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General Laborer

Xylem

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$15.20-21 /h
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Uniontown, PA
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Multiple Shifts
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Job Description

As posted by the hiring company

Job Overview:

THE ROLE: The Factory General Laborer role located at our Sensus facility in Uniontown, Pennsylvania will be responsible for performing a variety of manufacturing duties necessary for general production or the assembly of water meters and various metering systems. In this role, the incumbent’s duties will also involve assembly, cleaning, sweeping, repairing or the assisting of others. Position typically requires the use and operation of a variety of simple machines, tools, and parts; and the ability to exercise judgement and care to ensure quality of work. We offer a full benefits package to include health, dental, retirement 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.

• Sweeping cleaning, lifting, moving, carrying; obtaining parts and/or assemblies or sub-assemblies, skids, containers, trays, etc.

• Fitting and assembling manually or with hand tools and fixtures.

• Visually check, clean, stamp, and otherwise perform such operations as required to complete assembly as instructed.

• Report unusual production or quality circumstances to supervisor.

• Maintain written or electronic production and job records.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred

• The ability to read, write, perform simple arithmetic, use simple gauges, and follow instructions.

• One-year prior Industrial/Manufacturing experience gained from the machining, assembly, packaging, material handling, electronics, or plastics injection molding industries is preferred.

• Related manufacturing or vocational-technical training in machine set-up or operation is preferred but not required.

• Basic computer familiarity is preferred.

• Must have a solid work history, and the ability to pass background and drug/alcohol screening.

DAY IN THE LIFE:

In this role, the working environment is a manufacturing facility with machinery, equipment and tools used in the assembly of water meters and various metering systems. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Manufacturing plant environment requiring the use of safety glasses, safety equipment, and in some areas, hearing protection.

• Ability to occasionally lift up to 20 pounds.

• Ability and desire to work all shifts. Candidates must be available to work all shifts (Day, Afternoon/Evening, and Night) on a non-rotating basis, and work both shift and weekend overtime as necessary.

• Ability to perform movements associated with part assembly, cleaning, sweeping.

• Ability to perform simple lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying.