Machine Operator TESTER 1st Shift (Mon.-Thurs., 4x10)

Mueller Water Products•Kimball, TN

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Mueller Water Products is hiring a Machine Operator for its Kimball, Tennessee facility. The role supports a final stage of the production process by testing products to ensure they meet applicable standards and are ready to serve customers. The operator uses testing equipment, interprets results, documents production and quality activity, and helps assemble products as needed. The position requires adherence to safety procedures and maintaining a clean, organized work area. Work takes place in an industrial or warehouse environment subject to seasonal hot and cold weather, and the role involves using personal protective equipment and operating industrial equipment.

Requirements

Good written and oral communication skills.
Ability to use and read measuring tools, gauges, and machine panels.
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 knowing when to use them for part inspection.
Organized and detail oriented.
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience.
Previous experience in a manufacturing or warehouse setting.
Valid driver’s license.
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, feel, or manipulate objects with hands and fingers; frequently sit, stand, walk, reach, stoop, kneel, or crouch; occasionally reach overhead or at or below shoulder level; and climb 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 stand for prolonged periods and alternate positions as necessary.
Ability to perform repeated gross or fine manipulation using wrists, hands, or fingers.
Ability to perform close visual inspections and clearly see pedestrians and objects.
Ability to safely operate standing and sit-down powered industrial trucks and similar or advanced industrial equipment.

Nice To Haves

At least 3 years of experience operating testing equipment in a manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities

Operate testing equipment and position products, components, or parts appropriately.
Safely operate overhead cranes to move materials around the work cell and testing equipment.
Interpret or evaluate test results in accordance with applicable codes, standards, specifications, or procedures.
Read blueprints, data, manuals, and other materials to determine specifications, inspection and testing procedures, adjustment methods, certification processes, formulas, or required measuring instruments.
Clean, maintain, calibrate, or repair measuring instruments or test equipment, including dial indicators, fixed gauges, or height gauges.
Assist with product assembly when necessary.
Maintain operational documentation, including production and quality logs.
Keep work areas and the department clean and organized.
Follow safety guidelines, procedures, and regulations, and flag equipment or safety issues using the “Stop, Call, Wait” procedure.
Perform other tasks as assigned.