Production Line Worker

Xylem • Texarkana, TX

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About The Position

Smith-Blair, a Xylem brand, is hiring a Production Line Worker for various manufacturing roles, including assembly-line work, machine operation, material handling, and fabrication. The role involves assembling and packing cast and fabricated couplings, operating manual and pneumatic hand tools, and learning work-cell skills in steel fabrication. The employee works in a large industrial facility and is expected to follow safety and quality procedures, maintain an orderly work area, and support production needs. The position has standard weekly hours of 40, with overtime that may be frequent based on seasonal workload.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent GED.
• Ability to work as a team player and demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Motivation to work in a highly participative environment and understanding of Lean Manufacturing Principles, including 5S, single-piece flow, and Kanban.
• General knowledge of the Cast Coupling and Fabricated Coupling manufacturing process.
• Ability to assemble and pack couplings and operate manual and pneumatic hand tools.
• Ability to perform repetitive operations requiring continual eye-hand coordination.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of moderate lifting and lifting/pushing, 11–35 lbs, and regularly standing, reaching, bending, and moving or walking throughout the facility.

Nice To Haves

• Manufacturing or production experience.
• Forklift operation experience.

Responsibilities

• Manually assemble and pack cast and fabricated couplings.
• Operate manual and pneumatic hand tools.
• Perform repetitive assembly operations requiring continual eye-hand coordination and meet established standards.
• Learn skills across the steel fabrication manufacturing work cell.
• Rotate to other job functions within the same labor grade when directed by the supervisor.
• Perform work in accordance with established safety procedures.
• Self-inspect products to maintain quality and quantity standards.
• Keep the work area clean and orderly and properly care for equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
• Participate in Xylem Watermark volunteer activities.
• Work extended hours when needed to meet customer demands.

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 Watermark.
• Paid Volunteer Program.
• Employee Networks and Employee Resource Groups.

What This Job Offers

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