171 Plastic Setup Person

Xylem; Uniontown (Fayette County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Xylem, a Fortune 500 global water solutions company, is hiring for a manufacturing operator role in Uniontown, PA. The position involves removing mold, setting up presses, adjusting controls, and operating auxiliary equipment to produce compliant parts.

You will maintain records of start/stop times, production counts, and downtime, while keeping a clean and safe work area. The role emphasizes teamwork, following prescribed methods, reporting issues to supervision, and contributing to our mission

Responsibilities

• Remove mold and auxiliary equipment from press and return equipment to proper location; set next mold, adjust pressures, strokes, and temperatures; sample parts visually and dimensionally.
• Set and adjust machine controls per specifications and supervisor instructions; use setup records as guide for cycles and temperature settings.
• Prepare auxiliary equipment such as temperature controllers, conveyors, resin dryers, finishing tools, drill press, tapping head, etc.
• Report to supervisor any setups not executable per prescribed methods.
• Ensure machine is producing acceptable parts, checked by inspection, before release to production.
• Instruct operator on proper machine operation (loading/unloading).
• Acknowledge and correct molding difficulties; report problems to supervisor.
• Maintain accurate records of job times, production counts, and downtime.
• Maintain clean, safe, and orderly work area per quality standards.
• Perform additional duties as directed within scope.

Job description

Essential Duties/Principal Responsibilities

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.

• Removes mold and auxiliary equipment from press and returns equipment to proper location. Sets next mold, locates and fastens on press, adjusts by shimming, sets ejection, sets pins, sets and adjusts to prescribed pressures, stroke, and temperatures, changing piping as required. Sample parts visually as well as dimensionally using micrometers, depth gauges, Federal dial indicators, etc.
• Set and adjust machine controls according to specifications or from instructions of supervisor. Use all available setup records as a guide to machine setup in relation to machine cycles, temperature settings, etc.
• Setup and prepare auxiliary equipment such as temperature controllers, conveyors, resin dryers, finishing tools, drill press, tapping head, etc.
• Report to supervisor any setups that cannot be run in accordance with prescribed methods.
• Have machine in operation and producing acceptable parts, checked by inspection, before releasing for production operation.
• Instruct operator on proper operation of machine such as loading and unloading machine, etc.
• Acknowledge and correct molding difficulties. Report to supervisor of all problems and all difficulties with molding process
• Maintain accurate records on job starting and stopping times, production counts, and machine downtime.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area, quantity, quality, and safety standards or procedures.
• Perform additional job duties not outlined but within the scope of the job activities as directed

Join the global Xylem team to be a part of innovative technology solutions transforming water usage, conservation, and re-use. Our products impact public utilities, industrial sectors, residential areas, and commercial buildings, with a commitment to providing smart metering, network technologies, and advanced analytics for water, electric, and gas utilities. Partner with us in creating a world where water challenges are met with ingenuity and dedication; where we recognize the power of inclusion and belonging in driving innovation and allowing us to compete more effectively around the world.

At Xylem, you'll not only contribute to solving water issues but also have the chance to make a difference through our paid Volunteer Program, Xylem Watermark. We prioritize our employees' well-being through inclusion and belonging as well as our Employee Resource Groups (ERG). Proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (including disability and veterans) and Affiantive Action workplace, Xylem fosters an inclusive environment free from discrimination or harassment.

Please note that the information in this job description outlines the general nature of the position and is not an exhaustive list of duties. Xylem is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations to enable all employees to perform their essential job functions. We reserve the right to modify this job description and assign additional duties as needed. Embrace the opportunity to be part of Xylem's transformative journey in shaping the future of water technology! #XylemCareers #GlobalImpact #WaterInnovation