Tool/Pattern Maker/Die Sinker

Mueller Water Products; Albertville (MN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k with company match

Vacation and parental leave

Job summary

Mueller Water Products, Inc. is seeking a Tool/Pattern Maker to operate and maintain Tool Room machinery, fabricate parts per engineering drawings, and ensure precision within tight tolerances.

The role involves setting up grinders, lathes, CNC mills, and drill presses, and requires skill in measuring with high accuracy. You will work in a manufacturing environment in Minnesota, contributing to reliable water infrastructure products while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Experience operating Tool Room machines and equipment
• Ability to read engineering prints or templates
• Skillful use of precision measuring instruments
• Capable of fabricating and repairing metal/wood parts to tight tolerances

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate Tool Room machines and equipment
• Fabricate, assemble and repair parts from prints or templates
• Construct, calibrate or set gauges and precision instruments
• Sharpen tools and maintain a clean, organized workspace
• Follow supervisor directions and work with minimal supervision

Skills

Machinist skills

Pattern making

Precision measuring

Blueprint reading

Tools

Grinders

Lathes

Milling machines

CNC mills

Drill presses

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. We invite you to learn more about career opportunities with us and consider submitting your application.

Tool/Pattern Maker/Die Sinker

Job Description

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

Work consists of operating all Tool Room machines and equipment proficiently, including layout and assembly in accordance with engineering specifications to construct, repair, maintain and calibrate shop tools, jigs, fixtures instruments, patterns, core boxes, machine and equipment parts, furniture and shipping containers.

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

• 1.Set up and operate efficiently all machines and equipment in the Tool Room such as grinders, lathes, milling machines, including CNC mills, drill presses, saws, planer, sanders, mig, tig, arc and acetylene welding, burn out and edm.
• 2.Use all machinist and pattern maker hand tools and precision measuring instruments skillfully.
• 3.Fabricate, assemble, construct and repair metal or wood parts, tools, jigs, fixtures, master patterns, core boxes and dies from prints, sketches or templates.
• 4.Construct, calibrate, or set gauges and precision measuring instruments.
• 5.Sharpen all tools and work to a minimum tolerance of .0001.
• 6.Maintain equipment and working area in a clean and orderly condition.
• 7.Perform other job related duties as directed by supervisor.
• 8.Requires a minimum of instruction and supervision.

Other Compensation & Benefits:

Mueller offersan 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.

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Notice of E-Verify Participation:

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