Industrial Painter 3rd Shift

Xylem•Cheektowaga, NY

1d•$28 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

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. This role involves performing work requiring a thorough knowledge of practices and techniques, and operation of various types of equipment, tools, fixtures and instruments. The painter will plan and carry out tasks related to assembling, testing, paint preparation, painting, and packaging of assigned products. Key responsibilities include verifying material correctness, assembling and testing units, cleaning and preparing parts for painting, and operating necessary equipment like cranes and forklifts. The painter must adhere strictly to paint equipment procedures, monitor filter performance, and properly dispose of paint materials according to regulations. Additionally, the role requires maintaining daily usage sheets, wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE), and assisting with the training of new employees. Maintaining good housekeeping and a safe environment is also crucial.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
One year experience in painting
One year in assembly
Competent in reading, interpreting drawings
Capable of performing simple math calculations (addition, subtraction, division and multiplication)
Completion of RCRA training and First Responder Operations level training for handlers of Hazardous Material/Waste preferred.

Nice To Haves

Completion of RCRA training and First Responder Operations level training for handlers of Hazardous Material/Waste

Responsibilities

Plans and carries out all the tasks related to assembling, testing, paint preparation, painting and packaging of any assigned product.
Verifies all material used is correct (quality, type, quantity, etc.) and properly identified, prior to the start of work.
Assembles, tests, paints and packages units and parts to conform to drawings, special instructions, procedures etc. Verifies satisfactory test results and documents as required.
Cleans/prepares unit/parts as required prior to painting.
Receives instructions, interprets requirements and performs required operations. Instructions may be provided through checklists, drawings, routings, procedures, etc.
Recommends tooling and equipment necessary to support production. Maintains the inventory levels of stock paint.
Cuts spacers and tierods as required to support assembly operations.
Obtains material, fixtures and tools necessary to perform assigned duties. Rig and operate crane, forklift truck, handcart, etc. to handle, move, and position parts and/or units within or between departments.
Identifies parts with contract, model number, heat number, part number or other markings as directed.
Cleans and verifies component cleanliness is per specification, customer requirement and/or procedure.
Strictly adheres to start up, cleaning and shut down procedures/directions for all paint equipment.
Installs paint filters correctly and ensures they are in place during painting operations. Monitors filter performance (using manometer) and replaces filters as directed or as manometer level indicates.
Disposes of paint filters, paints, and related paint materials in accordance with all regulatory agency requirements.
Maintain daily usage sheets (req’d by NYSDEC State Facility Air Permit).
Sign off on paperwork (router, checklist, or other documents) and/or perform system entries per procedure or as directed to indicate operator has inspected his/her work and it conforms to the applicable fabrication requirements (drawings, specs, codes, etc.) and to maintain status of fabrication.
Verify all gauges and measuring tools are within proper calibration dates.
Lubricate and clean tools/equipment as necessary.
Each person is responsible for the quality of work and inspection, checking to insure that all product or pieces meet specifications and quantities without deviation and report any such deviations.
Perform daily safety checks on power vehicles and record findings on checkoff sheets.
Required personal protective equipment (PPE) will be worn, kept clean and properly maintained. Participate in personal air and noise sampling when directed.
Observe all safety and shop rules. Report all safety concerns to the department supervisor.
Assists and/or trains new employees in job classification.
Maintain good housekeeping and safe environment throughout work area(s), sweeps area(s), clears debris, arranges product, etc. on a daily basis to assure this. Notifies supervisor of any unsafe conditions. Maintains paint locker cleanliness and order. Thinners, solvents, and other flammable liquids must be stored in safety cans and remain closed unless material is being transferred. Grounding and bonding procedures must be strictly adhered too.