Job Description

Mueller Company, the nation's leading manufacturer of flow control devices for the water and gas distribution industries, is looking for a Quality Control Technician to join our team. The Decatur Operations established in 1857, manufacturers rugged and dependable devices used in industrial/commercial applications. Its products include brass water and steel gas valves, Water/Gas Line tapping machines, Line Stopper Fittings, tools, and controllers.

Mueller Co.’s manufacturing commitment ensures one of world’s most precious resources, clean drinking water, reaches millions of people daily. Be a part of something that sustains and enriches the lives of every human being.

The Quality Control Technician will complete a variety of Quality Assurance and Quality Control tasks including taking measurements, performing inspections, and conducting tests.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for direct Quality support of specified processes utilizing specialized equipment. This responsibility includes being the primary individual measuring product and process.

• Perform Measurement, Inspection, Test & Data duties in a Safe and time efficient manner.

• Demonstrated proficiency & experience using Inspection, Measuring & Test Equipment (Calipers, Micrometers, Height Gages, Indicators, Electronic & functional gages, etc.) and recording data, charting measurements, database entries, watching for trends, etc.

• Practical experience in Blueprint reading and views, component configuration, critical & reference dimensions, finding tolerance allowances and determining total tolerance bands.

• Solid math, written / verbal communication and interpersonal skills, previous experience with statistics a plus. Basic to intermediate computer skills required (MS Office), ERP Systems, etc.

• Problem solving: Identify the root cause of problems using systemic and logical steps, through research of multiple alternatives. Applies judgment based on precedence, experience, and with consistency.

• Identify and support Production Quality Processes and Procedures to maintain consistency, decrease variation, increase throughput and eliminate customer dissatisfaction.

• Applies good working knowledge of gages, interacts with operators, supervisors, managers, planners, and engineers to quickly resolve issues as they arise. Responsible to only allow acceptable / conforming product to exit the cell.

• Responsible for working with Materials, Engineering, Ops, Quality and Leadership to obtain disposition of nonconforming product.

• Perform job duties on primary shift as required, as well as overtime as needed to support.

Required Experience and/or Education:

• 3 years progressive work related manufacturing / industrial experience with demonstrated proficiency in the discipline / technology / process related to the position.

• Required Education: minimum - High School diploma/GED

• Desirable: Associates degree or Technical Institute degree/certificate or an equivalent combination of education and work related experience.

• Behavior and experience demonstrated with results for:

  • Leadership style supportive of team and group communication and relationships with peers and customers.

  • Leadership by example via energy level, diligence, aggressiveness, and overall work ethic.

  • Ability to work within a high velocity, autonomous and demanding business culture.

  • Unequivocal commitment to the highest standards of personal and business ethics and conduct.

Perks of Joining Our Team:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Paid Holidays

• Tuition Reimbursement Program

• Referral Bonuses

• Other Benefits Also Available