Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Mueller Water Products•Chattanooga, TN

15d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Maintenance Technician - Mechanical, you will perform all operations pertaining to the installation, repair and maintenance of a wide variety of mechanical equipment and processes. You will install, repair and maintain mechanical drives, bearings, clutches, hydraulics systems, pneumatic systems, perform welding, etc. Work involves a thorough knowledge of the mechanical trade, and an understanding of the plant operating principles is required to ensure that equipment functions properly and safely.

Requirements

Ability to work with your hands
Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Ability to lift and/or move 25 pounds, and up to 50 pounds
Ability to work in extreme temperatures (hot/cold)
Ability to frequently sit, stand, walk, reach at arm's length, stoop, kneel, and crouch
Ability to use power tools, air tools, and other vibratory tools
Ability to work around hot heavy machinery
Ability to work from a standing position for extended periods of time
Ability to move materials with a powered vehicle (forklift)
Ability to work at heights
Ability to work in confined spaces
Repetitive standing, bending, turning, and twisting for extended periods of time
Specific vision requirements include close vision and color vision
Must be able to pass a basic aptitude test, physical, with drug/alcohol test and background screen
Candidates must be available to work all shifts including possible mandatory overtime on weekends
Previous experience in a foundry setting
Must have high school diploma/GED or equivalent work experience
Must have four years of verifiable trade experience in industrial maintenance

Nice To Haves

Required and/or Recommended Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Hard Hat Safety Glasses Hearing Protection Face Mask Protective Clothing Steel Toe/Met Guard Shoes

Responsibilities

Work consists of the installation, repair, removal, and rebuilding of all plant machinery, equipment, material handling equipment, company vehicles and the repairs of buildings and grounds
Be able to work with minimal supervision
Read, interpret and work from blueprints, layouts, hydraulic and pneumatic diagrams, along with making sketches and rough blueprints as required
Skillfully set up and operate a variety of machine tools used in the performance of their duties and be able to repair parts as required
Layout, set up, and perform all acetylene or electric welding and cutting operations as required
Install, repair, and maintain hydraulic and pneumatic systems
Perform predictive/preventative maintenance operations as required, including adding oil or grease as necessary
Skillfully use all machinists’ tools and precision measuring instruments as required and sharpen tools as needed
Fabricate and modify machines/equipment as required
Containment and cleanup of hazardous materials including cleaning up job site and dispose of unwanted materials and used parts
Perform plumbing and boiler repairs as needed
Adapt to new methods and procedures as required
Assist other skilled classifications as required
Participate in additional training as related to their work
Operate material handling equipment, cranes, hoists and man-lifts in the performance of the duties
Operates production and non-production equipment and tools as required in the performance of the duties
Performs all duties in a professional manner while maintaining the highest standard of productivity and quality
Work safely in the manufacturing production environment
Follow detailed verbal/written assembly instructions, processes, and procedures
Properly fill out basic forms, reports, and label products correctly that pertain to job duties
Communicate and work effectively with others
Provide hands-on and verbal job function training to coworkers and trainees as needed
Report problems with quality, processes, equipment and materials to the Production Supervisor or member of management
Record daily all work performed and correct distribution of work time
Use software systems as needed to complete job duties
Contribute to culture of high-quality products
Maintain a clean and organized work area to facilitate manufacturing functions
Perform other job-related duties as directed by supervisor per CBA and company policies
The Supervisor will instruct each employee in the responsibilities as listed in the procedures
The Supervisor will inform each employee where to access the procedure manual