Production Line Worker - Saddles

Xylem • Texarkana, AR

5d

About The Position

Smith-Blair, a Xylem brand, is hiring a Production Line Worker for various manufacturing production roles, such as assembly line work, machine operation, material handling, and fabrication. The position involves manufacturing Smith-Blair Saddle Fittings, manually assembling and packing full-circle and pipe-repair couplings, and learning skills across the steel fabrication manufacturing work cell. Employees follow established safety and quality procedures, maintain their work areas and equipment, and may rotate to other functions within the same labor grade as directed by a supervisor. The role is based in a large industrial facility, in manufacturing and production areas with equipment for assembly, metal forming and fabrication, welding and grinding, finishing and painting, and product transport and material handling. Standard weekly hours are 40; overtime is not standard but can be frequent depending on seasonal workload.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent GED.
• Team-player approach and 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 Smith-Blair's Saddle Fittings product manufacturing process.
• Ability to work extended hours to meet customer demands.
• Ability to lift and push 11–35 pounds moderately.
• Ability to stand, reach, bend, and move or walk throughout the facility regularly.
• Ability to listen, talk to, and see coworkers and managers on a daily basis.

Nice To Haves

• Manufacturing or production experience; desired but not required.
• Forklift operation experience; desired but not required.

Responsibilities

• Work in manufacturing production roles, including assembly, machine operation, material handling, and fabrication.
• Manually assemble and pack full-circle and pipe-repair couplings.
• Operate manual and pneumatic hand tools.
• Carry out repetitive manual operations requiring continual eye-hand coordination and assemble parts to established standards.
• Learn skills within the steel fabrication manufacturing work cell.
• Follow established safety procedures.
• Self-inspect products to maintain quality and quantity standards.
• Keep the work area clean and orderly and care for equipment properly.
• Rotate to other job functions within the same labor grade when directed by a supervisor.
• Perform other duties as assigned by a supervisor.
• Participate in Xylem Watermark volunteer activities.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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