Machine Operator Paint & Blast 1st Shift (Mon.-Thurs, 4x10 Schedule)

Mueller Water Products • Kimball, TN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Mueller Water Products is hiring a Machine Operator for its Paint and Blast department at its Kimball, Tennessee facility. The role supports a final stage of production by blasting and painting products to improve their appearance and protect them for long-term use. The operator prepares surfaces, applies coatings, monitors equipment and finished work, handles materials, and maintains equipment and work areas while following safety and quality procedures.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing or warehouse setting.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Strong personal commitment to safety standards in industrial or manufacturing environments.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and work orders.
• Familiarity with basic measuring tools and when to use them for part inspection.
• Organized and detail-oriented.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including safety glasses, steel-toed or metatarsal-guarded shoes, and/or ear plugs.
• Ability to correctly wear a PAPR or respirator when working in the paint area.
• Ability to handle and manipulate objects with hands and fingers; frequently sit, stand, walk, reach, stoop, kneel, and crouch; occasionally reach overhead or at/below shoulder level; and use ladders or steps in confined spaces as required.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, pull, or move objects weighing 25 to 50 pounds in all directions.
• Ability to remain stationary or standing for prolonged periods and alternate positions as needed; perform repetitive gross or fine manipulation; and conduct close visual inspections and clearly see pedestrians and objects.
• Ability to work in an open warehouse environment subject to seasonal hot or cold weather.
• Ability to safely operate standing and sit-down power industrial trucks (PIT) and similar or advanced industrial equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Three or more years of experience operating paint or blast equipment in a manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities

• Spray prepared surfaces with specified amounts of primer or finish coatings.
• Monitor painting operations for flaws and correct their causes.
• Read job orders and inspect workpieces to determine work procedures and required materials.
• Apply masking material before painting.
• Operate blast booth equipment to remove rust, paint, and other buildup from product surfaces.
• Monitor machine gauges and equipment operation for defects or deviations from standards and make adjustments as needed.
• Safely operate lifting or moving devices to transport materials to and from painting and blasting booths.
• Mix paints to match color specifications or original colors, stirring or thinning them with mixing equipment.
• Place coated workpieces in ovens or dryers for the specified time to dry or harden finishes.
• Disassemble, clean, and reassemble sprayers or power equipment as part of regular maintenance.
• Dispose of hazardous waste safely and appropriately.
• Maintain production and quality logs and other operational documentation.
• Keep work areas and the department clean and organized.
• Follow safety guidelines, procedures, and regulations, and report equipment or safety issues using the “Stop, Call, Wait” procedure.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED