Paul Mueller Careers

Co-workers in this classification are required to have an advanced understanding and competency in stainless steel welding and grinding operations and blue print reading. Must be able to pass our Craftsman test.

Essential Job Functions

• Perform difficult and unusual manual and machine welding operations in all positions, including layout and fit up
•  Shape, cut or form metal to fabricate complex parts using press brake, shear, roll, dishing machine, flanging equipment and various forming equipment.  Layout, locate and mark bending lines, construct templates and patterns
•  Set up or assist lower classifications in setting up machines
•  Operate mobile crane equipment with the capacity of greater than 20,000 lbs. and directs the rigging and hoisting of equipment
•  Finish grinding where grade and type of abrasive must be determined. Finish and compliance to specifications are critical
•  Perform other duties requiring similar skills and abilities as assigned
•  Guide and train other employees in any classification to improve their skills and perpetuate the trade

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities (Competencies), Education

• Requires considerable skills to fuse dissimilar metals, maximize weld strength, avoid distortion and conform to exacting tolerances and specifications. Must obtain and maintain ASME certifications 
•  Layout, locate and mark bending lines, construct templates and patterns
•  Knowledgeable in physical properties of metal, effects of heat, allowances for thickness, weld shrinkage and welding techniques
•  Ability to read, interpret and work from blueprints, sketches or other specifications with a high degree of proficiency and little or no supervision or direction. 
• Knowledge of product, mechanics, shop mathematics, shop processes and procedures is essential
•  Knowledge of abrasives, conditions of metal and finish are critical

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred. 
• Basic Blueprint reading, basic welding and basic grinding

Base Compensation Range: $24.25 - $26.75 per hour 

Shift Differential: $2.00 per hour 

Variable Compensation Range:  Incentive bonus eligibility up to 12% 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.

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.

We are currently searching for a Fabricator for our Springfield MO Facility.  Co-workers in this classification have a basic understanding and competency in stainless steel welding and grinding operations.

Essential Job Functions

• Operates mobile crane equipment with the capacity of less than 20,000 lbs. and directs the rigging and hoisting of equipment
• Set up and operate machines to make production parts to standard shop blueprints
• Perform ordinary manual welding, grinding and cutting operations in all positions
• Grind where grade and type of abrasives must be determined by others
• Quarter heads and shells for fit-up and determine degrees and location of fittings and nozzles
• Paint where finish or compliance to specifications are critical
• Operate spray foam insulating and sandblast equipment
• Perform tinning and complex soldering operations
• Operate spot and seam resistance welding equipment
• Set up and operate machines that require minimal skills and experience, such as presses, shears, saws, punches, etc.
• Assemble motor controls and perform three-phase wiring requiring a working knowledge of ladder diagram logics
• Coordinate various warehouse activities involving receiving, special order and inventory
• Perform other duties requiring similar skills and abilities as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities (Competencies)

• Knowledge in blocking, clamping and holding parts to avoid distortion and conform with normal shop tolerances and specifications
• Basic knowledge of abrasives, conditions of metal and finish are necessary
• Ability to read, interpret and work from blueprints, sketches and other specifications with proficiency

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.  Basic Blueprint reading, basic welding and basic grinding

Base Compensation Range: $19.00 - $20.80 per hour 

Shift Differential: $2.00 per hour 

Variable Compensation Range:  Incentive bonus eligibility up to 12% 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.

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.

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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 Manufacturing Engineer I is responsible for developing, designing, implementing and managing tooling, processes and procedures. This position will train all personnel on improvements or implementation of tooling, processes and procedures. This position is responsible for managing one or more projects that may include large capital expenditures or cost saving initiatives that positively impact safety, maintenance, quality, on time delivery (OTD), efficiency and inventory. The Manufacturing Engineer will support manufacturing for all types of continuous improvement activities and may also participate on or co-lead continuous improvement events. This position will also assist in the execution of Engineered to Order (ETO) sold projects as they are shared between design and manufacturing processes. 

