Machine Operator 2nd Shift (4x10 Schedule Mon.-Thurs.)

Mueller Water Products; Kimball (TN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with 5% company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Tuition reimbursement program

Well-being program

Job summary

Mueller Water Products is seeking a Machine Operator for the 2nd shift in Kimball, Tennessee. In this role, you will ensure that products meet quality standards through safe operation of testing equipment and overhead cranes.

Ideal candidates will have a commitment to safety, experience in manufacturing, and the ability to interpret blueprints. The position offers an excellent salary and comprehensive benefits including health insurance and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing or warehouse setting.
• Holds a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Operate testing equipment and cranes safely.
• Read blueprints and maintain production logs.
• Ensure cleanliness and safety in work areas.

Skills

Good written and oral communication skills

Ability to use and read measuring tools

Commitment to safety standards

Ability to read and interpret blueprints

Familiarity with basic tools

Organized and detail-oriented

Education

High school diploma or GED

Previous experience in manufacturing

Job description

Machine Operator 2nd Shift (4x10 Schedule Mon.-Thurs.)

As a Machine Operator, you will play an integral role in one of the final stages of our production process, ensuring that our products meet the highest quality standards and are delivered safely to customers.

Primary Responsibilities

• Operate testing equipment, drills, positioning products, components, or parts appropriately.
• Safely operate overhead cranes when moving materials around the work cell and testing equipment.
• Interpret or evaluate test results in accordance with applicable codes, standards, specifications, or procedures.
• Read blueprints, data, manuals, or other materials to determine specifications, inspection and testing procedures, adjustment methods, certification processes, formulas, or measuring instruments required.
• Clean, maintain, calibrate, or repair measuring instruments or test equipment, such as dial indicators, fixed gauges, or height gauges.
• Assist in the assembly of products when necessary.
• Maintain operational documentation, including production and quality logs.
• Ensure work areas and department are clean and organized.
• Maintain safe operations by adhering to all relevant safety guidelines, procedures, and regulations and flagging any equipment or safety issues to the appropriate team lead, supervisor, maintenance, or EHS personnel utilizing the "Stop, Call, Wait" procedure.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Required Skills

• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to use and read measuring tools, gauges, and machine panels.
• Strong personal commitment to safety standards in industrial and/or manufacturing environments.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and work orders.
• Familiarity with basic tools for measurement and inspection of parts.
• Must be organized and detail oriented.

Required Education / Experience

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing or warehouse setting.
• Holds a valid driver’s license.

Preferred Experience

• 3+ years operating testing equipment in a manufacturing setting.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including safety glasses, steel‑toed shoes, and/or ear plugs.
• Ability to correctly wear a PAPR/respirator when working in a paint area.
• Use hands to handle, feel, or manipulate objects with fingers.
• Frequently sit, stand, walk, and reach within hand and/or arm’s length.
• Frequently stoop, kneel, and crouch.
• Occasionally reach overhead or at or below shoulder level.
• Ascend or descend ladders or steps in confined spaces as required.
• Lift, carry, push, pull, or move objects between 25 and 50 pounds in all directions.
• Remain in stationary or standing position for prolonged periods and alternate between positions as necessary.
• Repeat gross or fine manipulation that may include the use of wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• Perform close visual inspections of products, requiring specific vision requirements.
• Clearly see pedestrians and objects, requiring specific vision requirements.
• Work in an open warehouse environment, subject to seasonal weather (hot/cold).
• Safely operate standing and sit‑down power industrial trucks (PIT) and other similar and advanced industrial equipment.

Other Compensation & Benefits

Mueller offers an excellent salary and benefits package. Current benefit offerings include medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) 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.