Machinist

About the role

Mueller’s manufacturing commitment ensures one of the world’s most precious resources—clean drinking water—reaches millions of people daily. As a Machinist, you will set up, operate, and monitor CNC mills, lathes, and other machining equipment to produce valve components to required specifications.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and monitor CNC mills, lathes, and other machining equipment to produce valve components to required specifications.
• Interpret blueprints and technical drawings to ensure proper machine operation and part accuracy.
• Adjust machine settings and offsets as needed.
• Perform routine checks using precision measuring instruments (e.g., micrometers, calipers, gauges) to ensure parts meet tolerances and print standards.
• Perform basic operator care and troubleshoot CNC machines to minimize downtime.
• Report any mechanical or operational issues to the supervisor or team lead.
• Load and unload raw materials and finished parts from machines.
• Maintain accurate production and inspection records, including job travelers and check sheets.
• Change out machine tools, inserts, and other components.
• Follow machine shop safety policies and adhere to lockout/tagout procedures.
• Work safely in the manufacturing production environment.
• Follow detailed verbal/written assembly instructions, processes, and procedures.
• Properly fill out basic forms, reports, and label products correctly that pertain to job duties.
• Communicate and work effectively with others.
• Provide hands-on and verbal job function training to coworkers as needed.
• Report problems with quality, processes, equipment, and materials to the Production Supervisor or member of management.
• Record daily all work performed and correct distribution of work time.
• Use software systems as needed to complete job duties.
• Contribute to a culture of high-quality products.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area to facilitate manufacturing functions.
• Perform other job-related duties as directed by supervisor per CBA and company policies.

Requirements

• Ability to work with your hands.
• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Ability to lift and/or move 25 pounds, and up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in extreme temperatures (hot/cold).
• Ability to frequently sit, stand, walk, reach at arm's length, stoop, kneel, and crouch.
• Ability to use power tools, air tools, and other vibratory tools.
• Ability to work around hot heavy machinery.
• Ability to work from a standing position for extended periods of time.
• Ability to move materials with a powered vehicle (forklift).
• Repetitive standing, bending, turning, and twisting for extended periods of time.
• Specific vision requirements include close vision and color vision.
• Must be able to pass a basic aptitude test, physical, with drug/alcohol test and background screen.
• Candidates must be available to work all shifts including possible mandatory overtime on weekends.
• Previous experience with CNC or manual machines/manufacturing setting.
• Must have high school diploma/GED or equivalent work experience.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

• Hard Hat
• Safety Glasses
• Hearing Protection
• Face Mask
• Protective Clothing
• Steel Toe/Met Guard Shoes

Schedule

Work is scheduled in 8 to 10 hour shifts on Monday through Friday with the possibility of mandatory overtime throughout the week and on the weekend. The facility has multiple shifts; employees must be flexible and may be required to change shifts.

Benefits

• 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.