Weld Specialist 2nd Shift

Mueller Water Products•Kimball, TN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Mueller Water Products is hiring a Fabricator/Welding Specialist at its Kimball, Tennessee facility. The role performs welding and fabrication activities on structural sheet metal products and other materials. The position includes fitting and welding components, interpreting blueprints and AWS weld symbols, preparing materials, monitoring equipment, following quality and safety procedures, and documenting production activities. Assembly and paint-related work may also be required as production demands.

Requirements

Strong personal commitment to safety standards in industrial or manufacturing environments.
Ability to pass periodic weld testing.
Proficiency in MIG, TIG, and SMAW welding processes.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints and fabricate from them.
Ability to weld similar and dissimilar materials.
Ability to distinguish the correct filler wire for specialty metals.
Proficiency using a cutting torch, plasma cutter, grinders, and iron worker.
Familiarity with measuring tools and their use in part inspection.
Knowledge of welding principles and techniques.
Organized and detail oriented.
Overhead crane and rigging experience.
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience.
10 or more years of welding experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment, or 2 or more years of welding experience working directly with Mueller products.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including safety glasses, steel-toed or metatarsal-guarded shoes, and ear plugs.
Ability to correctly wear a PAPR or respirator when necessary in the weld area.
Ability to handle, feel, or manipulate objects with the hands and fingers; frequently sit, stand, walk, reach, stoop, kneel, and crouch; reach overhead or below shoulder level; and ascend or descend ladders or steps as required.
Ability to lift, carry, push, pull, or move objects weighing 25 to 50 pounds in all directions.
Ability to remain stationary or standing for prolonged periods and alternate positions as necessary, perform repetitive gross or fine manipulation, and conduct close visual inspections of products.
Ability to work in an open warehouse environment subject to seasonal hot and cold weather.
Ability to safely operate overhead cranes and similar advanced industrial equipment and tools.

Nice To Haves

AWS certification.
Welding Specialists may be required to achieve nuclear welding certification for nuclear products.

Responsibilities

Fabricate, fit, and weld components.
Interpret blueprints and associated AWS weld symbols accurately.
Lift, position, and remove work pieces from machines to assist with fitting and welding.
Weld components in flat, vertical, horizontal, and overhead positions as required.
Lead or assist with layout activities.
Clean, grind, and prepare material for fabrication, welding, painting, or shipping, including weld passivation.
Monitor assigned machinery, tools, and equipment and perform routine cleaning and maintenance.
Follow quality standards using typical industrial gauging methods.
Operate forklifts and overhead cranes using approved rigging methods as directed.
Perform assembly and paint-related duties as production demands require.
Document actions, irregularities, and continuing operational needs during shift handoffs, and communicate issues to the appropriate team lead or supervisor.
Maintain production and quality logs and other operational documentation.
Keep the work area and department clean and organized.
Follow safety guidelines, procedures, and regulations; report equipment or safety issues using the “Stop, Call, Wait” procedure.
Perform other routine duties as directed.