Essential Job Functions

• Design, justify, implement and manage capital projects including machine and fixturing purchases, shop floor layout designs, material handling equipment, product troubleshooting, etc. 
• Develop training materials and train all personnel on improved or new tooling, machines, processes and procedures.
• Create and execute improvements to achieve goals established in Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). 
• Utilize scorecard performance and key metrics to prioritize efforts on tasks and projects. 
• Use real-time problem-solving tools to implement root cause solutions surrounding safety, quality, OTD, productivity, efficiency, cost savings, etc. 
• Support new product development and ETO projects ensuring successful manufacturability. 
• Implement and maintain 5S and housekeeping efforts throughout manufacturing and in collaboration with direct personnel.

• Collaborate with the hourly production coworkers to improve their daily work as needed or required.
• Collaborate and build relationship with Planners and Engineering to maintain routers in JDE to support accurate costing and profitability.
• Collaborate and build relationships with other professional disciplines throughout the business on technical inquiries and needs. 

• Collaborate and build relationships with sales and marketing to develop new product offerings in a research and development capacity. 
• Provide training and guidance to other Manufacturing Engineering Technicians as needed.
• Leverage knowledge of Manufacturing Engineer II in regards to design methodology, skills, and tools.

• Travel including international, could be up to 15% as required by the project or other needs.

• 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)

• Metal forming, welding, grinding, machining, manufacturing, including general CAM and/or layout experience.
• Must have a thorough understanding of drafting and knowledge of engineering principals and techniques including various sheet metal fabrication processes and installation procedures
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing knowledge or related concepts. 

• Ability to work well under pressure and manage time effectively in a constantly changing and time sensitive environment while prioritizing multiple tasks in parallel.

• Excellent communication skills both orally and written with keen attention to detail.
• Ability to take initiative to develop new strategies and outside-the-box ideas.
• Self-starter and goal oriented who will aggressively pursue successful resolution of safety risks in a timely manner.
• Ability to work independently or collaboratively with a team.
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with individuals at all levels of the organization.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to efficiently utilize Microsoft Office. AutoCAD experience required.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or similar degree program is required.

One (1) to three (3) years related experience preferred.

Base Compensation Range: $59,159 - $88,739 annually 

Variable Compensation Range: Incentive bonus eligibility up to 12% of gross annual salary base on company performance.

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. 

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 Production Supervisor position plans and directs all manufacturing duties for a business unit including the direct supervision of hourly employees.  This position is responsible for the safety of their team and quality and efficiencies of the product.  The Production Supervisor plans and assigns work, enforces company policies and procedures, drives continuous improvement, and mentors and develops hourly employees. 

 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 and organizations of the company to maintain and provide status of key projects.
• Manages manufacturing product line staff including monitoring, evaluating, counseling, disciplining, and appraising job performance. 
• Promote a culture that emphasizes safety for all activities.  In the case of a safety incident or injury, perform investigations and execute corrective actions in a timely manner.
• Inform and train hourly employees on required safety topics, processes, and procedures. 
• Balance quality, productivity, cost, safety and morale to achieve positive results in all areas. 
• Complete timekeeping, absenteeism, and attendance related corrective actions in a timely manner. 
• Organize, prioritize, plan and establish work schedules, assignments, & production sequences to meet. 
• Define and drive continuous improvement in area to improve business results and process repeatability. 
• Manage and maintain housekeeping and 5S. 
• Create and manage departmental performance measures, including visual controls and Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s). 
• Communicate with Planning daily to ensure adequate maintenance of proper inventory levels, delivery schedules, and production needs to successfully achieve the project schedule. 
• Assist with managing product line financials including participation in Open Book Management.
• Collaborate with other supervisors to coordinate operations and labor activities between product lines as necessary.
• Ensure lessons learned applied to future efforts.
• 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.
• Perform other related duties, as needed and assigned, including backup for other department personnel, to ensure support of the production plan.

