Machine Operator 2nd shift-1

Mueller Water Products•Cleveland, TN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Mueller Company, a subsidiary of Mueller Water Products, is seeking a Machine Operator I. The role primarily operates CNC lathe and mill machines while maintaining quality and safety standards and maintaining equipment and supplies. It is a standing position requiring physical skills, performed on a designated shift with flexibility to rotate shifts if needed. The operator works with Operations, Planning, and Leadership to meet production KPIs and continually improve processes and reduce downtime. The position is based in a plant environment with loud noises, hot or cold conditions, and operating machinery. It involves daily work in safety-sensitive areas and requires functioning in a high-pressure production environment. No travel is required.

Requirements

Strong problem-solving skills, including the ability to quickly assess a situation and make decisive decisions.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Adaptability and ability to work in a changing environment.
Basic knowledge of CNC programming and machining technology.
Interpersonal skills.
High school diploma or GED.
At least 3 years of experience operating and setting up CNC equipment.
Experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
Ability to lift and carry or otherwise move up to 50 pounds.
Ability to stand in one position for prolonged periods and walk around an industrial safety-sensitive environment daily.
Manual dexterity to use a computer and industrial equipment.
Ability to occasionally ascend or descend stairs.
Ability to communicate clearly and accurately with leadership and other departments.
Ability to hear and see while working in plant-floor safety-sensitive areas.
Ability to work in a plant environment with loud noises, hot or cold conditions, and running machinery, and to function in a high-pressure production environment.

Nice To Haves

CNC Machining Certification.
Experience with CAD/CAM Nesting Software.
Experience with DMG Mori CNC machines and HAAS machines.

Responsibilities

Read blueprints, engineering plans, material specifications, and machining parameters, and interpret geometric dimensions and tolerances (GD&T).
Set up mills and lathes by installing tools and attachments, collets, bushings, cams, gears, stops, and stock pushers, and indicating vices.
Load or feed mechanisms by lifting stock into position.
Verify settings by measuring positions, first-run parts, and sample work pieces.
Operate milling, drilling, grooving, and cutting processes, including turning, facing, knurling, and thread cutting; take measurements, detect malfunctions, troubleshoot processes, replace worn tools, and follow quality assurance procedures.
Follow safety procedures and regulations.
Complete preventive maintenance requirements according to manufacturer instructions.
Document and communicate actions, irregularities, and continuing needs to maintain continuity across work shifts.
Complete production and quality logs.
Strive to improve processes and eliminate downtime.
Work with Operations, Planning, and Leadership to ensure production KPIs are met.
Perform duties on the designated shift and rotate shifts if needed.