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 Maintenance Team Lead in our Cleveland, NC 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.
Job Description:
Mueller's manufacturing commitment ensures 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. As a Maintenance Team Lead, you will play a critical role in guiding and supporting the maintenance team to ensure the efficient operation and upkeep of our facilities and equipment. This position focuses on coordinating work, providing technical direction, and fostering a collaborative environment to achieve maintenance goals.
Primary Responsibilities:
Lead and coordinate daily activities of the maintenance team, ensuring tasks are prioritized and completed efficiently.
Regularly perform hands-on maintenance tasks, including troubleshooting relay logic circuits, motors, and programmable controllers.
Assign maintenance work orders based on urgency, skill requirements, and available resources.
Monitor and review work progress, providing technical guidance and hands-on support as needed.
Serve as the primary point of contact for troubleshooting complex electrical, mechanical, and electronic issues.
Assist in planning and scheduling preventive and predictive maintenance activities.
Train and mentor maintenance technicians, fostering skill development and ensuring compliance with best practices.
Ensure adherence to safety policies and procedures, conduct regular audits and promoting a safety-first culture.
Collaborate with supervisors and production teams to minimize downtime and resolve equipment issues promptly.
Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, completed work orders, and equipment performance.
Assist in developing and implementing process improvements for maintenance operations.
Provide feedback to supervisors on team performance, equipment conditions, and resource needs.
Operate material handling equipment, cranes, hoists, and other tools as needed in accordance with OSHA standards.
Maintain a clean and organized working environment, ensuring tools and equipment are properly stored.
Assist in installation of new equipment, testing, and commissioning.
Other assigned duties
Required Skills:
Strong leadership and team coordination skills.
Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to effectively communicate and provide instructions to team members.
Proficiency in reading schematics and technical drawings.
Hands-on experience with electrical systems, mechanical repairs, and control systems.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work under pressure.
Basic computer skills for documentation and reporting.
Commitment to safety and quality standards.
Required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):
Safety Glasses
Hearing Protection where applicable
Protective Clothing
Electrostatic Dissipative (ESD) Steel Toe Shoes
Required Education/Experience:
15+ years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment
Preferred:
High School Diploma or GED
Forklift experience
Electrical experience
Multicraft experience
Schedule:
Work is scheduled Monday through Saturday. Shifts are 8 hours with multiple shifts. Employees MUST be flexible and may be required to change shifts.
Equal Opportunity Employment:
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.
At Mueller, we embrace diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of an individual's race, national origin, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, marital status or any other protected characteristic under applicable law, whether actual or perceived. As part of the Company's commitment to equal employment opportunity, we provide reasonable accommodations, up to the point of undue hardship, to candidates at any stage, including to individuals with disabilities.
We celebrate all dimensions of diversity in the workplace equally and ensure that everyone feels a sense of inclusion, participation and belonging. We also aim to extend this commitment to the partners we work with and the communities we serve. We are constantly listening, learning, and evolving to deliver on these principles. We are proud of our collaborative culture. Our diverse employee population shares our fundamental core values of We Treat Each Other with Respect, We Act with Integrity, We Value Trust, We Prioritize Safety, and We Foster Inclusion, which creates a culture that attracts top talent, forming the foundation for a great place to work!
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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.