 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.
• Excellent communication skills both orally and written.
• Experience with technologies and best practices across multiple platforms.
• Ability to work well under pressure and manage time effectively, prioritize and multitask in a constantly changing environment.
• Ability to take initiative to develop new strategies and outside-the-box ideas.
• Ability to work independently or in a team with demonstration of excellent leadership skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with individuals at all levels.
• Ability to analyze difficult situations and react in a timely manner.
• Computer skills using Microsoft Office, ERP systems, JDE, Project Management, CRM systems, and scheduling software such as MS Project or Primavera P6.
• Self-starter and goal oriented who will aggressively pursue order management issues for successful resolution in a timely manner.
• Strong interpersonal skills and organization skills with a mechanical aptitude that allows for effective communication of the product to our customers.
• Possess a working knowledge of master scheduling of a finished product with multiple levels of processes required to reach the finished stage.
• Possess a working knowledge of engineering prints and manufacturing capacity to effectively determine need dates for components.
• Knowledge of the master data that drives forecasting, planning, scheduling, and shipping within an ERP system.

 Education and Experience

• A Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering, Materials Management or other degree fields are preferred.  High School Diploma required. 
• A minimum of three (3) years related experience in manufacturing or production is required for this position.

Base Compensation Range: $59,159 - $88,739 annually

Variable Compensation Range: Incentive bonus eligibility up to 12% of gross annual salary base on company performance.

 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

 Working Conditions

Manufacturing shop 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.

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 Production Supervisor position plans and directs all manufacturing duties for a business unit including the direct supervision of hourly employees.  This position is responsible for the safety of their team and quality and efficiencies of the product.  The Production Supervisor plans and assigns work, enforces company policies and procedures, drives continuous improvement, and mentors and develops hourly employees. 

 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 and organizations of the company to maintain and provide status of key projects.
• Manages manufacturing product line staff including monitoring, evaluating, counseling, disciplining, and appraising job performance. 
• Promote a culture that emphasizes safety for all activities.  In the case of a safety incident or injury, perform investigations and execute corrective actions in a timely manner.
• Inform and train hourly employees on required safety topics, processes, and procedures. 
• Balance quality, productivity, cost, safety and morale to achieve positive results in all areas. 
• Complete timekeeping, absenteeism, and attendance related corrective actions in a timely manner. 
• Organize, prioritize, plan and establish work schedules, assignments, & production sequences to meet. 
• Define and drive continuous improvement in area to improve business results and process repeatability. 
• Manage and maintain housekeeping and 5S. 
• Create and manage departmental performance measures, including visual controls and Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s). 
• Communicate with Planning daily to ensure adequate maintenance of proper inventory levels, delivery schedules, and production needs to successfully achieve the project schedule. 
• Assist with managing product line financials including participation in Open Book Management.
• Collaborate with other supervisors to coordinate operations and labor activities between product lines as necessary.
• Ensure lessons learned applied to future efforts.
• 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.
• Perform other related duties, as needed and assigned, including backup for other department personnel, to ensure support of the production plan.

 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.
• Excellent communication skills both orally and written.
• Experience with technologies and best practices across multiple platforms.
• Ability to work well under pressure and manage time effectively, prioritize and multitask in a constantly changing environment.
• Ability to take initiative to develop new strategies and outside-the-box ideas.
• Ability to work independently or in a team with demonstration of excellent leadership skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with individuals at all levels.
• Ability to analyze difficult situations and react in a timely manner.
• Computer skills using Microsoft Office, ERP systems, JDE, Project Management, CRM systems, and scheduling software such as MS Project or Primavera P6.
• Self-starter and goal oriented who will aggressively pursue order management issues for successful resolution in a timely manner.
• Strong interpersonal skills and organization skills with a mechanical aptitude that allows for effective communication of the product to our customers.
• Possess a working knowledge of master scheduling of a finished product with multiple levels of processes required to reach the finished stage.
• Possess a working knowledge of engineering prints and manufacturing capacity to effectively determine need dates for components.
• Knowledge of the master data that drives forecasting, planning, scheduling, and shipping within an ERP system.

 Education and Experience

• A Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering, Materials Management or other degree fields are preferred.  High School Diploma required. 
• A minimum of three (3) years related experience in manufacturing or production is required for this position.

Base Compensation Range: $59,159 - $88,739 annually

Variable Compensation Range: Incentive bonus eligibility up to 12% 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

 Working Conditions

Manufacturing shop 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.

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.

