Weld Specialist Weekend Shift

Mueller Water Products•Kimball, TN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Mueller Water Products is hiring a Fabricator/Welding Specialist for its Kimball, Tennessee facility. The role performs welding and fabrication activities on structural sheet metal products and other materials, along with other fabrication processes. The position may also involve assembly and paint-related duties as production demands. The role requires work in an industrial or manufacturing environment and may require nuclear welding certification for nuclear products.

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 with a cutting torch, plasma cutter, grinders, and iron worker.
Familiarity with basic 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.
Either 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, protective footwear, and/or ear plugs, and to correctly wear a PAPR or respirator when necessary.
Ability to use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or manipulate objects; 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, and perform repeated gross or fine manipulation using wrists, hands, or fingers.
Ability to perform close visual product inspections, including any specific vision requirements.
Ability to work in an open warehouse environment subject to seasonal hot and cold weather.
Ability to safely operate overhead cranes and other similar advanced industrial equipment and tools.

Nice To Haves

AWS certification.

Responsibilities

Fabricate, fit, and weld components.
Interpret blueprints and AWS weld symbols accurately.
Lift, position, and remove workpieces 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 ongoing 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 applicable safety guidelines, procedures, and regulations, and flag equipment or safety issues using the “Stop, Call, Wait” procedure.
Perform other routine duties as directed.