Technical Machine Operator (CNC) - Weekend Shift
Mueller Water Products

COMPANY INFORMATION

Mueller Company, a subsidiary of Mueller Water Products and publicly traded company (NYSE: MWA) is the nation's leading manufacturer of flow control devices for the water and gas distribution industries and North America's largest and only full-line supplier of potable water distribution products.

The Mueller Co Cleveland TN location is growing and has an opening for a Technical Machine Operator to join or weekend shift to support our plants growth. The weekend shift will work a 12-hour shift on Friday - Sunday.

SUMMARY

This position is primarily responsible for operating a computer numerical control (CNC) lathe and mill machine; maintaining quality and safety standards; and maintaining equipment and supplies.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS DUTIES/RESPONSIBLITIES

• Read blueprints, engineering plans, materials, specifications, and machining parameters, interpreting geometric dimensions and tolerances (GD&T).
• Sets-up mills and lathes by installing and adjusting three- and four-jaw chucks, tools, attachments, collets, bushings, cams, gears, stops, and stock pushers, indicating vices.
• Loads feed mechanism by lifting stock into position.
• Verifies settings by measuring positions, first-run part, and sample work pieces.
• Maintains specifications by observing milling, drilling, grooving, and cutting, including turning, facing, knurling and thread cutting operations; taking measurements; detecting malfunctions; troubleshooting processes; replacing worn tools; adhering to quality assurance procedures and processes.
• Maintains safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations.
• Maintains equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements, following manufacturer's instructions.
• Maintains continuity among work shifts by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
• Documents actions by completing production and quality logs.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

General math skills with the ability to understand measuring/measurement concepts and their applications.

• Familiarity with basic tools of measuring and when to use for inspection of parts.
• Must be organized, detail oriented.
• Ability to read and use micrometer and calipers.
• Standing for long periods of time and lifting to 50lbs.
• Experience in an industrial and/or manufacturing type environment.
• Work Safely in the Manufacturing Production Environment.
• Follow detailed verbal / written assembly instructions, processes, and procedures.
• Read and understand work orders and assembly instructions.
• Prepare and assemble materials and parts in a manufacturing production environment.
• Move, process, and organize materials and manufactured products.
• Perform quality control checks and verification of work order specifications.
• Properly fill out basic forms, reports, and label products correctly.
• Communicates and works effectively with others.
• May provide hands on and verbal job function training to coworkers as needed.
• Report problems with quality, processes, equipment and materials to Supervisor.
• Maintains a clean and organized work area to facilitate manufacturing functions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or GED.
• CNC Machining Certification preferred.
• Experience in G-Code and/or Conversational Programming preferred.
• Experience in CAD/CAM Nesting Software preferred.
• 3 or more years operating and S/U experience on CNC equipment.
• Experience in an industrial and/or manufacturing type environment.
• Experience with DMG Mori CNC machines and Amada Saws is a plus.
• Robotic Automation Systems is a plus.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to lift and carry or otherwise move up to fifty (50) pounds
• Must be able to stand in a stationary position for prolonged periods of time
• Must be able to walk around in an industrial plant safety sensitive environment on an ongoing daily basis
• Must have good manual dexterity (use of hands and fingers) to use a computer, machinery, and multiple pieces of industrial equipment.
• Occasionally ascend or descend stairs
• Position requires the ability to hear and see as this person will be on the plant floor in safety sensitive areas daily
• Must be able to work in both a plant (loud noises, cold/hot environment, machinery running) environment
• Must be able to function in a high-pressure production type environment

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

• No overnight travel required.

Mueller is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. We encourage anyone with the required skills to apply.

This job description is subject to change at any time. This document does not limit management's right to proscribe or restrict the tasks or duties that may be assigned or reassigned.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other category protected by law.

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