Production Line Worker - Saddles
On-siteTexarkana, Arkansas, United States
Job Summary
Assemble and pack full circle and pipe repair couplings using manual and pneumatic hand tools while maintaining eye-hand coordination for repetitive operations. Operate within the Smith-Blair saddle fittings manufacturing process, performing assembly line duties, material handling, and steel fabrication tasks. Self-inspect products to meet quality standards, keep work areas clean, and adhere to safety procedures. Rotate to other job functions within the labor grade as directed by the supervisor. Work extended hours to meet customer demands, including frequent overtime based on seasonal workload.
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent GED
- Must be a team player
- exhibits excellent communication/interpersonal skills
- motivated to work in a highly participative environment
- understand and believe in the Lean Manufacturing Principles (5's, single piece flow, KanBan, etc.)
- Must have general overall knowledge of Smith-Blair's Saddle Fittings product manufacturing process
- Must be capable of manually assembling and packing full circle and pipe repair couplings
- Must be capable of operating manual and pneumatic hand tools
- Must be proficient at operations requiring continual eye-hand coordination for manual repetitive operations to correctly assemble parts to meet established standards
- Will be required to learn all skills within the steel fabrication manufacturing work cell
- Must be capable of working extended hours to meet customer demands
- May be required to rotate to other job functions within the same labor grade as directed by their supervisor
- Performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures
- Must self-inspect their products to maintain quality and quantity standards
- Must keep work area clean and orderly and maintain proper care of equipment
- Must perform any other duties as assigned by their supervisor
- Must be willing to participate in Xylem Watermark volunteer activities
- Must be able to moderate lift (11-35 lbs.)
- Must be able to moderate lift/push (11-35 lbs.)
- Must be regularly required to stand, reach, bend and move/walk throughout the facility
- Must be regularly required to listen, talk to, and see co-workers and managers on a daily basis
Desired Qualifications
- Manufacturing/production experience
- Forklift operation experience
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