We are currently searching for a Production Employee for our Springfield MO Facility.  Co-workers in this classification are required to have an entry level knowledge of ordinary manufacturing operations.

Essential Job Functions

• Assist Craftsmen, Fabricators and other Production Workers as required
• Operates equipment (rolls, shears, brakes, forming equipment, etc.) that is repetitive in nature, requires minimal or routine set up, or set up is performed by someone else
• Perform routine painting where finish or compliance to specifications are not critical
• Prepare parts and equipment for shipment by packing, boxing, crating and loading
• Build, assemble, test and repair Components, Subassemblies and Assemblies, etc.
• Cuts up scrap using equipment such as shears, manual Plasma cutters, ironworkers, etc.
• Tack and flat welds (non-ASME)
• Perform calibration of vessels
• Grind, deburr, bevel and otherwise prepare edges or surfaces of material
• Quarter heads and shell
• Perform all shipping, receiving and warehouse functions
• Operate trucks under three tons, tractors and fork-trucks
• Basic computer use limited to locating and issuing parts
• Proficient in performing various jobs within the scope of standard products, such as, but not limited to, piping, electrical, repair work, fabricating, performing general welding and finishing operations, minor maintenance, painting, and sand blast
• The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner
• Perform other duties requiring similar skills and abilities as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities (Competencies)

• Ability to read a tape measure
• Basic blueprint reading knowledge
• Basic math skills

Education and Experience

• HS diploma or GED equivalent preferred. 

Base Compensation Range: $16.90 - $18.64 per hour 

Shift Differential: $2.00 per hour 

Variable Compensation Range:  Incentive bonus eligibility up to 12% 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.

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 Quality Control Inspector position ensures that the products manufactured by Paul Mueller Company meet the required specifications as directed by company policy, the customer, jurisdictional authority or a combination.  This position compares our products to the appropriate specification(s) and/or standard(s) and operates within the limits of company policy and authority delegated by the Quality Assurance Manager.

Essential Job Functions

• Develop and complete travelers, draft data reports, weld records, and other related project documentation.
• Complete and document product inspections and walk-down forms.
• Communicate schedule requirements to the Al to ensure data reports are complete on time.
• Confirm with manufacturing supervisor that required special testing or documentation is being completed.
• Work with the customer's inspection team during FAT as needed.
• Verify that the required standards of quality are maintained for the product involved.
• Ensure lessons learned applied to future efforts.
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned.
• Regular, in-person attendance due to necessary teamwork and personal interactive nature of this position.
• Overtime may be necessary and required and is dependent on workload. 
• The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner. 

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities (Competencies)

• Experience with ASME Code, Section VIII, Division I or equivalent.
• Mechanical aptitude with the ability to read and understand manufacturing drawings.
• Experience and knowledge of various NDE methods and techniques.
• Must be able to work on multiple tasks with little supervision in an organized manner and fast paced environment.
• Show initiative to perform duties beyond assignment-specific duties.
• Excellent communication skills both orally and written.
• Ability to work independently or in a team.
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with individuals at all levels.
• Ability to efficiently utilize Microsoft Office and email.

Education and Experience

• High school graduate or equivalent required. 
• Minimum of one (1) year weld inspection experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of various fabrication methods and installation procedures; a broad understanding of materials, how to navigate the applicable material specification for characteristics and their tolerances and limitations; and a general understanding of manufacturing equipment and systems

Base Compensation Range: $20.13 - $30.20 per hour 

Variable Compensation Range: Incentive bonus eligibility up to 12% 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. 

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 Service Technician is responsible for customer satisfaction through direct verbal and written contact with our customers to fulfill their technical service requirements. This position collaborates heavily with our Sales/Service Departments to promote future equipment, parts, and service sales. The Service Technician position will deliver technical training as required to the customer and/or dealer as applicable.  This position may support an individual business unit or multiple business units. 

