Maintenance Apprentice

Maintenance Apprentice

Mueller Water Products, the nation’s leading manufacturer of flow control devices for the water and gas distribution industries, is seeking a Maintenance Apprentice in our Kimball, TN facility as part of the Chattanooga State Industrial Maintenance Program.

• Complete and pass required educational coursework (2 years) and the Department of Labor’s On‑Job Learning (OJL) requirements (3 years).
• Perform work alongside seasoned maintenance personnel while learning on‑the‑job.
• Develop skills comparable to those of maintenance technicians and apply them independently as the apprenticeship progresses.
• Read blueprints, engineering plans, material documents, and specifications.
• Assist technicians in routine upkeep and advanced preventive maintenance of machinery such as CNC machining centers, conveyor systems, and welding equipment.
• Learn and comply with OSHA and plant safety rules, including lock‑out/tag‑out, machine guarding, and other relevant procedures.
• Maintain operational documentation, including production and quality logs.
• Signal issues or irregularities to machinists, team leads, or supervisors.
• Keep the work area and departments clean and organized.
• Adhere to all safety guidelines, procedures, and regulations, and use the “Stop, Call, Wait” procedure to flag any equipment or safety issues.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

• Strong personal commitment to safety standards in industrial and/or manufacturing environments.
• Dedication to learning and developing new skills on and off the job.
• Ability to read, follow, and understand work orders, instructions, processes, and procedures related to equipment.
• Basic math skills with an understanding of measurement concepts.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to safely use power tools, air tools, and other vibratory tools.
• Ability to obtain PIV, aerial, overhead crane/hoist licenses.
• Follow and explain detailed verbal and written area instructions, processes, and procedures.

• High‑school diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience.
• Completed Ramsay Multi Craft Aptitude test for consideration.

• Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including safety glasses, steel‑toed shoes, and ear protection.
• Use hands to manipulate objects with fingers.
• Frequent sitting, standing, walking, and reaching within arm’s length.
• Stoop, kneel, and crouch regularly.
• Occasionally reach overhead or lower than shoulder level.
• Ascend or descend ladders or steps in confined spaces.
• Lift, carry, push, pull, or move objects weighing 25 to 50 pounds in all directions.
• Remain stationary or standing for prolonged periods and alternate positions as necessary.
• Perform fine or gross manipulations requiring wrist or hand use.
• Perform close visual inspections of products, meeting specific vision requirements.
• Work in open warehouse environments and outdoors, subject to weather conditions (hot or cold).
• Climb and operate on catwalks, ladders, and other equipment to troubleshoot maintenance problems.
• Work at heights over 20 feet and in pits accessible only by ladder.
• Operate standing and sit‑down power industrial trucks (PIT) and other advanced equipment.
• Use properly fitted PAPRs or respirators when required.
• Fit, crawl, and maneuver into small or awkward spaces as needed.

• Salary commensurate with experience.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan with 5% company match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Short‑term and long‑term disability benefits.
• Vacation and paid parental leave (100% coverage).
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Student debt retirement matching.
• Well‑being program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Company‑provided life insurance.
• Supplemental insurance at group rates.

Mueller Water Products, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. 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, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Mueller will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

This employer participates in E‑Verify. The system confirms the eligibility of employees to work in the United States by comparing information from an employee’s Form I‑9 with records from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration.