Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Who We Are:

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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.

Mechanical Maintenance Technician

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 Maintenance Technician - Mechanical, you will perform all operations pertaining to the installation, repair and maintenance of a wide variety of mechanical equipment and processes.

You will install, repair and maintain mechanical drives, bearings, clutches, hydraulics systems, pneumatic systems, perform welding, etc. Work involves a thorough knowledge of the mechanical trade, and an understanding of the plant operating principles is required to ensure that equipment functions properly and safely.

Primary Responsibilities:

* Work consists of the installation, repair, removal, and rebuilding of all plant machinery, equipment, material handling equipment, company vehicles and the repairs of buildings and grounds

* Be able to work with minimal supervision

* Read, interpret and work from blueprints, layouts, hydraulic and pneumatic diagrams, along with making sketches and rough blueprints as required

* Skillfully set up and operate a variety of machine tools used in the performance of their duties and be able to repair parts as required

* Layout, set up, and perform all acetylene or electric welding and cutting operations as required

* Install, repair, and maintain hydraulic and pneumatic systems

* Perform predictive/preventative maintenance operations as required, including adding oil or grease as necessary

* Skillfully use all machinists' tools and precision measuring instruments as required and sharpen tools as needed

* Fabricate and modify machines/equipment as required

* Containment and cleanup of hazardous materials including cleaning up job site and dispose of unwanted materials and used parts

* Perform plumbing and boiler repairs as needed

* Adapt to new methods and procedures as required

* Assist other skilled classifications as required

* Participate in additional training as related to their work

* Operate material handling equipment, cranes, hoists and man-lifts in the performance of the duties

* Operates production and non-production equipment and tools as required in the performance of the duties

* Performs all duties in a professional manner while maintaining the highest standard of productivity and quality

* Work safely in the manufacturing production environment

* Follow detailed verbal/written assembly instructions, processes, and procedures

* Properly fill out basic forms, reports, and label products correctly that pertain to job duties

* Communicate and work effectively with others

* Provide hands-on and verbal job function training to coworkers and trainees as needed

* Report problems with quality, processes, equipment and materials to the Production Supervisor or member of management

* Record daily all work performed and correct distribution of work time

* Use software systems as…