Senior Welder

About the role

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. The Senior Welder is responsible for performing advanced welding and fabrication operations while ensuring the highest standards of safety, quality, productivity, and workmanship. This position serves as a technical resource within the manufacturing team, providing guidance and mentoring to welders, assisting with process improvements, and supporting the production of high-quality products that meet Xylem's customer and engineering requirements.

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. At Xylem, you'll not only contribute to solving water issues but also have the chance to make a difference through our paid Volunteer Program, Xylem Watermark. We prioritize our employees' well-being through inclusion and belonging as well as our Employee Resource Groups (ERG).

Responsibilities

• Perform complex welding operations using MIG, TIG, Flux-Cored, and Stick welding processes as required.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, welding symbols, specifications, and work instructions.
• Set up, adjust, and operate welding and fabrication equipment safely and efficiently.
• Weld carbon steel, stainless steel, and other materials to required specifications and quality standards.
• Conduct fit-up, layout, tack welding, fabrication, and assembly activities.
• Inspect completed welds for dimensional accuracy, appearance, and compliance with quality requirements.
• Troubleshoot welding defects and recommend corrective actions.
• Assist supervisors and manufacturing engineers in improving welding processes, productivity, and quality performance.
• Train, mentor, and support less-experienced welders and new employees.
• Participate in root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate production and quality documentation.
• Support lean manufacturing, 5S, and operational excellence activities.
• Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, and company policies.
• Perform material handling and equipment operation as required.
• Collaborate with Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, and Production teams to resolve manufacturing issues.
• Safety Responsibilities: Follow all OSHA, company, and facility safety requirements; properly utilize required PPE, including welding helmets, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, and respiratory protection where required; identify and report unsafe conditions and near misses; promote a proactive safety culture throughout the facility; participate in safety meetings, audits, and corrective action activities.
• Success Measures: Safety performance and compliance; first-pass yield and weld quality metrics; productivity and schedule attainment; reduction of scrap and rework; training and development of team members; participation in continuous improvement initiatives; consistent adherence to Xylem quality and operational standards.

Requirements

• High