Weld Specialist 2nd Shift

muellerwaterproducts; Kimball (TN); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Mueller Water Products in Kimball, TN is seeking a Fabricator/Welding Specialist for 2nd shift. You will perform welding and fabrication on structural sheet metal products, read blueprints, and work with MIG, TIG, SMAW processes while maintaining safety and quality across production lines. The role requires heavy use of cutting tools and overhead crane operations, with a focus on consistent documentation and shift handoffs.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or GED.
• 10+ years welding experience in industrial/manufacturing settings or 2+ years with Mueller products.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Proficient in MIG, TIG, and SMAW welding.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate, fit, and weld components.
• Interpret blueprints and AWS weld symbols.
• Lift and position parts; assist in welding.
• Weld in flat, vertical, horizontal, and overhead positions.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety in the work area.
• Operate forklifts and overhead cranes per safety procedures.
• Document production and quality logs; ensure proper pass-off communication.

Skills

Safety compliance

Welding tests

MIG welding

TIG welding

SMAW welding

Blueprint reading

Weld materials

Cutting torch

Overhead crane

Nuclear welding prep

Education

High School Diploma or GED

10+ years welding experience

Tools

AWS certification

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.

Weld Specialist 2nd Shift Mueller Water Products is the nation's leading manufacturer of flow control devices for the water and gas distribution industries and has an immediate opening for a Fabricator/Welding Specialist in our newest Kimball, TN facility. For over 160 years MWP's manufacturing commitment has ensured one of the world's most precious resources, clean drinking water, reaches millions of people daily. Come be a part of something that sustains and enriches the lives of every human being.

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.

Job Description:

Mueller's manufacturing commitment ensures one of the world's most precious resources, clean drinking water, reaches millions of people daily. Come be a part of something that sustains and enriches the lives of every human being. As a Fabricator/Welding Specialist , you will be responsible for various welding and fabrication activities of structural sheet metal products and other fabrication processes on various materials.

• Fabrication/fitting and welding of components.
• Accurately interpret blueprints and associated AWS weld symbols.
• Lifts, positions, and removes work pieces from machines to assist in fitting and welding.
• Weld components in flat, vertical, horizontal, and overhead positions as required.
• Leads or assists in layout activities.
• Cleans, grinds, and prepares material for fabrication, welding, painting, or shipping, including weld passivation.
• Monitor assigned machinery, tools, and equipment while performing routine cleaning and maintenance.
• Follow quality standards using typical industrial gauging methods.
• Operate forklifts and overhead cranes with approved rigging methods as directed.
• Assembly and paint-related duties may be necessary as production demands.
• Maintain continuity among work shifts in pass off procedure by documenting actions, irregularities, and continuing operational needs, as well as communicating issues or irregularities to appropriate team lead or supervisor.
• Maintain appropriate operational documentation, including production and quality logs.
• Keep work area and department clean and organized.
• Maintain safe operations by adhering to all relevant safety guidelines, procedures, and regulations and flagging any equipment or safety issues to the appropriate team lead, supervisor, maintenance, or EHS personnel utilizing "Stop, Call, Wait" procedure.
• Perform other routine duties as directed.

Required Skills:

• Strong personal commitment to safety standards in industrial and/or manufacturing environments.
• Ability to pass periodic weld testing.
• Must be proficient in MIG, TIG, and SMAW weld processes.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and fabricate from those prints.
• Must be able to weld similar and dissimilar materials.
• Able to distinguish correct filler wire required for specialty metals.
• Ability to proficiently use cutting torch, plasma cutter, grinders, and iron worker.
• Familiarity with basic tools of measuring and when to use for inspection of part.
• Knowledge of welding principles and techniques.
• Must be organized and detail oriented.
• Welding Specialists may be required to achieve nuclear welding certification for nuclear products.
• Overhead crane and rigging experience.

Required Education/Experience:

• Must have high school diploma/GED or equivalent work experience.
• 10+ years welding experience in an industrial and/or manufacturing type environment - OR - 2+ years welding experience working directly with Mueller products.

Preferred:

• AWS certification a plus

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including, but not limited to, safety glasses, steel-toed or metatarsal-guarded shoes, and/or ear plugs, while working in an industrial and/or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to correctly wear a PAPR/respirator when necessary while working i