Essential Job Functions

• 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. 
• Provide remote technical customer service to resolve technical issues, quality, and product reliability concerns in a prompt, courteous and knowledgeable manner.
• Document product issues and follow up with Production, Engineering, Vendors, Purchasing, Sales Management and Product Management as applies. 
• Maintain a competent and ongoing knowledge of technical operation of the product lines, including electrical, refrigeration and dairy sanitation regulations as applies. 
• Promote sales of new equipment, parts, and service by gathering pertinent information on customer’s needs and projects.
• Report daily service contact and activities with customers via service reports, e-mails, and telecommunications.
• Report daily job-related expense activities as required and per company policies.
• Assist in conducting training, including facility maintenance, equipment installation, developing training agendas, materials, presentations and visual training aids as applicable.
• Initiate and maintain service materials including installation and manuals, bulletins, and technical training aids.
• Assist customers with warranty issues in accordance with warranty policies and procedures.
• Perform Pre-FAT’s and FAT’s (Factory Acceptance Tests) and assist manufacturing operations when not traveling as applicable.
• Responsible for making travel arrangements (rental car, airfare and hotel accommodations), utilizing the company’s assigned travel agency and per company policies, with little to no supervision.      
• Develop support solutions for customers through partnership with a Senior Service Technician to ensure the customers’ needs are met.   
• Leverages knowledge of Senior Service Technician in regards to methodologies, skills, and tools.
• Perform site evaluations of equipment for customer and/or business unit.               
• Care for and maintain tools, tool boxes, and calibrated diagnostic tools.
• Obtain and maintain current OSHA 30 certification at a minimum.
• Obtain and maintain current safety training certifications and licenses, such as LOTO, Motorized Equipment (forklift, aerial lifts), PPE, Fall Protection, etc. as applicable.
• Travel to customer locations including international travel up to 25-90% depending on work performed. .
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned.
• Ensures lessons learned applied to future efforts.
• Must have valid driver’s license.
• Maintain company provided cell phone and laptop computer and abide by company internet policies.
• 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)

• Knowledge of Programmable Logic Controller (PLC).
• Knowledge of milk cooling and process chillers.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a mechanical aptitude that allows for effective communication of the product to our customers.
• Ability to efficiently utilize Microsoft Office.
• 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

*This position may support an individual business unit or multiple business units depending on experience and technical skills acquired. 

• High School Diploma or equivalent required 
• Universal EPA 608 Refrigerant Usage Certificate required*.
• Technical degree from an accredited Electrical and/or Refrigeration Trade Institution preferred.
• One (1) to three (3) years of experience in customer relations preferred. 
• One (1) to three (3) years of experience in electrical or refrigeration trades preferred.
• One (1) to three (3) years of experience in electrical and mechanical theory and diagnosis preferred.
• One (1) to three (3) years of experience with pharmaceutical grade steam generation system maintenance and repair preferred.

Base Compensation Range: $25.94 - $38.91 per hour 

Variable Compensation Range: Incentive bonus eligibility up to 12% of gross annual salary base on company performance.

 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.

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.

Employees in this classification are required to have an intermediate level knowledge of ordinary machine shop operations.

Essential Job Functions

• Operate machine shop equipment including band saws, belt sanders, blast cabinet, lathes, mills, drill presses and punching equipment where operations are directed by others
• Deliver parts to other departments with a scooter and/or fork truck
• Load and unload trucks delivering raw material
• Mark incoming material with part number and heat code 
• Stock material in raw material racks 
• Load, unload and/or deliver long, heavy and otherwise awkward loads
• Perform sandblasting operations
• Perform routine preventive maintenance on equipment and vehicles
• Cycle count inventory
• Assist Material Coordinator in miscellaneous job tasks as directed
• Spray for weeds in the raw material yard
• 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 and frequent in this position

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities (Competencies)

• Knowledge of Paul Mueller Company general work procedures in regards to marking and tagging material with proper work order number and heat codes as required
• Basic blueprint reading knowledge
• Basic math skills
• Ability to setup and cut different degrees of angles
• Ability to read a tape measure 
• Strong understanding of safe work practices in regards to fork truck operations

Education and Experience

• HS diploma or GED equivalent preferred
• Previous Machine Shop experience or related technical training

Base Compensation Range: $19.50 - $22.25 per hour 

Shift Differential: 10% 

Variable Compensation Range:  Incentive bonus eligibility up to 12% of gross annual salary base on company performance.

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.

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.