General Maintenance Technician at Mueller Water Products in Cleveland, Tennessee

Job Description:

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 Cleveland, TN plant for a 2nd Shift General Maintenance position.


This position plays a role in improving overall reliability and performance of manufacturing and infrastructure equipment. The General Maintenance Technician's primary purpose is to maintain plant equipment at optimum efficiency. The technician will be required to use their troubleshooting skills and experience to resolve electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic problems that may occur. Works with various manuals and automated tools for general mold maintenance change-out and troubleshooting. Assures skilled and timely support to manufacturing customers. Works with quality, materials, and other support departments to meet all targeted goals.



Essential Functions:

• Duties include the application of one or more craft skills, (i.e. mechanical, electrical, welding, pipe fitting & machining) to install, fabricate, troubleshoot, repair, move & maintain a wide variety of production & related equipment, facilities equipment, buildings and systems.

• Troubleshoots, repairs, and maintains a wide variety of complex mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic equipment and systems such as motors, pumps, piping systems, conveyor systems, production machinery and instrumentation equipment


• Installs new machinery and equipment and moves machinery and equipment to affect layout changes as required; work may include operations, such as rigging, moving, erecting, aligning, and making necessary hook-ups, placing equipment in proper operating condition


• Performs preventative maintenance activities of all types, including the most critical types requiring extensive dismantling, re-assemble, and critical adjustment, lubrication, and/or calibration

• Read blueprints, diagrams, manuals, plans, materials, specifications, and machining parameters; interpreting geometric dimensions and tolerances (GD&T) as necessary.

• Adhere to specifications through operations; measurements; detecting malfunctions; troubleshooting processes; replacing worn tools and adhering to quality assurance procedures and processes.

• Display safe operations and 5s standards in work areas by adhering to safety procedures and regulations.

• Maintains continuity among work shifts by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs in major and minor repairs.

• Keep up-to-date information and knowledge of equipment and tooling installed, and set-up for manufacturing operation.

• Troubleshoot repairs and perform preventative maintenance utilizing hydraulic and other mechanical technology and efficient techniques available to support lean environment.

• Transport material and components with the use of a hand transport or forklift if needed.


• Performance of building maintenance tasks in one or more fields (e.g. carpentry, electrical, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC), plumbing, etc.). Performs general cleaning and other tasks as assigned.

• Must be able to operate with minimal supervision, as required, and utilize strong troubleshooting skills.

Required Skills




Required:

• General math skills, the ability to understand measuring/measurement concepts/applications, and familiarity with basic tools used in measuring and inspection.


• Ability to read and use micrometer and calipers.


• Standing for long periods of time and lifting up to 50lbs.


• Experience in an industrial and/or manufacturing type safety focused environment.


• Read, follow, and understand work orders and instructions, processes, and procedures related to equipment.


• Experience working with hydraulic systems, mechanical systems and some basic 120V/480V electrical systems.


• Properly fill out basic forms, reports, and label products correctly.


• Communicates and works effectively with others.


• May provide hands on and verbal job function training to coworkers as needed.


• Report problems with quality, processes, equipment and materials to Supervisor.


• Maintains a clean and organized work area to facilitate manufacturing functions.


• Must be available for the maintenance on-call rotation; which could alter your schedule the weekend of your rotation.


• Must be open to overtime through the week and weekends when required.

Required Experience:




Education & Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED.


• Completion of a technical training/apprentice program and minimum two (2) years Industrial Maintenance experience OR 3+ years working in industrial maintenance in a similar environment

Preferred:

• Experience with CNC's and injection molding manufacturing type environment is a plus.

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.


We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other category protected by law. Apply Now