Machine Operator Paint & Blast 1st Shift (Mon.-Thurs, 4x10 Schedule)

Mueller; Kimball (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Mueller Water Products, Inc. is seeking a Machine Operator for the Paint and Blast department at the Kimball, TN facility. The role supports the final stages of production, ensuring surfaces are properly coated and protected for long-term performance.

As a 1st shift position with a 4x10 schedule, the operator will follow safety protocols, work with masking materials, and maintain production logs while contributing to a clean, organized work area and high-quality results.

Qualifications

• Must be safety-conscious in industrial/manufacturing environments.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and work orders.
• Familiarity with basic measuring tools for inspection of parts.
• Must be organized and detail oriented.

Responsibilities

• Spray surfaces with primers or coatings as specified.
• Monitor painting operations and correct defects.
• Read job orders and inspect workpieces to determine procedures.
• Apply masking materials prior to painting.
• Operate blast booth equipment to remove rust and paint.
• Observe gauges to detect defects and adjust as needed.
• Move materials to and from paint/blast areas safely.
• Mix paints to match color specs and prepare finishes.
• Place coated pieces in ovens/dryers to cure.
• Disassemble and clean sprayers and power tools.
• Dispose of hazardous waste according to safety guidelines.
• Maintain production and quality logs.
• Keep work areas clean and organized.
• Follow Stop, Call, Wait safety procedure and report issues.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Safety compliance

Read blueprints & work orders

Measuring tools used for inspection

Detail oriented

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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.

Machine Operator Paint & Blast 1st Shift (Mon.-Thurs, 4x10 Schedule)

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 for our Paint and Blast department in our newest Kimball, TN facility. For over 160 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.

Job Description

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 - Paint and Blast , you will play an integral role in one of the final stages of our production process. Proper blasting and painting ensures that our product not only looks visually appealing to our customers but also ensures that it is well protected to serve our customers for years to come.

• Spray prepared surfaces with specified amounts of primers or finish coatings.


• Monitor painting operations to identify flaws and correct their causes.


• Read job orders and inspect workpieces to determine work procedures and materials required.


• Apply masking material prior to painting to ensure appropriate painting of parts.


• Operate blast booth equipment to remove rust, paint, and other built-up materials from product surface to prepare parts for painting.


• Observe machine gauges and equipment operation to detect defects or deviations from standards and adjust as necessary.


• Safely operate lifting or moving devices to move materials to and from booths for painting and blasting.


• Mix paints to match color specifications or original colors, stirring or thinning paints, using mixing equipment.


• Place coated workpieces in ovens or dryers for specified times to dry or harden finishes.


• Disassemble, clean, and reassemble sprayers or power equipment, using solvents, wire brushes, and cloths as part of regular/daily maintenance.


• Dispose of hazardous waste in an appropriate and safe manner.


• Maintain appropriate operational documentation, including production and quality logs.


• Ensures 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 "Stop, Call, Wait" procedure.


• Performs other tasks as assigned.

Required Skills

• 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 of measuring and when to use for inspection of part.


• Must be organized and detail oriented.

Required Education/Experience

• Must have high school diploma/GED or equivalent work experience.


• Previous experience in a manufacturing or warehouse setting.


• Holds a valid driver's license.

Preferred

• 3+ years' experience operating paint/blast equipment in a manufacturing setting

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