Maintenance Tech I

Mueller Water Products; Cleveland (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) with 5% company match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Mueller Water Products is hiring a Maintenance Technician I to ensure the efficient operation of facilities and equipment. Responsibilities include diagnosing electrical circuits, fabricating conduits, and performing maintenance tasks to uphold safety standards.

A successful candidate will have at least 2 years of experience, a High School Diploma, and proficiency with electrical troubleshooting tools. Benefits include medical, dental, and 401(k) with a company match, making this an excellent opportunity for a motivated technician.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with shop tools including grinders and plasma cutters.
• Ability to lift 25–50 pounds and handle shop tasks.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and maintain relay logic circuits and electrical devices.
• Fabricate and install conduits and wire raceways.
• Perform predictive and preventative maintenance inspections.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Electrical troubleshooting skills

Mechanical troubleshooting skills

Problem-solving skills

Teamwork skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree (preferred)

Tools

Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Shop tools

Job description

Job Summary

Maintenance Technician I at Mueller focuses on ensuring the efficient operation and upkeep of facilities and equipment. The role involves routine maintenance tasks, troubleshooting, and equipment repair to minimize downtime and maintain safety standards.

Primary Responsibilities

• Diagnose and maintain relay logic circuits, starters, motors, electrical metering devices, and other electrical measuring devices.
• Fabricate and install metallic and non‑metallic conduit, bus duct, and wire raceways.
• Design and build control panels and draw schematics.
• Lubricate electrical motors and use a variety of electrical/electronic test equipment including multimeters, ledgers, amp probes, oscilloscopes, and signal generators.
• Repair electronic components and circuit boards, including programmable controllers and CNC/DNC machine tools.
• Keep job sites clean and organized, handle material handling equipment, cranes, hoists, and man lifts in accordance with Plant Safety Rules and OSHA standards.
• Perform predictive and preventative maintenance inspections, repairs, and adjustments on production and non‑production equipment.
• Participate in ongoing training related to job functions.
• Assist other skilled classifications as needed and perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing environment (minimum 2+ years).
• High School Diploma or GED required; associate degree or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience preferred.
• Proficiency with shop tools (grinders, plasma cutters, etc.).
• Basic mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills; ability to use multimeters, oscilloscopes, and other test equipment.
• Good mathematical, problem‑solving, observational, communication, analytical, and teamwork skills.
• Self‑motivated with a professional attitude.
• Ability to lift 25–50 pounds, work with PPE, and handle shop tasks.
• Forklift experience, electrical experience, and multicraft experience preferred.

Required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

• Safety glasses, hearing protection where applicable, protective clothing, electrostatic dissipative (ESD) gear, steel‑toe shoes.

Schedule and Work Hours

Work is scheduled Monday through Saturday with 8‑hour shifts and multiple shift options. Employees must be flexible and may be required to change shifts.

Compensation & Benefits

Mettle offers a competitive salary and benefits, including medical, dental, vision insurance, 401(k) with 5% company match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, short‑term and long‑term disability, vacation, 100% paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, student debt retirement matching, well‑being program, Employee Assistance Program, group life insurance, supplemental insurance, and more.

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 provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Contact the Human Resources department for accommodation requests.

E‑Verify Participation

Mueller participates in E‑Verify, a web‑based system that verifies employee eligibility to work in the United States. The system compares information from an employee’s Form I‑9 to data from the Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration. Employers participating in E‑Verify are required to display the Notice of E‑Verify Participation and Right to Work posters in English and Spanish.