Description

Xylem |ˈzīləm|

1) The tissue in plants that brings water upward from the roots;

2) a leading global water technology company.

Xylem, a leading global water technology company dedicated to solving the world’s most challenging water issues, is the leading global provider of efficient, innovative and sustainable water technologies improving the way water is used, managed, conserved and re-used. Our international team is unified in a common purpose: creating advanced technology and other trusted solutions to solve the world’s water challenges. We are committed to creating an organization of inclusion and diversity, where everyone feels involved, respected, valued and connected, and where everyone is free to bring their authentic selves and ideas.

If you are excited and passionate about helping us #letssolvewater, we want to hear from you! For more information, please visit us at www.xylem.com​.

We Offer You More Than Just “A Job”

• Professional Development – To advance the capabilities of our people, we offer a wide variety of experiences to support our employees’ professional growth and continuous learning.
• Total Rewards – We offer comprehensive programs for compensation, benefits, recognition, learning and development, work-life integration and corporate citizenship.
• Watermark – Watermark is our corporate social responsibility program working to provide education and access to safe water to ensure healthy lives, gender equality, and resilient communities. Employees have the opportunity to learn and volunteer on various water-related projects.
• Employee Networks – Our Employee Networks provide a professional, supportive network for employees from diverse backgrounds, including Women’s, LGBT+ and Allies, Veteran’s, People of Color and Allies, Emerging Leaders, and Working Parents Networks.

The Role: The Manufacturing Process Intern will improve manufacturing productivity by assisting the production team with continuous improvement efforts, robust data collection and standard operation procedure development

Essential Duties/Principal Responsibilities:

• Comply with XDS and OSHA safety standards, procedures and regulations, including daily attendance of safety/tool box meetings.
• SOP development for the paint pre and post assembly areas, parts coordination and small controls installation.
• Robust data collection implementation: small controls (N/S), hydraulic shop  & paint efficiency improvement (fab/paint developed and implemented but needs improvement)
• Collaborate with co-workers in production of multi-component parts and large units.
• Facilitate BCP testing
• Inspect equipment as required to maintain proper function.
• Complete housekeeping duties in assigned area on a daily basis and/or when required.
• Participation in Xylem Watermark volunteer activities

Minimum Qualifications: Education, Experience, Skills, Abilities, License/Certification:

• Enrolled in a college program working towards a Bachelor Degree in Engineering or Business Administration with 2+ years of schooling
• Ability to read and understand production assembly drawings and specifications
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing
• Proven ability to handle multiple projects, prioritize, meet deadlines and work independently with initiative in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to collaborate and build effective relationships at all levels of the organization
• Knowledge of diesel and electric motor driven pump assembly preferred

Physical Demands:

(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.)

• Using full range of physical motions associated with general labor work throughout the eight (8) hours to include walking, bending, kneeling, pushing, pulling, twisting, climbing (to 3’), manual dexterity and visual acuity.
• Work using personal protective equipment

Work Environment:

(The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• Manufacturing environment; may be exposed to loud noises, changing temperatures, machinery with moving parts and various materials.
• Travel: minimal, if requested

Xylem is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.