Tapping Sleeve Assembler

Smith-Blair•Texarkana, TX

31d•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. Smith-Blair, a Xylem Brand, seeks to hire a Tapping Sleeve Assembler responsible for assembling all of Smith-Blair's tapping sleeve products in an efficient and effective manner in order to meet customer demand.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent GED required.

Nice To Haves

Manufacturing/production experience desired but not required.
Forklift operation experience desired but not required.

Responsibilities

Must be a team player that exhibits excellent communication/interpersonal skills; motivated to work in a highly participative environment and understand and believe in the Lean Manufacturing Principles (5's, single piece flow, KanBan, etc.).
Must be able to manually assemble fabricated or cast tapping sleeves and related tapping sleeve components/products.
May receive gaskets and clamps and manually stick gasket to clamp in proper location.
Must be proficient at operations requiring continual eye-hand coordination.
Must be able to form gaskets properly using mechanical or hydraulic press.
Must be able to cut gaskets (manual or shear) to proper length.
Must be able to bond gaskets using proper glue and/or heated bonder.
Must be capable of using computer to clock shop orders.
Will be required to report material shortages to supervisors.
Performs all work in accordance with established safety standards.
Must maintain quality and quantity standards.
Keeps work area cleaned, orderly, and maintains proper care of equipment.
Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor.