Paul Mueller Careers

The Electrician position is responsible for installing complex electrical equipment, automated machines, controls, panels, relays, circuit breakers, lighting, communication systems, and alarms.  This position will work closely with electrical contractors to ensure all installation and fabrication meets required specifications as directed by company policy and the customer. 

Essential Job Functions

• Ensure safety by observing the local, state, and national electrical-code regulations.
• Must be able to understand technical documents, such as wiring schematics.
• Strong understanding of VFD’s and PLC’s.
• Perform work on voltage up to 480 volts safely.
• Cut, bend, thread and hang conduit. 
• Pull, label and terminate wire and cabling for power and control circuits.
• Install lights, power, electronic, and control circuits as needed.
• Maintain housekeeping of work site areas. 
• Complete tasks, work orders, and projects as assigned and regularly meets deadlines. 
• Update the project team of electrical progress timely and regularly.
• Design tooling and fixtures as required to meet custom needs.
• Troubleshoot defective electrical parts.
• Utilize PLC skills to trouble shoot equipment related issues.
• Wire control panels as needed.
• Energize electrical panels, verify power on instrumentation, determine whether I/O (Input/Output) is landed according to the I/O list, and verify instrumentation is operating within design tolerances as part of PFAT (Pre-Factory Acceptance Testing). 
• Redline electrical schematics according to as-built function.
• Use of hand tools and machinery is required.
• Troubleshoot and resolve all electrical issues.
• Coordinate with area supervisors regarding work which is being conducted on equipment which might impact safety and/or production.
• Lead and collaborate with electrical contractors on site.
• Collaborate with Electrical Engineers to ensure fabrication meets the designed function. 
• Must maintain arc flash and LOTO training. 
• Use of organizational and planning techniques to maximize productivity and efficiency of personnel.
• All other duties as assigned. 
• Driver’s license required.
• Travel to customer locations including international travel could be up to 15% as required by the project.
• The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Regular, in-person attendance due to necessary teamwork and personal interactive nature of this position.
• Overtime is a mandatory condition of employment in this position.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities (Competencies)

• Ability to effectively train team members in a way that is understood by the trainee. 
• Ability to work with and around moving equipment/machines.
• Ability to take initiative to develop outside-the-box ideas.
• Ability to work independently or in a team.
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with individuals at all levels as well as external vendors.
• Ability to use critical thinking skills for troubleshooting issues.
• Ability to use a computer and efficiently utilize platforms such as Microsoft Office. 
• Excellent communication skills.
• Self-starter and goal oriented.
• Manage and prioritize multiple tasks and projects in parallel in a time sensitive environment.
• Advanced knowledge of manufacturing equipment and tooling.
• Must be able to read manuals and technical documents. 
• Must be able to operate powered industrial vehicles and aerial lifts and maintain license. 
• OSHA 10 preferred.
• Must have a strong understanding of the National Electric Code. 

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Three (3) to five (5) years’ previous experience in manufacturing, maintenance, and/or electrical required. 
• Electrical journeyperson’s license preferred

Base Compensation Range: $29.57 - $44.35 hourly. 

Variable Compensation Range: Incentive bonus eligibility up to 10% of gross annual salary base on company performance (as of 2024).

 

Health and Ancillary Benefit Overview: 

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance with low employee premiums
• Free off-site medical clinic
• Company paid Life Insurance & Short-Term Disability
• 401k - Employer match of up to 4.0% for coworker contributions of 8.0% or more
• Company covers tuition costs up to $5,250.00 annually, contingent on course completion and grades
• Paid Time Off and Sick, Family & Parental Paid Time Off
• Ten (10) Paid Holidays
• Four-day work weeks, varied shifts, and flexible remote work options depending on position  
• Career progression program for advancement
• Free in-house welding, grinding & machine operation school  
• In-house training program

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Exposure to conditions, such as: dust, fumes, noise and high-degree varying seasonal temperatures. Machinery with energy sources including electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, chemical, or other energy.

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to walk, stand, use hands and fingers, handle, grasp or feel; reach with hands and arms climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.  

Additional effort requirements consist of, but are not limited to, lifting, pushing and pulling material, stairs, and ladders. When there is an occasion to move he

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Applicants for Paul Mueller Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

Paul Mueller Company is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.

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If you are interested in applying and need assistance or have questions, please call 417-575-9000.

The Lead Electrician is responsible for the assembly, quality control, and troubleshooting of company electrical products/equipment. This position requires travel to customer locations, providing installation oversight, supervision of field coworkers, technical support, resolving issues and ensuring the optimal performance of products and equipment. The Lead Electrician is responsible for customer satisfaction through direct contact with our customers to support and satisfy their specifications. This position will work closely with electrical contractors to ensure all fabrication and installation meets required specifications as directed by company policy and customer requirement.

