Who We Are:
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.
Assembly IMueller Company, a subsidiary of Mueller Water Products and publicly traded company (NYSE: MWA) is the nation's leading manufacturer of flow control devices for the water and gas distribution industries and North America's largest and only full-line supplier of potable water distribution products.
The Mueller Co Cleveland TN location is growing and has an opening for a Production Assembler I to join the location to support all operational training needs for the Plant including various analysis projects.
SUMMARY
The driving force behind our growth at Mueller is our people. The assembly position is a crucial part of our team and ensuring that we deliver quality to our customers.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS DUTIES/RESPONSIBLITIES
Implementing training programs that connect employee with business goals
Work Safely in the Manufacturing Production Environment.
Follow detailed verbal / written assembly instructions, processes, and procedures.
Read and understand customer work orders and assembly instructions.
Prepare and assemble materials and parts in a manufacturing production environment.
Move, process, and organize materials and manufactured products.
Operate hand power tools, presses, mills, lathes, drills, lifts, control equipment efficiently and safely.
Perform quality control checks and verification of work order specifications.
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 Production Supervisor.
Maintains a clean and organized work area to facilitate manufacturing functions.
May support other departments and areas as needed.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience with CNC machines is a plus, but not required.
Welding experience is a plus, but not required.
Forklift experience is a plus, but not required.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
High school diploma or equivalent.
Must have good written and oral communication skills.
Must have 2+ years of Assembly or Machine Operation experience in a manufacturing/warehouse setting.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Ability to use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
Ability to frequently sit, stand, walk, reach within hands and arm’s length, stoop, kneel, and crouch.
Ability to lift and/or move 50 pounds, and up to 50 pounds.
Specific vision requirements include close vision and color vision.
Ability to use power tools, air tools and other vibratory tools.
Ability to work from a standing position for extended periods of time.
Ability to work around hot heavy machinery.
Ability to work in an open warehouse environment, subject to seasonal weather (hot/cold)
Must be able to function in a high-pressure production type environment.
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, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), company-provided life insurance, supplemental insurance at group rates, and more.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
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.
Notice of E-Verify Participation:
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. This notice applies to all applicants and employees, including those hired to work remotely.
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Accommodation:
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.
Skills Required
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- 2+ years of assembly or machine operation experience in a manufacturing/warehouse setting.
- Ability to follow detailed verbal and written assembly instructions and read work orders.
- Operate hand power tools, presses, mills, lathes, drills, and lifts safely and efficiently.
- Perform quality control checks and verify work order specifications.
- Properly fill out basic forms, reports, and label products correctly.
- Good written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and work standing for extended periods.
- Ability to use power tools, air tools and other vibratory tools; work around heavy machinery and in variable temperatures.
- Experience with CNC machines.
- Welding experience.
- Forklift experience.
Mueller Water Products Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Mueller Water Products and has not been reviewed or approved by Mueller Water Products.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is positioned as broad, spanning medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision alongside HSAs/FSAs, EAP access, and virtual-care options. Recent enhancements are described across fertility support, hearing-aid coverage, medically necessary wigs, expanded virtual care, and reduced cost-sharing for some behavioral health services.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support is framed as strong, anchored by a 401(k) with up to a 5% company match. Ownership participation is also emphasized through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) referenced across company materials and postings.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Annual and incentive bonus opportunities are presented as common components of total compensation. Variable pay is portrayed as meaningful enough to be repeatedly paired with base pay when describing overall rewards.
Mueller Water Products Insights
What We Do
Mueller Water Products, Inc. (NYSE: MWA) is a leading manufacturer and marketer of products and services used in the transmission, distribution and measurement of water. Our broad product and services portfolio includes engineered valves, fire hydrants, metering products and systems, pipe repair, leak detection and pipe condition assessment. We help municipalities increase operational efficiencies, improve customer service and prioritize capital spending, demonstrating why Mueller Water Products is Where Intelligence Meets Infrastructure™.
