Maintenance Apprentice

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. Maintenance Apprentice This posting is intended to be filled by candidates who either have completed, are currently enrolled in, or are willing to enroll in the Chattanooga State Industrial Maintenance Program, either full or part-time. 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 Maintenance Apprentice in our newest Kimball, 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 be a part of something that sustains and enriches the lives of every human being. Job Description: Mueller's manufacturing commitment ensures one of the world's most precious resources, clean drinking water, reaches millions of people daily. Come be a part of something that sustains and enriches the lives of every human being. As a Maintenance Apprentice , you will pair skills you learn in the classroom with on-the-job training alongside veteran Maintenance personnel. You will follow the DOL Industrial Maintenance Technician Journeyman OJL learning protocol to become a licensed Maintenance Journeyman, while also completing the required educational coursework. You will learn to repair and maintain machinery and mechanical equipment such as CNC machining centers, conveyor systems, welding equipment, and various other production machines and equipment. Primary Responsibilities: Complete and pass required educational coursework (2 years) and DOL OJL requirements (3 years). Performs work in settings with other skilled team members assisting while learning on-the-job. Develops skills similar to that of maintenance technicians and utilizes those skills on an individual basis in greater depth as they reach the end of the apprenticeship program. Obtain basic ability to read blueprints, engineering plans, material documents, and specifications. Develops skills in machine maintenance by assisting technicians in regular upkeep and advanced preventative maintenance of machines. Learn and comply with all OSHA and plant safety rules including lock-out tag-out, machine guarding, etc. Maintain appropriate operational documentation, including production and quality logs. Signals issues or irregularities to appropriate machinist, team lead, or supervisor. Keep work area and department clean and organized. Maintain safe operations by adhering to all relevant safety guidelines, procedures, and regulations and flagging any equipment or safety issues to the appropriate team lead, supervisor, maintenance, or EHS personnel utilizing "Stop, Call, Wait" procedure. Performs other tasks as assigned. Required Skills: Strong personal commitment to safety standards in industrial and/or manufacturing environments. Strong dedication to learning and developing new skills on and off of the job. Read, follow, and understand work orders and instructions, processes, and procedures related to equipment. Basic math skills with the ability to understand measuring/measurement concepts and their applications. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. Ability to safely use power tools, air tools and other vibratory tools. Able to obtain PIV, aerial, overhead crane/hoist licenses. Follow and explain detailed verbal and written area instructions, processes, and procedures. Required Education/Experience: Must have a high school diploma/GED or equivalent work experience. Must complete Ramsay MultiCraft Aptitude test for consideration. Physical Requirements: Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including, but not limited to, safety glasses, steel-toed or metatarsal-guarded shoes, and/or ear plugs, while working in an industrial and/or manufac