Pattern Maker Apprentice

Mueller Water Products • Chattanooga, TN

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Mueller Water Products is the nation's leading manufacturer of flow control devices for the water and gas distribution industries and has an immediate opening for a General Laborer - Factory in our Chattanooga, TN facility. For over 160 years MWP’s manufacturing commitment has ensured one of the world’s most precious resources, clean drinking water, reaches millions of people daily. Come to be a part of something that sustains and enriches the lives of every human being. Mueller’s manufacturing commitment ensures one of the world’s most precious resources, clean drinking water, reaches millions of people daily. Come to be a part of something that sustains and enriches the lives of every human being. As a Patternmaker Apprentice, you will... Patternmaker Apprenticeship Program (Registered Apprenticeship – TDOL) The Patternmaker Apprenticeship Program is a Tennessee Department of Labor–registered apprenticeship designed to develop skilled Patternmakers through a structured combination of related technical instruction and supervised on-the-job training. Program Components: Related Technical Instruction (RTI): Completion of two (2) years of formal classroom instruction at Chattanooga State Community College in courses aligned with patternmaking, machining fundamentals, blueprint reading, mathematics, and manufacturing processes Successful completion of Tooling U online coursework to supplement classroom instruction and reinforce industry-recognized competencies Completion of a short-term introductory carpentry course covering foundational woodworking, hand tools, power tools, safety practices, and material selection On-the-Job Training (OJT): A minimum of 8,000 hours of structured, supervised on-the-job training under the guidance of a qualified Journey worker Progressive skill development in pattern layout, construction, modification, repair, and maintenance, including the use of hand tools, machine tools, and precision measuring equipment Training aligned with a defined work process schedule in accordance with TDOL apprenticeship requirements Program Completion: Upon successful completion of all RTI and OJT requirements, apprentices will be eligible for a Certificate of Completion of Apprenticeship issued by the Tennessee Department of Labor. The primary training functions include, but are not limited to: Work safely in the manufacturing production environment Follow detailed verbal/written assembly instructions, processes, and procedures Operate hand power tools, presses, drills, lifts, and control equipment efficiently and safely Perform quality control checks and verification of work order specifications Properly fill out basic forms, reports, and label products correctly Report problems with quality, processes, equipment and materials to Production Supervisor Record daily all work performed and correct distribution of work time Keep the department/work area clean of trash and debris Fill in areas of need as needed to cover absences Use software systems as needed to complete job duties Contribute to culture of high-quality products Maintains a clean and organized work area to facilitate manufacturing functions Perform other job-related duties and fill in where needed as directed by supervisor or team leader 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 Covert engineering draws effective foundry patterns and core boxes. Ability to calculate casting weight and develop design for costing. Familiarity with gating, risers and foundry methods. Casting drawings and new pattern/tooling development. Ability to assist in the planning and making of a layout for a pattern from the mechanical drawing of the finished article. Safety processes in the plant including environmental policies and standard SOPs. Basic understanding of molding and core making processes along with tilt/pour mold processes. Prototype design, machining, 3D modeling, programming or pattern making. Ability to review and interpret blueprints of parts to be cast, computing dimensions, and plan the sequences of operations. Ability to lay out patterns into sections according to shape of casting to facilitate removal of pattern from the mold, including coring, gating, and other foundry practices with the appropriate marking and measuring devices. Perform Cutting, forming, and shaping pattern parts using general shop machinery such as power sawing machines, drilling and boring machines, lathes, planning and smoothing machines, grinders, sanders, milling and automatic control machine

Requirements

• High School diploma/GED
• Ability to use hands on evaluation of parts/work
• Ability to frequently sit, stand, walk, reach within hands and arm’s length, stoop, kneel, and crouch
• Ability to lift and/or move 25 pounds, and up to 50 pounds
• Specific vision requirements include close vision and color vision
• Ability to use power tools, air tools and other vibratory tools
• Ability to work from a standing position for extended periods of time
• Ability to work around hot heavy machinery
• Ability to work in an open warehouse environment, subject to seasonal weather (extreme hot/cold)
• Ability to travel from plant to school areas
• Safety Glasses
• Hearing Protection
• Steel Toe/Met Guard Shoes

Responsibilities

• Work safely in the manufacturing production environment
• Follow detailed verbal / written assembly instructions, processes, and procedures
• Read and understand customer work orders and assembly instructions
• Prepare and assemble materials and parts in a manufacturing production environment
• Move, process, and organize materials and manufactured products
• Operate hand power tools, presses, mills, lathes, drills, lifts, control equipment efficiently and safely
• Perform quality control checks and verification of work order specifications
• Properly fill out basic forms, reports, and label products correctly
• Communicates and works effectively with others
• May provide hands on and verbal job function training to coworkers as needed
• Report problems with quality, processes, equipment and materials to Production Supervisor
• Maintains a clean and organized work area to facilitate manufacturing functions

Benefits

• Mueller offers an excellent salary and benefits package.
• Current benefit offerings include medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k plan with 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, and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees