General Utility Maintenance

General Utility Maintenance

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 General Utility Maintenance in our Chattanooga, 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.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Empty metal hoppers/containers as needed, within Maintenance Department
• Perform general cleanup in Maintenance areas
• Transport MRO parts/materials from Receiving to Stockroom as needed
• Assist maintenance craftsmen in retrieving parts/materials from storage and deliver to jobsites as needed
• Keep maintenance storage areas organized
• Act as Fire Watch for hot work jobs as needed (must be trained)
• Act as Attendant for Confined Space jobs as needed, (must be trained)
• 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
• 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 Supervisor(s)
• Record daily all work performed and correct distribution of work time
• Keep the department/work area clean of trash and debris
• Use software systems as needed to complete job duties
• Contribute to culture of high-quality products
• Maintains a clean and organized work area to facilitate manufacturing functions

Job Expectations:

• 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
• 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
• Ability to climb ladders and work at and in high spaces

Required and/or Recommended Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):

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

Required Education/Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent required

Mueller is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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.

Mueller Water Products, Inc., as well as its subsidiaries, are equal employment employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, and/or expression), age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In keeping with its obligations under applicable federal, state, and local law, Mueller will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the application or interview process, please contact a member of the Human Resources Department.

This employer participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is a web-based system that allows employers to confirm the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States. The system compares information from an employee's Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records.

If you require accommodations during any stage of the application or interview process, please let us know. We are happy to work with you to meet your needs.