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.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:  To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• Perform work requiring a thorough knowledge of practices and techniques, and operation of various types of equipment, tools, fixtures and instruments.

·         Plans and carries out all the tasks related to assembling, testing, paint preparation, painting and packaging of any assigned product.

• Verifies all material used is correct (quality, type, quantity, etc.) and properly identified, prior to the start of work.

• Assembles, tests, paints and packages units and parts to conform to drawings, special instructions, procedures etc.  Verifies satisfactory test results and documents as required.

• Cleans/prepares unit/parts as required prior to painting.

• Receives instructions, interprets requirements and performs required operations.  Instructions may be provided through checklists, drawings, routings, procedures, etc.

• Recommend tooling and equipment necessary to support production.  Maintains the inventory levels of stock paint.

• Cuts spacers and tierods as required to support assembly operations.

• Obtains material, fixtures and tools necessary to perform assigned duties.  Rig and operate crane, forklift truck, handcart, etc. to handle, move, and position parts and/or units within or between departments.

• Identifies parts with contract, model number, heat number, part number or other markings as directed.

• Obtains material, fixtures and tools required to perform assigned duties.

• Cleans and verifies component cleanliness is per specification, customer requirement and/or procedure.

• Strictly adheres to start up, cleaning and shut down procedures/directions for all paint equipment..

• Installs paint filters correctly and ensures they are in place during painting operations.  Monitors filter performance (using manometer) and replaces filters as directed or as manometer level indicates.

• Disposes of paint filters, paints, and related paint materials in accordance with all regulatory agency requirements.

• Maintain daily usage sheets (req’d by NYSDEC State Facility Air Permit)

• Respirators will be issued to painters at the discretion of management based on industrial hygiene reports, when the airborne contaminant concentrations are unknown and if the company identifies a potential respiratory hazard.

• Sign off on paperwork (router, checklist, or other documents) and/or perform system entries per procedure or as directed to indicate operator has inspected his/her work and it conforms to the applicable fabrication requirements (drawings, specs, codes, etc.) and to maintain status of fabrication.

• Verify all gauges and measuring tools are within proper calibration dates.

• Lubricate and clean tools/equipment as necessary.

• Each person is responsible for the quality of work and inspection, checking to insure that all product or pieces meet specifications and quantities without deviation and report any such deviations.

• Perform daily safety checks on power vehicles and record findings on checkoff sheets.

• Required personal protective equipment (PPE) will be worn, kept clean and properly maintained.  Participate in personal air and noise sampling when directed.

• Observe all safety and shop rules.  Report all safety concerns to the department supervisor.

• Assists and/or trains new employees in job classification.

• Maintain good housekeeping and safe environment throughout work area(s), sweeps area(s), clears debris, arranges product, etc. on a daily basis to assure this.  Notifies supervisor of any unsafe conditions.  Maintains paint locker cleanliness and order.  Thinners, solvents, and other flammable liquids must be stored in safety cans and remain closed unless material is being transferred.  Grounding and bonding procedures must be strictly adhered too.

QUALIFICATIONS:

·         Education

·         High School diploma or equivalent

·         Experience

·         One year experience in painting and one year in assembly.

·         Competent in reading, interpreting drawings and capable of performing simple math calculations (addition, subtraction, division and multiplication).

·         Completion of RCRA training and First Responder Operations level training for handlers of Hazardous Material/Waste preferred.

Physical Demands:

• Lifting (30-35 lbs.), manufacturing floor environment
• Regularly required to sit or stand, reach, bend and move about the facility.
• Regularly required to listen, talk to, and see employees on a daily basis.

Work Environment:

• Typical Manufacturing environment

Wage Rate:

The starting wage for Painter (P) is $27.57 per hour with a shift differential of $0.85 per hour for 2nd and 3rd Shifts.  After 1 year of service, wage rate increases to $32.43 per hour.  At Xylem we offer a comprehensive compensation package with a generous benefits package, including Medical, Dental, 401(K) with company contribution, and vacation.

At Xylem, we embrace diversity and strive to create avenues where employees feel valued and appreciated through our DE&I initiatives and Employee Resources Groups (ERG).  Xylem is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action workplace.  Xylem prohibits discrimination, harassment of any kind and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex or sexual orientation (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, marital status, medical conditions or disability, genetic information, age, or other non-merit factors.

Join the global Xylem team today!  Xylem is a team creating advanced technology solutions to the world’s water challenges through developing new technologies and services that will improve the way water is used, conserved, and re-used in the future is central to our work. Our products and services move, treat, analyze, monitor, and return water to the environment, in public utility, industrial, residential, and commercial building services settings. Xylem also provides a leading portfolio of smart metering, network technologies and advanced analytics solutions for water, electric and gas utilities.

Disclaimer: The information listed within this job description is designed to indicate the general nature of work expected for this position and shall not be viewed as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required in this position.  Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job absent undue hardship.  Xylem reserves the right to modify this job description or assign other duties to this position as needed.

Join the global Xylem team to be a part of innovative technology solutions transforming water usage, conservation, and re-use. Our products impact public utilities, industrial sectors, residential areas, and commercial buildings, with a commitment to providing smart metering, network technologies, and advanced analytics for water, electric, and gas utilities. Partner with us in creating a world where water challenges are met with ingenuity and dedication; where we recognize the power of inclusion and belonging in driving innovation and allowing us to compete more effectively around the world.