Essential Job Functions

• Responsible for performing electrical tasks and work on voltage up to 480 volts safely.
• Responsible for cutting, bending, threading and hanging conduit. 
• Responsible for pulling, labeling and terminating wire and cabling for power and control circuits.
• Responsible for installing lights, power, electronic, and control circuits.
• Responsible for maintenance of housekeeping of work site areas. 
• Responsible for the care and maintenance of tools, tool boxes and calibrated diagnostic tools.
• Responsible for wiring control panels as needed.
• Collaborate with Electrical Engineers to ensure fabrication meets the designed function. 
• Update the project team of electrical progress timely and regularly.
• Design tooling and fixtures as required to meet custom needs.
• Responsible for energizing electrical panels, verifying power on instrumentation, determining whether Inputs/Outputs (I/O) is landed according to the I/O list, and verifying instrumentation is operating within design tolerances as part of PFAT (Pre-Factory Acceptance Testing). 
• Responsible to redline electrical schematics according to as-built function and submit for correction.  Verify correction(s) once complete.
• Lead and collaborate with electrical contractors on site 
• Use of organizational and planning techniques to maximize productivity and efficiency of personnel.
• Time keeping and time approval of electrical contractors.
• Responsible for coordinated resources needed for field work activities including both company and job site personnel and equipment 
• Provide job site oversight including supervision of field coworkers, delivery, setting and installation of equipment.
• Responsible for facilitating communication between the job site personnel and the responsible company Project Manager to ensure that objectives are aligned.
• Provide safety oversight for site activities including the oversight of both Company and site personnel.
• Provide onsite technical assistance to customers which includes but is not limited to new machine site acceptance testing, start-up commissioning, customer training, service contracts, warranty and billable work.
• Responsible for making travel arrangements (rental car, airfare and hotel accommodations) utilizing the company travel policy.
• Perform job site evaluations of equipment for customer and/or business unit.
• Train and mentor lower skilled technicians/electricians as needed.
• Obtain and maintain current OSHA 30 certification at a minimum.
• Obtain and maintain current safety training certifications and licenses, such as LOTO (Lockout Tagout), Motorized Equipment (forklift, aerial lifts), PPE (personal protective equipment), Fall Protection, etc.
• Maintain arc flash and LOTO training. 
• Travel to customer locations including international travel will be 75% minimum and up to 90% peak demands.
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned.
• Ensure safety by observing the local, state, and national electrical-code regulations.
• Ensures lessons learned applied to future efforts.
• All other duties as assigned. 
• Must have valid driver’s license.
• Regular, in-person attendance due to necessary teamwork and personal interactive nature of this position.
• Overtime is a mandatory condition of employment and frequent in this position.
• The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities (Competencies)

• Advanced knowledge of technical documents, such as wiring schematics.
• Advanced knowledge of Variable Frequency Drives (VFD’s).
• Advanced knowledge and experience with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC’s).
• Advanced use of hand tools and machinery.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a mechanical aptitude that allows for effective communication of the product to our customers.
• Ability to efficiently utilize Microsoft Office and Google Suite.
• Ability to use hand tools and calibration diagnostic tools.
• Excellent communication skills both orally and written.
• Ability to work well under pressure and manage time effectively, in a constantly changing environment.
• Ability to take initiative and implement outside-the-box ideas.
• Ability to work independently or in a team.
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with individuals at all levels and customers.
• Self-starter and goal oriented.

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Five (5+) years’ experience as a working electrician foreman or lead required.
• Five (5+) years’ experience in manufacturing of stainless-steel equipment preferred.
• Five (5+) years’ experience in electrical and mechanical theory and diagnosis preferred.

Base Compensation Range: $33.71 - $50.56 per hour 

Variable Compensation Range: Incentive bonus eligibility up to 10% of gross annual salary base on company performance (as of 2024).

 Health and Ancillary Benefit Overview: 

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance with low employee premiums
• Free off-site medical clinic
• Company paid Life Insurance & Short-Term Disability
• 401k - Employer match of up to 4.0% for coworker contributions of 8.0% or more
• Company covers tuition costs up to $5,250.00 annually, contingent on course completion and grades
• Paid Time Off and Sick, Family & Parental Paid Time Off
• Ten (10) Paid Holidays
• Four-day work weeks, varied shifts, and flexible remote work options depending on position  
• Career progression program for advancement
• Free in-house welding, grinding & machine operation school  
• In-house training program

 WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Exposure to conditions, such as: dust, fumes, noise and high-degree varying seasonal temperatures. Machinery with energy sources including electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, chemical, or other energy.

 PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to walk, stand, use hands and fingers, handle, grasp or feel; reach with hands and arms climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Additional effort requirements consist of, but are not limited to, lifting, pushing and pulling material, stairs, and ladders. When there is an occasion to move heavy material greater than 50 pounds, the operator will request assistance from another operator, or utilize provided lifting equipment.

 

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Applicants for Paul Mueller Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

Paul Mueller Company is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.

EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran

If you are interested in applying and need assistance or have questions, please call 417-575-9000.

The Lead Engineer provides guidance and direction on process and structural engineering analysis, calculations and design of all specialized and Engineered to Order (ETO) products.

