Union - Apprentice

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.

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 General Laborer
- Factory in our Chattanooga, 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 to be a part of something that sustains and enriches the lives of every human being. Job Description Mueller’s manufacturing commitment ensures one of the world’s most precious resources, clean drinking water, reaches millions of people daily.

Come to be a part of something that sustains and enriches the lives of every human being.

• Related Technical Instruction (RTI):
  Completion of two (2) years of formal classroom instruction at Chattanooga State Community College in courses aligned with pattern making, machining fundamentals, blueprint reading, mathematics, and manufacturing processes
• Completion of Tooling U online coursework to supplement classroom instruction and reinforce industry-recognized competencies
• Completion of a short-term introductory carpentry course covering foundational woodworking, hand tools, power tools, safety practices, and material selection
• On-the-Job Training (OJT): A minimum of 8,000 hours of structured, supervised on-the-job training under the guidance of a qualified Journey worker
• Progressive skill development in pattern layout, construction, modification, repair, and maintenance, including the use of hand tools, machine tools, and precision measuring equipment
• Training aligned with a defined work process schedule in accordance with TDOL apprenticeship requirements
• Program Completion:
  Upon successful completion of all RTI and OJT requirements, apprentices will be eligible for a Certificate of Completion of Apprenticeship issued by the Tennessee Department of Labor.

• Work safely in the manufacturing production environment
• Follow detailed verbal/written assembly instructions, processes, and procedures
• Operate hand power tools, presses, drills, lifts, and control equipment efficiently and safely
• Perform quality control checks and verification of work order specifications
• Properly fill out basic forms, reports, and label products correctly
• Report problems with quality, processes, equipment and materials to Production Supervisor
• Record daily all work performed and correct distribution of work time
• Keep the department/work area clean of trash and debris
• Fill in areas of need as needed to cover absences
• Use software systems as needed to complete job duties
• Contribute to culture of high-quality products
• Maintains a clean and organized work area to facilitate manufacturing functions
• Perform other job-related duties and fill in where needed as directed by supervisor or team leader
• The Supervisor will instruct each employee in the responsibilities as listed…