Maintenance Worker

muellerwaterproducts; Brownsville (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401k with company match

Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement program

Disability benefits

Job summary

Mueller Water Products, Inc. is hiring a Maintenance Worker to uphold building maintenance and production equipment in working order. The role collaborates with team members, staying flexible and innovative to ensure reliable operations.

Ideal candidates have a High School diploma, 3+ years around equipment in manufacturing or warehouse settings, and may speak English/Spanish. The job emphasizes safety, adherence to OSHA/EPA rules, and ongoing equipment care.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required; technical background preferred.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a warehouse/manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities

• Inspect parts using calipers, micrometers and measuring tools to ensure dimensional accuracy.
• Perform preventive maintenance on machinery and production equipment per PM schedules.
• Follow machine manuals and safety procedures (OSHA/EPA) and maintain a clean, safe work area.
• Support daily tasks including lubrication, equipment checks, and housekeeping.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish (preferred)

Good written and oral communication

Physical stamina and safety awareness

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Technical career preferred

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.

Maintenance Worker Job Title: Maintenance Worker

Department: Maintenance

Reports to : Maintenance Supervisor

Primary Functional Responsibilities: To maintain all building maintenance and production equipment in good working conditions. Collaborate with other team members, be flexible and innovative.

Job Responsibilities

• Work Performed
• To determines changes in dimensional requirements of parts by inspecting used parts; using rules, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments.
• To ensure the operation of machinery and equipment by completing preventive maintenance (PM's) requirements.
• To be able to use and understand equipment manuals.
• To perform work using safe practices in compliance with O.S.H.A and E.P.A. regulations, such as Tag Out / Lock out procedures.
• To maintain enough tools to perform such work.
• To keep a clean work area, and make sure all guards, covers and other safety related parts are replaced or installed
• To recognize patterns and reoccurring issues, so that problems are diagnosed and solved vs. band aiding problem.

Maintenance Daily Tasks

• R.O Water; monitor & Fill out daily report
• All Machines; empty Red Buckets
• Test Tanks; change water/trim (if required)
• Parts washer; weekly
• Machine Lubrication; add lubrication oil to machines
• Dep tanks; vacuum tanks
• Scissor Lift; check daily
• Lapper machine; weekly
• Fire extinguishers, eye-wash stations, Ladder inspection; Monthly

Required Skills & Physical Requirements

• Ability to frequently stand, walk, reach within hands and arm's length, stoop, kneel, and crouch.
• Ability to lift and/or move 25 pounds, and up to 40 pounds.
• Specific vision requirements include close vision and color vision.
• Ability to work from a standing position for extended periods of time.
• Ability to work in an open warehouse environment, subject to seasonal weather (high Heat index in the summer and cold in winter).

Education & Experience

• Must have High School diploma or equivalent certificate; Technical career preferred; 3+ year of related work experience working around machines and, in a manufacturing, /warehouse setting .
• Good written and oral communication skills. Bilingual (English/Spanish) language preferred.

Other Compensation & Benefits

• Mueller offers an excellent salary and benefits package. Current benefit offerings include 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, 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.

Notice of E-Verify Participation

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