Paint & Blast Technician (1st Shift, 4x10)

Mueller Water Products; Kimball (TN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k with 5% company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid vacation

Job summary

Mueller Water Products, Inc. in Kimball, TN, is seeking a Machine Operator in the Paint & Blast department on a 4x10 schedule (Mon.-Thu.). You will spray coatings, monitor operations, read job orders, and maintain equipment to ensure quality finishes on water infrastructure components.

Qualified candidates have a high school diploma or equivalent, experience in manufacturing, and a focus on safety. The role includes long shifts in a demanding environment with opportunities for growth and

Qualifications

• Must follow safety guidelines in an industrial setting.
• Ability to read blueprints and work orders for painting and blasting tasks.
• Detail oriented with attention to measurements and quality checks.

Responsibilities

• Spray prepared surfaces with primers or finish coatings as specified.
• Monitor painting operations to identify and correct flaws.
• Read job orders and inspect pieces to determine procedures and materials.
• Apply masking material prior to painting to ensure proper coating.
• Operate blast booth equipment to prepare surfaces for painting.
• Observe gauges and equipment for defects and adjust as needed.
• Safely move materials to/from booths using lifting devices.
• Mix paints to match color specifications and thin as required.
• Place coated pieces in ovens or dryers to cure finishes.
• Disassemble and clean sprayers and power equipment regularly.

Skills

Safety standards

Blueprint reading

Measurement tools

Detail oriented

Education

High school diploma/GED or equivalent work experience

Job description

Mueller Water Products, Inc. in Kimball, TN, is seeking a Machine Operator in the Paint & Blast department on a 4x10 schedule (Mon.-Thu.). You will spray coatings, monitor operations, read job orders, and maintain equipment to ensure quality finishes on water infrastructure components.

Qualified candidates have a high school diploma or equivalent, experience in manufacturing, and a focus on safety. The role includes long shifts in a demanding environment with opportunities for growth and