Plate Gasket Assembly 2nd shift

Xylem • Town of Cheektowaga, NY

3d • Onsite

About The Position

AWS Cheektowaga (StandardXchange), a Xylem brand, provides heat transfer solutions for industrial and commercial markets. The Heat Transfer team is seeking a Plate Gasketer to assemble plates and gaskets for its Plate Product Line. The role is on the second shift and is suited to someone who can stand at a workstation and has experience in a fast-paced assembly environment.

The Plate Gasketer works with Production Control, Quality Assurance, and Manufacturing Engineering to plan, schedule, and produce products. The role includes completing all tasks related to gasketing Plate and Frame thermal plates, checking materials before use, following drawings and procedures, maintaining production records and material counts, preparing assemblies for shipment, and maintaining tools, equipment, cleanliness, and a safe work area.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Six months of assembly experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to stand at a workstation in a fast-paced assembly work environment.
• Ability to lift 30–35 pounds and regularly sit or stand, reach, bend, and move about the facility.
• Ability to listen, talk to, and see employees on a daily basis.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with Production Control, Quality Assurance, and Manufacturing Engineering to plan, schedule, and produce products; attend meetings as directed.
• Encourage, review, and recommend improvements to department processes, safety, throughput, methods, and procedures.
• Perform work requiring knowledge of practices and techniques and the application and operation of equipment, tools, fixtures, and instruments; plan and execute difficult work.
• Plan and carry out tasks related to gasketing Plate and Frame thermal plates.
• Remove and install gaskets as required, and verify material quality, type, and quantity before starting gasketing operations.
• Gasket plates according to drawings, special instructions, and procedures.
• Complete and document material cycle counts.
• Sort, identify, and stock materials; generate labels and sort and tag materials, racks, and storage bins.
• Ensure units and parts are clean according to specifications, customer requirements, or procedures before release for shipment.
• Package gaskets, plates, and plate assemblies for shipment to customers or subcontractors as necessary.
• Complete required paperwork, such as routers and checklists, to document inspection and conformance with fabrication requirements and maintain fabrication status.
• Verify that gauges and measuring tools are within their calibration dates.
• Lubricate and clean tools and equipment daily.
• Follow safety and shop rules, report unsafe conditions, maintain required PPE, and participate in personal air and noise sampling when directed.
• Inspect work to ensure products and pieces meet specifications and quantities, and report deviations.
• Assist with or train new employees in the job classification.
• Maintain housekeeping and a safe work area by sweeping, clearing debris, and arranging products at least daily.

Benefits

• Professional development and continuous learning opportunities.
• Comprehensive compensation, benefits, recognition, learning and development, work-life integration, and corporate citizenship programs.
• Opportunity to learn and volunteer on water-related projects through the Watermark corporate social responsibility program.
• Employee Networks that offer professional support for employees from diverse backgrounds.
• Paid Volunteer Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED