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Overview

Xylem is a Fortune 500 global water solutions company dedicated to advancing sustainable impact and empowering the people who make water work every day. We invite passionate individuals to join our team, dedicated to exceeding customer expectations through innovative and sustainable solutions.

Responsibilities

  • Assemble pumps, motors, valves, and other components following blueprints, work instructions, and process sheets.
  • Fit, fasten, and secure parts using hand tools, power tools or light machinery.
  • Perform assembly of sub-components and pre-built units used in final production.
  • Verify correct parts, dimensions, and alignments during build process.
  • Conduct basic functional or leak testing of assembled products as required.
  • Use gauges, pressure testers, or other measuring tools to confirm product meets quality standards.
  • Identify and report nonconforming materials or product issues to leadership.
  • Set up and operate simple production tools and machines.
  • Perform basic preventive maintenance and ensure tools and workstations are in good working order.
  • Retrieve, move, and stage materials, components, and finished goods using manual or powered equipment.
  • Prepare, pack, and label assembled products for stock or shipment as needed.
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
  • Support continuous improvement and 5S initiatives.
  • Collaborate with teammates to meet daily production goals and uphold quality standards.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED required.
  • Ability to read and follow written and verbal instructions in English.
  • Technical training, trade school, or on-the-job manufacturing experience preferred.
  • Previous experience in assembly, production or mechanical work preferred, but entry level candidates are encouraged to apply.
  • Basic mechanical aptitude and ability to use hand and power tools.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
  • Reliable, safe-conscious, and able to work well in a team setting.

Additional Information

  • Work performed in manufacturing or warehouse environment with exposure to temperature extremes, noise, dust, and moving equipment.
  • Requires standing, walking, bending, and lifting to 50 lbs.
  • Personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn as directed.
  • Must be able to work various shifts or overtime as needed to support production.
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How this job compares in Morton Grove, IL

Pay in context

At roughly $27/hr, this posting comes in about 12% below the $30/hr median for welding jobs across Illinois, where the middle half runs $25–$38/hr across 276 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 28% of the comparable postings we have wage data for. That gap is worth raising directly — in a market this size there is normally room to negotiate toward the median, particularly if you already hold the certifications the posting asks for.

The local market in Morton Grove, IL

Morton Grove, IL is a small market in our index: 1 other active welding opening alongside this one, from 1 employer. Across Illinois as a whole we're tracking 373 other active welding openings from 233 employers. With this few local postings, most welders here end up either commuting or looking at travel work. Browse welding jobs across Illinois.

Xylem currently has 1 other opening live in Illinois, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in Illinois at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are S&C Electric Company (18), Gerber Collision & Glass (14), and Staff on Site (13). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Illinois, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Downers Grove at $46/hr, Chicago at $36/hr, and Addison at $32/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

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