Mechanical Maintenance Technician

About the role

Thank you for your interest in Mueller Water Products, Inc. For more than 165 years, Mueller Water Products, Inc. has been building the future of water infrastructure. From lifesaving fire protection to data intelligence, we are committed to developing products and solutions that help cities and utilities deliver clean, safe drinking water to hundreds of millions of people across North America. Our purpose is to connect communities to water, life's most essential resource, with exceptional, people solutions and products. Behind that purpose is a dedicated team, united by our shared values of respect, integrity, trust, inclusion and safety. With a vision to be the leader in water infrastructure solutions-solving challenges, enriching lives and safeguarding the future-we are making a positive impact that will last for generations. By joining Mueller, you become part of a dynamic team dedicated to excellence and innovation, working collaboratively to achieve meaningful results. We champion our people because when they succeed, our communities thrive. We invite you to learn more about career opportunities with us and consider submitting your application. Mechanical Maintenance Technician Maintenance Technician - Mechanical Mueller Company (Mueller Co.), the nation's leading manufacturer of flow control devices for the water and gas distribution industries, has an opening in our Chattanooga, TN plant for a Maintenance Mechanic. The right candidate will have 4+ years of verifiable work experience in the maintenance field. Pay rate is $25.75/hr. plus shift differential. This position will perform all operations pertaining to the installation, repair and maintenance of a wide variety of mechanical equipment and processes. The mechanic 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. Job 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. Instruct trainees as required or assigned. 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 the work. Operate material handling equipment, cranes, hoists and man-lifts in the performance of the duties. Perform all tasks in an efficient manner. 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. Additional Details: Must have four years of verifiable trade experience in industrial maintenance. Candidates must be available for all shifts and possible mandatory overtime. Mueller Company offers an excellent salary and benefits package. Current benefit offerings include: medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401K plan with company match, Employee Stock Purchase Program, short-term and long-term disability benefits, vacation, company-provided life insurance, supplemental insurance at group rates, and much more. Mueller Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are an equal opportunity employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sexual orientation, race, color, age, disability, religion, national origin, citizenship status and creed. Other Compensation & 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, Employe