Machinist - Weekend Shift (3x12 Schedule) Fri. Sat. & Sun.

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k plan with 5% company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Tuition reimbursement program

100% paid parental leave

Short-term and long-term disability benefits

Vacation

Well-being program

Employee Assistance Program

Company-provided life insurance

Job summary

Mueller Water Products is seeking a Machinist for weekend shifts in Kimball, TN. In this role, you will set up, program, and operate CNC machines while maintaining quality standards and performing routine maintenance.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma and at least 3 years of experience in CNC operation and maintenance. Benefits include competitive salary, medical, dental, vision insurance, and a 401k plan with company match.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of programming, setting up, operating, and troubleshooting CNC machines.
• Ability to measure with precision and interpret complex metrics.
• Solid understanding of safety protocols in industrial environments.

Responsibilities

• Set up, program, and operate CNC mills and lathes.
• Read and interpret engineering blueprints and specifications.
• Perform routine maintenance on equipment and document actions.

Skills

Ability to read and interpret blueprints and product drawings

Experience with setup, programming, and operation of CNC and manual machines

Strong commitment to safety standards

Advanced mathematical skills for measurement calculations

Proficiency with measuring devices

Education

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience

Minimum 3 years of CNC machine experience

Tools

CNC machines

Manual machines

Measuring devices (thread gauges, micrometers, calipers)

Job description

Machinist - Weekend Shift (3x12 Schedule) Fri. Sat. & Sun.

Location: Kimball, TN facility.

Professional Summary

As a Machinist, you will set up, program, and operate CNC machines and other equipment, maintain quality and safety standards, and perform routine maintenance on equipment and supplies, ensuring production meets engineering specifications and safety guidelines.

Primary Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints, engineering plans, material documents, specifications, orthographic drawings, reference planes, and machining parameters, applying geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
• Program, set up, and operate CNC mills and lathes, including zeroing, tool register, offsets, compensation, and conditional switches, and verify programming accuracy.
• Set up mills and lathes by installing and adjusting chucks, collets, bushings, cams, gears, stops, and stock pushers; set bar feeder systems; measure positions and verify first‑run parts.
• Detect malfunctions, troubleshoot operations, adjust or reprogram controls, and replace worn tools to maintain production quality.
• Perform preventive maintenance according to manufacturer recommendations, document maintenance actions, and order repairs as needed.
• Maintain accurate operational documentation, including production logs, quality logs, and safe‑operations records; communicate issues to supervisors and EHS personnel.

Required Skills

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and product drawings.
• Experience with setup, programming, and operation of CNC and manual machines.
• Strong commitment to safety standards in industrial manufacturing environments.
• Advanced mathematical skills for measurement calculations.
• Proficiency with thread gauges, ring gauges, micrometers, calipers, and other measuring devices.

Required Education/Experience

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 3 years of programming, setting up, operating, and troubleshooting CNC machines.

Preferred

• Advanced CNC programming certification.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to wear PPE such as safety glasses, steel‑toed footwear, or ear plugs.
• Manual dexterity for handling objects with fingers.
• Frequency of sitting, standing, walking, reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and ladder use as required.
• Capability to lift, carry, push, pull, or move objects between 25 and 50 pounds.
• Ability to remain stationary or standing for extended periods, alternating positions as necessary.
• Capacity for gross or fine manipulation and visual inspections.

Other Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Mueller Water Products, Inc., and 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. Mueller will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

E-Verify Participation

This employer participates in E-Verify. The system confirms employee eligibility to work in the United States. Upon enrollment, employers are required to display the Notice of E-Verify Participation and Right to Work posters in English and Spanish.

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.