Production & Equipment Readiness Technician

We’re Hiring for a Production & Equipment Readiness Technician

If you are excited and passionate about helping #LetsSolveWater, consider joining our team today Xylem, Inc. is a leading global water technology company servicing more than 150 countries and is dedicated to solving the world’s most challenging water issues. We are looking for individuals to join our mission by exceeding customer expectations through smart sustainable solutions. At Xylem, you will have the opportunity to solve water by participating in our paid Volunteer Program, Xylem Watermark

**THE ROLE**: The Production & Equipment Readiness Technician will be required to work within a fast paced and dynamic production group to support the development and manufacturing of core technologies including cathodic protection tools to meet the needs of the growing business. In this role, the individual will also be responsible for inspecting, testing equipment to ensure it is in proper working condition and performing maintenance on equipment as well. We offer a full benefits package to include 4 WEEKS Paid Time Off (PTO) for hourly positions, health, dental, vision, investment savings plan, and other additional miscellaneous benefits.

**CORE RESPONSIBILITIES**: To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
- Assembly and manufacturing of a wide variety of cathodic protection materials.
- Effective communication with customers, truck drivers and couriers.
- Safely operate and maintain a wide variety of tools and job specific machinery including forklift, anotec seating machine and dual component polyurethane system.
- Communicate with materials manager on a wide array of day to day projects and responsibilities including stock orders, shipping coordinates and material manufacturing.
- Complete electro-mechanical assemblies through in-house training and assembly documentation
- Inspect equipment for damages, defects or missing parts, and report issues to the relevant personnel.
- Perform basic testing, cleaning and routine maintenance on equipment to ensure it is in proper working condition.
- Unpack equipment and pack equipment and accessories for transportation to the next scheduled project.
- Label and organize equipment to ensure easy access and retrieval.
- Coordinate with Logistics and field technicians to ensure equipment is available when needed.
- Troubleshoot equipment issues and provide solutions to ensure proper operation.
- Keep accurate records of equipment received, tested, and dispatched on Asset Panda.
- Additional duties and responsibilities may be required based on organizational needs

**QUALIFICATIONS**:

- Ability to use Electronic test and process equipment and hand/power tools
- Willingness to perform repetitive tasks, with consistent attention to detail
- Able to safely lift 50 lbs
- ability to handle cable and harness assembly (crimping, soldering)
- Excellent English verbal & written communication skills
- Able to follow complex and detailed technical documents with attention to procedure.
- Disciplined work ethic displaying initiative & requiring mínimal supervision.
- Excellent mechanical aptitude
- Experience with evolving production processes, improvements, and implementations
- Able to work under pressure, with tight deadlines, and changing priorities.
- Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills
- 1-3 years’ experience in a variety of Cathodic Protection assemblies or small batch electronic and mechanical equipment manufacturing an asset
- Assembly and warehouse experience an asset

**DAY IN THE LIFE**:
In this role, the working environment is fully onsite and the physical demands may include but are not limited to regularly siting, standing, reaching, bending, lifting up to 50 lbs, and performing repetitive physical activities. or stand, reach, bend and move about the facility.

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 essenti