Assembler 2nd Shift

Xylem•Cheektowaga, NY

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Xylem's AWS Cheektowaga (StandardXchange) team is seeking a second-shift assembler for its standard product line. The role assembles shell-and-tube heat exchangers by interpreting blueprints, specifications, work instructions, and work orders. It involves a range of assembly operations, handling and positioning parts, gasket cutting, and applying adhesive and gasketing. The assembler is responsible for maintaining quality and inspecting work to ensure products meet specifications. The position is based in a manufacturing-floor environment.

Requirements

High school degree or GED.
At least one year of manufacturing assembly experience.
Pass a written test.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, specifications, and work instructions.
Ability to lift 30–35 lbs.
Regularly stand, reach, bend, and move about the facility.
Regularly listen, talk to, and see employees.

Responsibilities

Receive instructions, prints, and/or work orders.
Plan and perform a wide variety of assembly operations.
Maintain close tolerance and alignment.
Rig and operate the department crane to handle, move, and position parts and/or units.
Perform work requiring thorough knowledge of the practices and techniques, principles of application and operation of equipment, tools, fixtures, and instruments, and the ability to plan and execute difficult work.
Lubricate and clean equipment daily.
Observe all safety and shop rules.
Assist and/or train new employees in the job classification.
Take responsibility for the quality of work and inspect work with gauges to ensure products or pieces meet specifications or work orders without deviation.
Plan and perform gasket-cutting operations.
Apply adhesive and gasketing to heat exchangers as required.