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Mechanical Maintenance Technician

🇺🇸 United States

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Mechanical Maintenance Technician

from 🇺🇸 United States

Who We Are:

Thank you for your interest in Mueller Water Products, Inc.  

For more than 165 years, Mueller Water Products, Inc. has been building the future of water infrastructure. From lifesaving fire protection to data intelligence, we are committed to developing products and solutions that help cities and utilities deliver clean, safe drinking water to hundreds of millions of people across North America.   

Our purpose is to connect communities to water, life’s most essential resource, with exceptional, people solutions and products. Behind that purpose is a dedicated team, united by our shared values of respect, integrity, trust, inclusion and safety. With a vision to be the leader in water infrastructure solutions—solving challenges, enriching lives and safeguarding the future—we are making a positive impact that will last forgenerations.   

By joining Mueller, you become part of a dynamic team dedicated to excellence and innovation, working collaboratively to achieve meaningful results. We champion our people because when they succeed, our communities thrive. We invite you to learn more about career opportunities with us and consider submitting yourapplication.  



Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Mueller’s manufacturing commitment ensures one of the world’s most precious resources, clean drinking water, reaches millions of people daily. Come be a part of something that sustains and enriches the lives of every human being. As a Maintenance Technician - Mechanical, you will perform all operations pertaining to the installation, repair and maintenance of a wide variety of mechanical equipment and processes. You will install, repair and maintain mechanical drives, bearings, clutches, hydraulics systems, pneumatic systems, perform welding, etc. Work involves a thorough knowledge of the mechanical trade, and an understanding of the plant operating principles is required to ensure that equipment functions properly and safely.

PrimaryResponsibilities:

  • Work consists of the installation, repair, removal, and rebuilding of all plant machinery, equipment, material handling equipment, company vehicles and the repairs of buildings and grounds
  • Be able to work with minimal supervision
  • Read, interpret and work from blueprints, layouts, hydraulic and pneumatic diagrams, along with making sketches and rough blueprints as required
  • Skillfully set up and operate a variety of machine tools used in the performance of their duties and be able to repair parts as required
  • Layout, set up, and perform all acetylene or electric welding and cutting operations as required
  • Install, repair, and maintain hydraulic and pneumatic systems
  • Perform predictive/preventative maintenance operations as required, including adding oil or grease as necessary
  • Skillfully use all machinists’ tools and precision measuring instruments as required and sharpen tools as needed
  • Fabricate and modify machines/equipment as required
  • Containment and cleanup of hazardous materials including cleaning up job site and dispose of unwanted materials and used parts
  • Perform plumbing and boiler repairs as needed
  • Adapt to new methods and procedures as required
  • Assist other skilled classifications as required
  • Participate in additional training as related to their work
  • Operate material handling equipment, cranes, hoists and man-lifts in the performance of the duties
  • Operates production and non-production equipment and tools as required in the performance of the duties
  • Performs all duties in a professional manner while maintaining the highest standard of productivity and quality
  • Work safely in the manufacturing production environment
  • Follow detailed verbal/written assembly instructions, processes, and procedures
  • Properly fill out basic forms, reports, and label products correctly that pertain to job duties
  • Communicate and work effectively with others
  • Provide hands-on and verbal job function training to coworkers and trainees as needed
  • Report problems with quality, processes, equipment and materials to the Production Supervisor or member of management
  • Record daily all work performed and correct distribution of work time
  • Use software systems as needed to complete job duties
  • Contribute to culture of high-quality products
  • Maintain a clean and organized work area to facilitate manufacturing functions
  • Perform other job-related duties as directed by supervisor per CBA and company policies
  • The Supervisor will instruct each employee in the responsibilities as listed in the procedures
  • The Supervisor will inform each employee where to access the procedure manual

Job Expectations:

  • Ability to work with yourhands
  • Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment(PPE)
  • Ability to lift and/or move 25 pounds, and up to 50pounds
  • Ability to work in extreme temperatures(hot/cold)
  • Ability to frequently sit, stand, walk, reach at arm's length, stoop, kneel, andcrouch
  • Ability to use power tools, air tools, and other vibratorytools
  • Ability to work around hot heavymachinery
  • Ability to work from a standing position for extended periods oftime
  • Ability to move materials with a powered vehicle(forklift)
  • Ability to work at heights
  • Ability to work in confined spaces
  • Repetitive standing, bending, turning, and twisting for extended periods oftime
  • Specific vision requirements include close vision and colorvision
  • Must be able to pass a basic aptitude test, physical, with drug/alcohol test and backgroundscreen
  • Candidates must be available to work all shifts including possible mandatory overtime onweekends
  • Previous experience in a foundrysetting

Required and/or Recommended Personal Protective Equipment(PPE):

  • HardHat
  • SafetyGlasses
  • HearingProtection
  • FaceMask
  • ProtectiveClothing
  • Steel Toe/Met GuardShoes

RequiredEducation/Experience:

  • Must have high school diploma/GED or equivalent work experience
  • Must have four years of verifiable trade experience in industrial maintenance

Work is scheduled in 8 to 10 hour shifts on Monday through Friday with the possibility of mandatory overtime throughout the week and on the weekend. Overtime is paid based on the current and applicable collective bargaining agreement. The facility does have multiple shifts, employees MUST be flexible and may be required to change shifts.

Mueller is an Equal OpportunityEmployer.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other category protected by law.





Other Compensation & Benefits:

Mueller offers an excellent salary and benefitspackage. Current benefit offerings include medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k plan with 5% Company match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), short-term and long-term disability benefits, vacation, 100% paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement program, student debt retirement matching, well-being program, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), company-provided life insurance, supplemental insurance at group rates, and more. 





Equal Employment Opportunity:

Mueller Water Products, Inc., as well as its subsidiaries, are equal employment employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, and/or expression), age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In keeping with its obligations under applicable federal, state, and local law, Mueller will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the application or interview process, please contact a member of the Human Resources Department. 

This employer participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is a web-based system that allows employers to confirm the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States. The system compares information from an employee's Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records. This notice applies to all applicants and employees, including those hired to work remotely.  





Notice of E-Verify Participation:

This employerparticipates in E-Verify. E-Verify is a web-based system that allows employers to confirm the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States. The system compares information from an employee's Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records. This notice applies to allapplicants andemployees, including those hired to work remotely.  

 

Upon enrollment, employersparticipating in E-Verifyare required to clearly display the Notice of E-Verify Participation and Right to Work posters in English and Spanish,both which may be accessed at the links provided below.   

 

IER Right to Work Poster (English/Spanish) 

 

E-Verify Participation Poster (English/Spanish) 





Accommodation:

If you require accommodations during any stage of the application or interview process, please let us know. We are happy to work with you to meet your needs.

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