Production Line Worker

Xylem • Texarkana, AR

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About The Position

Smith-Blair, a Xylem brand, is seeking a Production Line Worker for various manufacturing production roles, including assembly lines, machine operation, material handling, and fabrication. The role supports the production of cast and fabricated couplings and requires working in a participative, team-oriented environment while following Lean Manufacturing principles and established safety and quality standards.

The position involves assembling and packing couplings, using manual and pneumatic hand tools, and performing repetitive operations that require continual eye-hand coordination. The employee may learn additional skills within the steel fabrication work cell and rotate to other job functions within the same labor grade as directed by a supervisor. The role is based in a large industrial facility and involves production equipment and areas for assembly, metal forming and fabrication, welding and grinding, finishing and painting, and product transport and material handling. Standard weekly hours are 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 and belief in Lean Manufacturing principles, including 5S, single-piece flow, and Kanban.
• General overall knowledge of the Cast Coupling and Fabricated Coupling manufacturing process.
• Ability to operate manual and pneumatic hand tools and perform manual assembly and packing.
• Ability to perform repetitive operations requiring continual eye-hand coordination.
• Ability to work extended hours to meet customer demands.
• Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including moderate lifting and lifting/pushing of 11–35 pounds, 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, eye-hand-coordinated operations to assemble parts according to established standards.
• Learn skills within the steel fabrication manufacturing work cell.
• Rotate to other job functions within the same labor grade when directed by a supervisor.
• Perform all 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 assigned by a supervisor.
• Participate in Xylem Watermark volunteer activities.

Benefits

• Professional development and continuous-learning opportunities.
• Comprehensive compensation, benefits, recognition, learning and development, work-life integration, and corporate citizenship programs.
• Opportunities to learn and volunteer on water-related projects through the Watermark corporate social responsibility program.
• Employee Networks for professional support, including networks for women, LGBT+ and allies, veterans, people of color and allies, emerging leaders, and working parents.
• Paid Volunteer Program through Xylem Watermark.

What This Job Offers

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