Technical Assembler

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.  



Technical Assembler

Mueller Water Products, the leading manufacturer and marketer of products and services used in the transmission, distribution, and measurement of water in North America, has an opening for a Technical Assembler based in our Emporia, KS Facility.

Job Description:

The Technical Assembler position supports the technical and primary electrical components of Pratt Industrial’s valves ensuring that customers receive a fully functional product. This position also supports warehouse efforts in quality control of outgoing and returned products.

Responsibilities:

• Complete actuation and basic electrical on products including wiring and work with solenoids, limit switches, and positioners.
• Inspect, test, and evaluate products that are returned by customers and new products entering the warehouse using measuring devices like gauges, meters, and calipers.
• Preparing necessary reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data.
• Eliminating products that are not up to standards and finding the reasons for product problems.
• Understand and apply blueprints and technical diagrams.
• Use testing devices such as calipers, hydro test press, torque tester, and voltmeter to identify and report electrical problems
• Ability to work in fast-paced environment
• Keep work area and department clean and organized.
• Maintain safe operations by adhering to all relevant safety guidelines, procedures, and regulations and flagging any equipment or safety issues to the appropriate supervisor.

Required Experience:

• Standard technical electrician skills (and safety knowledge)
• Experience with valves and fabrication is a plus

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including, but not limited to, safety glasses, steel-toed shoes, and/or ear plugs, while working in an industrial and/or manufacturing environment. 
• Ability to use hands to handle, feel, or manipulate objects with fingers.
• Ability to frequently sit, stand, walk, and reach within hands and/or arm’s length.
• Ability to frequently stoop, kneel, and crouch. 
• Ability to occasionally reach overhead or at or below shoulder level.
• Ability to ascend or descend ladders or steps in confined spaces, as required by work area.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, pull, or move objects between 25 and 50 pounds in weight in all directions.
• Ability to remain in stationary or standing position for prolonged periods and to alternate between positions as necessary.
• Ability to repeat gross or fine manipulation that may include the use of wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• Ability to perform close visual inspections of products, which may include specific vision requirements.
• Ability to work in an open warehouse environment, subject to seasonal weather (hot/cold).







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. 

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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.