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Mueller Water Products · 16 hours ago

Pattern Maker Apprentice

Chattanooga, TN

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad

Mueller Water Products is a leading manufacturer of flow control devices for the water and gas distribution industries. The Pattern Maker Apprentice role involves participating in a registered apprenticeship program designed to develop skilled patternmakers through technical instruction and on-the-job training.

Building MaterialInfrastructureWater

No H1B

Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Pattern layoutBlueprint readingMachining fundamentalsTooling U courseworkFoundry methods3D modelingSafety practicesQuality controlCommunication skillsTeamwork

Required

Completion of two (2) years of formal classroom instruction at Chattanooga State Community College in courses aligned with patternmaking, machining fundamentals, blueprint reading, mathematics, and manufacturing processes

Successful completion of Tooling U online coursework to supplement classroom instruction and reinforce industry-recognized competencies

Completion of a short-term introductory carpentry course covering foundational woodworking, hand tools, power tools, safety practices, and material selection

A minimum of 8,000 hours of structured, supervised on-the-job training under the guidance of a qualified Journey worker

Progressive skill development in pattern layout, construction, modification, repair, and maintenance, including the use of hand tools, machine tools, and precision measuring equipment

High School diploma/GED

Ability to use hands on evaluation of parts/work

Ability to frequently sit, stand, walk, reach within hands and arm's length, stoop, kneel, and crouch

Ability to lift and/or move 25 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 (extreme hot/cold)

Ability to travel from plant to school areas

Safety Glasses

Hearing Protection