CNC Machinist 2nd Shift (4x10 Schedule Mon.-Thur.)

Mueller Water Products; Kimball (TN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with a 5% company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Tuition reimbursement

Fully paid parental leave

Job summary

Mueller Water Products is seeking a skilled CNC Machinist to join their team in Kimball, TN. This role involves programming and operating CNC mills and lathes, ensuring precise machining for our flow control devices.

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of blueprints and specifications, along with a commitment to safety. We offer competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as a robust 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of experience in CNC programming and operation required.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings is crucial.
• Strong math skills are essential for tasks like measuring.

Responsibilities

• Program and operate CNC mills and lathes as per specifications.
• Conduct routine maintenance and troubleshoot machinery.
• Maintain logs for production and quality assurance.

Skills

Blueprint interpretation

CNC machine operation

Industrial safety standards

Mathematics proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Advanced CNC programming certification (preferred)

Tools

CNC mills

CNC lathes

Thread gauges

Micrometers

Calipers

Job description

Job Overview

Mueller Water Products, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of flow control devices for the water and gas distribution industries. We are looking for a CNC Machinist to work the 2nd Shift (4x10 schedule, Monday through Thursday) at our Kimball, TN facility.

Primary Responsibilities

• Read blueprints, engineering plans, specifications, orthographic drawings, and machining parameters, interpreting geometric dimensions and tolerances (GD&T).
• Program and operate CNC mills and lathes, including setting tool registers, offsets, compensation, and conditional switches, and performing basic math, geometry, and trigonometry calculations.
• Set up mills and lathes by installing and adjusting three- and four-jaw chucks, tools, attachments, collets, bushings, cams, gears, stops, stock pushers, and vices, and ensure proper tramming of heads.
• Set up, load, and adjust bar feeder systems.
• Verify machine settings by measuring positions, first-run parts, and sample workpieces, maintaining specifications through drilling, grooving, cutting, turning, facing, and thread chasing operations.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance on equipment, troubleshoot malfunctions, adjust and reprogram controls, and replace worn tools per manufacturer recommendations.
• Document operations, irregularities, and pass-off information to maintain continuity among work shifts.
• Maintain production and quality logs, keep the work area and department clean, and comply with safety guidelines and the "Stop, Call, Wait" procedure.
• Perform other routine duties as directed by management.

Required Skills

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, product drawings, and specifications.
• Ability to set up, program, and operate CNC machines or manual machines.
• Demonstrated commitment to industrial safety standards.
• Strong math skills, including measuring concepts, and proficiency with tools such as thread gauges, micrometers, and calipers.

Required Education & Experience

• High school diploma or GED, or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum three years of experience programming, setting up, operating, and troubleshooting CNC machines in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Preferred: Advanced CNC programming certification.

Physical Requirements

• Wear personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, steel-toed shoes, and ear plugs while working.
• Use hands to manipulate objects, frequently sit, stand, walk, and reach within arm’s length.
• Perform tasks that involve stooping, kneeling, crouching, and reaching overhead or below shoulder level.
• Ascend or descend ladders or steps in confined spaces, carry or move objects weighing 25-50 pounds, and remain stationary or standing for prolonged periods.
• Use wrists, hands, and fingers for fine or gross manipulation, and conduct close visual inspections of products.

Compensation & Benefits

Mueller offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a 5% company match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, short-term and long-term disability, vacation, fully paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, student debt retirement matching, wellness program, Employee Assistance Program, life insurance, supplemental group coverage, and more.

Equal Employment Opportunity & E-Verify

Mueller Water Products, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. We participate in E-Verify as required by law. 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, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.