This position will oversee all project direction from an engineering perspective as well as analyze and provide solutions to challenges. This position will provide guidance and training to all other engineers throughout the organization.  The Lead Engineer supervises, supports, trains and develops other engineers or technically disciplined coworkers.

Essential Job Functions

• Responsible for coaching, teaching, and supervision of assigned personnel.
• Responsible for effective employee relations. Initiates and is proactive with employee coaching and development. Resolves employee issues through identifying problems and resolutions. 
• Provide on-site leadership for project team by building and motivating team members to meet project goals while adhering to their responsibilities and project milestones.  
• Responsible for the performance management (hiring, development, discipline, termination) of direct reports while collaborating with Human Resources.
• Responsible for building and maintaining business relationships, which includes working with all levels of the organization.
• Work cross-functionally with others and lead meetings to determine needs, evaluate project progress, troubleshoot challenges, and execute according to the assigned to project.   
• Assess current team capabilities and identify skill gaps. Lead the recruitment, selection, and onboarding of engineering personnel to meet project demands. Provide mentorship, training, development, and succession planning for engineering staff.
• Provide mechanical engineering analysis and specification (e.g. process, structural).
• Performs and/or monitors the preparation of design output (e.g. drawings, datasheets, specs.).
• Performs and/or monitors the review of design output to assure project requirements are fulfilled.
• Performs and/or monitor the preparation and quality of engineering output (e.g. ASME calculation reports, support reactions, process estimates, specifications).
• Develop and communicate plans for project execution.
• Establish and maintain document control procedures.
• Oversee transition and assignment of new projects to direct reports.
• Support and troubleshoot assembly and testing processes as they relate to design manufacturability and functionality. 
• Provide timely resolution to issues related to process, design and/or structural engineering throughout the production process.
• Provide advanced process, design and structural support throughout the production processes as needed.
• Collaborate with other professional disciplines throughout the business on technical inquires and needs.
• Drive and execute continuous improvement ideas and projects to improve efficiencies, improve manufacturability and reduce rework. 
• Provide strategic direction for engineering projects, ensuring that solutions are innovative, scalable, and aligned with industry best practices.
• Support a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the engineering team. Stay updated with the latest industry trends, tools, and technologies to maintain the company's competitive edge.
• Provide training to direct personnel and customers as needed. 
• Travel including international, could be up to 15% as required by the project or other needs.
• Perform other duties and take on other responsibilities as required.
• Must have a valid driver’s license. 
• Regular, in-person attendance due to necessary teamwork and personal interactive nature of this position
• The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities (Competencies)

• Leadership skills to lead, develop, and coach others in a proactive manner.
• Knowledge of principles and procedures for employee selection, development, and training.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills
• Self-motivated attitude with the ability to multitask with little supervision and thrive in a timeline-driven environment
• Exceptional work ethics and initiative, ensuring all task are followed through in a fast‐paced and diversified work environment
• Ability to work individually or as part of a team
• Exceptional organization and planning skills.
• Exceptional technical customer service skills.
• Advanced experience in heat transfer analysis, fluid mechanics, and process system design as applicable.
• Experience with beverage processing equipment design as applicable.
• Experience with agitation processes, design and/or process design with skidded systems as applicable.
• Experience with Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and other structural analysis software (e.g. Compress) as applicable.
• Advanced experience with AutoCAD and Inventor as applicable.
• Advanced knowledge of relevant standards (e.g. ASME) as applicable.
• Knowledge of estimating, construction costs, scheduling, purchasing, engineering principles and techniques, and various construction methods and installation procedures
• Broad understanding of a wide spectrum of materials, their characteristics, tolerances and limitations.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or similar degree program is required. 
• Professional Engineering License is required.
• Obtain and maintain a Certificate of Engineer of Responsible Charge per ASME Section VIII Division 1 for two or more scope activities as applicable.
• Minimum of seven (7) or more years of experience in a process and structural engineering related field is required.

Base Compensation Range: $121,990 - $208,667 annually 

 

Variable Compensation Range: Incentive bonus eligibility up to 10% of gross annual salary base on company performance (as of 2024).

Health and Ancillary Benefit Overview: 

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance with low employee premiums
• Free off-site medical clinic
• Company paid Life Insurance & Short-Term Disability
• 401k - Employer match of up to 4.0% for coworker contributions of 8.0% or more
• Company covers tuition costs up to $5,250.00 annually, contingent on course completion and grades
• Paid Time Off and Sick, Family & Parental Paid Time Off
• Ten (10) Paid Holidays
• Four-day work weeks, varied shifts, and flexible remote work options depending on position  
• Career progression program for advancement
• Free in-house welding, grinding & machine operation school  
• In-house training program

Professional office environment with some time spent in a manufacturing shop. Use of standard office equipment (computers, phones, copiers, and filing cabinets, etc.). Frequent presence on the manufacturing floor as well as field operations. Exposure to conditions, such as: dust, fumes, noise and high-degree varying seasonal temperatures. 

 

 

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Applicants for Paul Mueller Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

Paul Mueller Company is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.

EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran

If you are interested in applying and need assistance or have questions, please call 417-575-9000.