Mueller is currently searching for a Machinist to join our team in Chattanooga, TN.  This role is suited for an experienced CNC machine programmer with CAD experience to support Research and Development activities at the Mueller Technology Center.  We will provide a challenging opportunity to apply experience, skill, and creativity to make prototype products, tooling, fixtures, and test equipment as required for a variety of product types using HAAS 5-Axis CNC Mill and conventional machining, grinding, and welding.

Requirements and Expectations:

Proficient with CNC programming software using Fusion 360 or MasterCAM

Ability to design and Model fixtures for complex geometry

Ability to setup, program, operate and troubleshoot CNC mills and lathes without assistance.

Understands, interprets and edits G-code programming

Communicates thoughts and ideas, both verbally and in writing, to co-workers and

Set up and operate HAAS 5-Axis CNC mill to create engineering prototypes, fixtures, tooling, etc.

Confers with design and project engineers to develop and debug products, testing equipment, tooling, and fixtures as required.

Works from prints, written, and oral instructions to plan work, select and procure tools and materials, and determine the proper and most efficient method for setup and machining.

Knowledgeable and capable of interpreting standard Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerances (GD&T).

Uses various measuring devices to ensure work is to specification; including, but not limited to, coordinate measuring machine, micrometers, calipers, and custom gages.

Must be detail oriented and maintain safe operations.

Maintains work area, equipment, and tools.

Coordinates the subcontracting of machine work when required

Identifies and assists in the remediation of safety hazards in the work place

Self-directing and organized to prioritize work in an efficient manner

Other responsibilities / Basic work details:

Assists engineers in design for manufacture of machined and fabricated parts

Helps to solve problems with making things that have never been made.

Travel to Plant sites occasionally and lift up to 50 lbs

Educational Requirements and other skills:

High School Diploma or GED

Six years of machining or tool making experience required.

Ability to maintain +/- .001 tolerances

Conceptual skills

Attention to detail

Sound judgment

Mueller is committed to producing products and services that exceed our customers’ quality needs and expectations today and anticipate the requirements of tomorrow, while continually developing ways to improve customer satisfaction.  Come join our team!

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

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.