Machine Operator

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 for generations. 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 your application. 

Machine Operator Mueller Company, a subsidiary of Mueller Water Products and publicly traded company (NYSE: MWA) is the nation's leading manufacturer of flow control devices for the water and gas distribution industries and North America's largest and only full-line supplier of potable water distribution products. SUMMARY The driving force behind our growth at Mueller is our people. The machine operator’s position is a crucial part of our team and ensuring that we deliver quality to our customers. This position is primarily responsible for operating a rubber injection or compression press; maintaining quality and safety standards; and maintaining equipment and supplies.

Essential Functions Duties/responsiblities

• Loads or feeds castings into position weighing 10 to 90 pounds. Anything above 50lbs should be loaded/moved with a crane.
• Verifies settings by verifying positions, first-run part, and sample work pieces.
• Maintains specifications by observing milling, drilling, grooving, and cutting, including turning, facing, knurling and thread.
• Maintains safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations.
• Maintains equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements, following manufacturer's instructions.
• Maintain continuity among work shifts by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
• Documents actions by completing production and quality logs.
• The ability to load disks into pre-heaters once heated load the disk into the machine to encapsulate with rubber.
• Once the cycle is completed, employees must unload the disks and trim rubber excess rubber off the part using a duck bill knife.

Desired Qualifications

• Forklift experience a plus.
• Experience with injection molding.
• Experience using overhead cranes.

Education and Experience Requirements

• General math skills with the ability to understand measuring/measurement concepts and their applications.
• Familiarity with basic tools of measuring and when to use for inspection of parts.
• Must be organized and detail oriented.
• Work Safely in the Manufacturing Production Environment.
• Follow detailed verbal / written assembly instructions, processes, and procedures.
• Read and understand work orders and assembly instructions.
• Prepare and assemble materials and parts in a manufacturing production environment.
• Move, process, and organize materials and manufactured products.
• Perform quality control checks and verification of work order specifications.
• Properly fill out basic forms, reports, and label products correctly.
• Communicates and works effectively with others.
• Report problems with quality, processes, equipment, and materials to Team Lead or Supervisor.
• Maintains a clean and organized work area to facilitate manufacturing functions.
• Experience in an industrial and/or manufacturing type environment.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
• Ability to frequently sit, stand, walk, reach within hands and arm’s length, stoop, kneel, and crouch.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision requirements include close vision and color vision.
• Ability to use power tools, air tools and other vibratory tools.
• Ability to work from a standing position for extended periods of time.
• Ability to work around hot heavy machinery.
• Ability to work in an open manufacturing environment, subject to seasonal weather (hot/cold).
• Must be able to function in a high-pressure production type environment.
• Must be able to use steps and work on a raised platform for the length of the shift.

Travel Requirements

• No overnight travel is required. Mueller is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. We encourage anyone with the required skills to apply. This job description is subject to change at any time. This document does not limit management’s right to proscribe or restrict the tasks or duties that may be assigned or reassigned. 

 Other Compensation & Benefits: Mueller offers an excellent salary and benefits package. 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. 

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 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.