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CNC Machinist 3rd shift

Xylem
Cheektowaga, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 3 Aug 2026

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. We invite passionate individuals to join our team, dedicated to exceeding customer expectations through innovative and sustainable solutions.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIESTo perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

  • Perform work requiring a thorough knowledge of current practices, methods, techniques, principles of operation of various types of equipment,  machines,  tools, fixtures and instruments.

  • Receives instructions, and performs all required machining operations interpreting drawings, routings, specifications, and other issued documentation as necessary to machine components and units to ensure compliance to all indicated tolerances. Instructions may also be provided through checklists, drawings, routings, and procedures.

  • Determines, obtains, and properly utilizes fixtures, jigs, tooling, clamps, blocks, parallels and other items necessary to perform undocumented set-ups. Follow documented set up instructions to locate and secure workpiece  for machining.

  • Loads, sets-up, and operates machine tools to produce work to specified finishes and tolerances, utilizing knowledge of proper set-up techniques speeds and feeds.

  • Determines applicable CNC program for part being machined. Enters program into CNC control.  Sets tool and or work offsets. Performs various calculations to determine locations, speed, feed, and other data requiring the use of formulas derived from handbooks, tooling charts, etc.

  • When not specified, adjusts machine feeds and speeds to achieve most efficient machining.

  • Program parts utilizing canned program cycles, conversational programming routines and manual programs.

  • Confirms all material  used is correct (quality, quantity, type, size) prior to the start   work.

  • Each person is responsible for verifying the quality of work through inspection and checking to ensure that all  their work  meet specifications.

  • Performs layouts as required to ensure proper machining.

  • Transfers/records heat numbers to machined components and or documentation to ensure material traceability is maintained.

  • Obtain materials, fixtures, cutting and hand tools necessary to perform assigned duties. Rig and operate forklift truck, handcart, etc. to handle, move, and position materials, tooling, tools and/or fixtures within or between departments.

  • Notify supervisor of shortages in work-center supplies.

  • Notify supervisor immediately of any machine malfunction, quality problem, raw material problem, or problem with completed work or work in process.

  • Utilize electronic data system obtain required information and perform required transaction. Overtime and all work assignments will be at the discretion  of the   supervisor

  • Assists and/or trains new employees in job classification. Trains other Ml or M2 as directed.

  • Maintain good housekeeping and safe environment throughout work area(s), sweep area(s), wipe down, clears debris, arrange product, etc. on a daily basis to assure housekeeping is maintained.

  • Perform scheduled and assigned preventative maintenance tasks, including but not limited to, checking and refilling lubrication levels, cleaning machine tools. work surfaces, etc.

  • Perform 5s activities.

  • Observe all safety and shop rules and notify supervisor of any unsafe conditions.

  • Verify all gauges and measuring tools are within proper calibration dates prior to using. Deliver and retrieve gages and measuring tools from calibration collection points.

  • Sign off on paperwork (routers, checklists, or other documents) or through computer entry procedure or as directed to indicate operator has inspected work and it conforms to the applicable fabrication requirements (drawings, specs, codes, etc.) and to maintain status of fabrication.

  • Wears, cleans, and properly maintains all required personal protective equipment (PPE). Participates in personal air and noise sampling when directed.

  • Perform daily safety checks on power vehicles and record findings on checkoff sheets.

  • Enrichment within this classification is a mandatory requirement. The enrichment process °"rill be at the discretion of management, governed by seniority and the needs of the business.

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