Xylem is a Fortune 500 global water solutions company dedicated to advancing sustainable impact and empowering the people who make water work every day. As a leading water technology company with 23,000 employees operating in over 150 countries, Xylem is at the forefront of addressing the world's most critical water challenges. We invite passionate individuals to join our team, dedicated to exceeding customer expectations through innovative and sustainable solutions.
Xylem |ˈzīləm|
1) The tissue in plants that brings water upward from the roots;
2) a leading global water technology company.
Xylem, a leading global water technology company dedicated to solving the world’s most challenging water issues, is the leading global provider of efficient, innovative and sustainable water technologies improving the way water is used, managed, conserved and re-used. Our international team is unified in a common purpose: creating advanced technology and other trusted solutions to solve the world’s water challenges. We are committed to creating an organization of inclusion and diversity, where everyone feels involved, respected, valued and connected, and where everyone is free to bring their authentic selves and ideas.
If you are excited and passionate about helping us #letssolvewater, we want to hear from you! For more information, please visit us at www.xylem.com .
We Offer You More Than Just “A Job”
Professional Development – To advance the capabilities of our people, we offer a wide variety of experiences to support our employees’ professional growth and continuous learning.
Total Rewards – We offer comprehensive programs for compensation, benefits, recognition, learning and development, work-life integration and corporate citizenship.
Watermark – Watermark is our corporate social responsibility program working to provide education and access to safe water to ensure healthy lives, gender equality, and resilient communities. Employees have the opportunity to learn and volunteer on various water-related projects.
Employee Networks – Our Employee Networks provide a professional, supportive network for employees from diverse backgrounds, including Women’s, LGBT+ and Allies, Veteran’s, People of Color and Allies, Emerging Leaders, and Working Parents Networks.
The Role: Smith-Blair, a Xylem Brand, seeks to hire a Machine Operator to set up and operate various types of grinding equipment to level off and finish grind to specifications all fabricated couplings.
Essential Duties/Principal Responsibilities:
Must be a team player that exhibits excellent communication/interpersonal skills; motivated to work in a highly participative environment and understand and believe in the Lean Manufacturing Principles (5’s, single piece flow, KanBan, etc.).
Must be capable of setting up and operating all grinding equipment including but not limited to wheel, disc and belt grinders, pneumatic or electric grinders.
Will be required to level off and finish grind, to specifications, concentrations of excess metals, weld splatters, weld seams, metal burrs and break edges.
Must be capable of operating pneumatic hand tools, shotblaster, sandblaster and bead blaster.
Will be required to change and dress wheels, disc or mounted points when necessary.
Must have ability to work from verbal and written instructions.
Must be capable of reading and interpreting all shop orders.
Capable of working extended hours to meet customer demands.
Performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures.
Must self-inspect their products to maintain quality and quantity standards.
Keeps work area clean and orderly and maintains proper care of equipment.
Must perform any other duties as assigned by their supervisor.
Participation in Xylem Watermark volunteer activities
Minimum Qualifications: Education, Experience, Skills, Abilities, License/Certification:
High School Diploma or equivalent GED required.
Manufacturing/production experience desired but not…