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Assembler (A2) 3rd shift

Xylem

Buffalo, New York

Job description

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.
Job Summary
The Assembly Technician is responsible for performing a variety of assembly, gasket-cutting, adhesive-application, and equipment-handling operations. This position requires the ability to interpret prints and work orders, maintain close tolerances, operate tools and equipment safely, and ensure completed work meets established specifications.
Pay Rate: $26.88 per hour
Shift Differential: Additional $0.85 per hour, where applicable
One-Year Pay Increase: Increases to $31.62 per hour on the employee's one-year anniversary date

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Receive and interpret instructions, prints, and work orders.

  • Plan and perform a wide variety of assembly operations.

  • Maintain close tolerances and proper alignment.

  • Rig and operate the department crane to handle, move, and position parts and units.

  • Use a variety of equipment, tools, fixtures, instruments, and gauges.

  • Apply sound knowledge of work practices, techniques, and equipment operation to complete complex assignments.

  • Plan and execute difficult or non-routine work assignments.

  • Perform gasket-cutting operations.

  • Apply adhesives and gasketing to heat exchangers as required.

  • Lubricate and clean equipment daily.

  • Inspect completed work using gauges and other measuring instruments.

  • Ensure products and components meet specifications and work-order requirements without deviation.

  • Take responsibility for the quality of completed work.

  • Follow all safety procedures and shop rules.

  • Assist with training new employees within the job classification.

  • Perform other related duties as assigned.


Minimum Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED.

  • Minimum of one year of manufacturing assembly experience.

  • Ability to pass a written test.

  • Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.

  • Ability to safely use hand tools, fixtures, equipment, and measuring instruments.


Physical and Work Environment Requirements

  • Ability to lift approximately 30-35 pounds.

  • Ability to stand, reach, bend, and move throughout the facility regularly.

  • Ability to work in a manufacturing-floor environment.

  • Regularly required to listen, communicate with employees, and visually inspect work and surroundings.

  • Must be able to follow required safety procedures and wear applicable personal protective equipment.


Equal Employment Opportunity
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 Affirmative 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!

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