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

Mueller Water Products•Kimball, TN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Mueller Water Products is hiring a Machine Operator for its Kimball, Tennessee facility. The operator performs product testing in a final stage of production to help ensure products meet applicable requirements and perform reliably. The position also supports product assembly as needed, maintains testing equipment and operational records, and keeps the work area safe, clean, and organized. The stated schedule is first shift, Monday through Thursday, four 10-hour days.

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 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.

Nice To Haves

Three or more 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; flag equipment or safety issues to the appropriate personnel using the “Stop, Call, Wait” procedure.
Perform other tasks as assigned.