Machine Operator 2nd Shift; xSchedule

Position: Machine Operator 2nd Shift (4x10 Schedule)
Location: Kimball

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
** Machine Operator**, you will play an integral role in one of the final stages of our production process. Proper testing ensures that our products are at their best ensuring that they will serve our customers for years to come.

Mueller Water Products is the nation's leading manufacturer of flow control devices for the water and gas distribution industries and has an immediate opening for a
** Machine Operator
** in our newest
** Kimball, TN
** facility. For over 170 years MWP’s manufacturing commitment has ensured 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.
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* Essential Functions:

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* Required:

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* Physical Requirements:

*** Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including, but not limited to, safety glasses, steel-toed or metatarsal-guarded shoes, and/or ear plugs, while working in an industrial and/or manufacturing environment.
* Ability to correctly wear a PAPR/respirator when working in paint area.
* Ability to use hands to handle, feel, or manipulate objects with fingers.
* Ability to frequently sit, stand, walk, and reach within hands and/or arm’s length.
* Ability to frequently stoop, kneel, and crouch.
* Ability to occasionally reach overhead or at or below shoulder level.
* Ability to ascend or descend ladders or steps in confined spaces, as required by work area.
* Ability to lift, carry, push, pull, or move objects between 25 and 50 pounds in weight in all directions.
* Ability to remain in stationary or standing position for prolonged periods and to alternate between positions as necessary.
* Ability to repeat gross or fine manipulation that may include the use of wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
* Ability to perform close visual inspections of products, which may include specific vision requirements.
* Ability to clearly see pedestrians and objects, which may include specific vision requirements.
* Ability to work in an open warehouse environment, subject to seasonal weather (hot/cold).
* Ability to safely operate standing and sit-down power industrial trucks (PIT), and other similar and advanced industrial equipment.
** Required Education/

Experience:

*** Must have high school diploma/GED
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* ** equivalent work experience.
* Previous experience in a manufacturing or warehouse setting.
* Holds a valid driver’s license.
* Operate mills, lathes, rubber, paint, blast, laser, and brake press machines
* Loads or feeds mechanism by lifting stock into position
* Verifies settings by measuring positions, first-run part, and sample work pieces.
* Maintains specifications by observing machine operation process; adhering to quality assurance procedures and processes.
* Maintains safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations.
* Maintains equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions.
* Maintains continuity among work shifts by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
* Documents actions by completing production and quality logs as directed
* Will be required to cross train and work in other departments as needed
* 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, detail oriented.
* Ability to read and use micrometers, calipers, and other quality tools
* Standing for long periods and lifting up to 50lbs.
* Experience in an industrial and/or manufacturing type environment.
* 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 Supervisor.
* Maintains a clean and organized work area to facilitate manufacturing functions.
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