Machine Operator/Grinder

Xylem; Texarkana (AR); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Xylem is seeking a Machine Operator for its Texarkana, Arkansas location. The role involves setting up and operating grinding equipment to finish grind to specifications on fabricated couplings. The candidate should be a team player, capable of following Lean manufacturing practices, and willing to work extended hours to meet customer demands.

Minimum qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED; manufacturing experience is preferred but not required. Forklift experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent GED required.
• Manufacturing/production experience desired but not required.
• Forklift operation experience desired but not required.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate grinding equipment per instructions.
• Read and interpret shop orders and work from verbal/written instructions.
• Maintain safety, quality, and housekeeping in the work area.
• Possess capability to work extended hours to meet customer demands.
• Perform self-inspection of products to ensure quality and quantity.
• Participate in Lean manufacturing practices and continuous improvement.
• Handle various grinding equipment (wheel, disc, belt) safely.
• Follow supervisor directions and complete other duties as assigned.

Skills

Team player

Lean principles

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Onsite

Texarkana, Arkansas

Full time

R51627

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 required.

• Forklift operation experience desired but not required.

Physical Demands:

(The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• Moderate lifting (11-50 lbs.), moderate pushing (11-50 lbs.)

• Regularly required to stand, reach, bend and move/walk throughout the facility

• Regularly required to listen, talk to, and see co-workers and managers on a daily basis

Work Environment:

(The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• Large industrial facility

• Manufacturing/production work areas and equipment related to: product assembly and assembly lines, metal forming and metal fabrication, welding/grinding, product finishing/painting, product transport/material handling, etc.

• Standard weekly job hours: 40 hours

• Overtime is not standard but can be frequent based on seasonal workload

Xylem is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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 Affe ;