Lead Manufacturing Operator & Trainer – 12-Hour Shifts

Seagate Technology; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Seagate Technology in Singapore is hiring to lead a back-end HDD manufacturing production line on 12‑hour shifts. You will supervise setup, fabrication, testing, and training, while coordinating with engineering and planning teams to ensure quality and output targets are met.

The role requires strong leadership, English fluency, and hands‑on tolerance for long hours, with weekend/public holiday work as part of a rotating shift pattern.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead and coordinate a small team in the production environment.
• Good understanding in English (reading and understanding Work Instructions).
• Strong communication and coordination skills.
• Be adaptable and willing to take on other ad-hoc duties as assigned.
• Physically able to carry work items up to 3kg.
• Able to stand and walk for extended hours (4 to 7 hours).
• Will ing to work 12-hrs shift.
• Prepared to work on Weekends and Public Holidays.
• Shift Pattern: Work 3 days, Rest 2 days or Work 2 days, Rest 3 days (3-2-2-3 Work Pattern)
• Day Shift : 7.30am – 7.45pm
• Night Shift : 7.30pm – 7.45am
• Meal & Rest Break: 45 mins & 30 mins

Responsibilities

• Lead and responsible for all aspects of the production process, including equipment set-up and maintenance, production/fabrication, test, production training, and machine/tool making with higher independence.
• Manage manpower deployment and activities in production area(s) including setting up and operating a variety of automatic or semi-automatic machines used in the production of the company's product.
• Perform complex electrical tasks as part of the assembly process, contributing to the production of cutting-edge products.
• Able to conduct On-The-Job training for new hires and existing operators.
• Act as line trainer, ensuring adherence to Work Instructions and quality standards.
• Work closely with Engineering, Quality, and Planning teams to resolve issues.
• Support process and manufacturing improvement, participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support reporting, tracking, and escalation of key operational metrics.
• Perform process related to Labelling, Packing & Palletizing of Parts, Boxes, Pallet, etc.
• Perform Handling/ Shifting of Parts/ Equipment involving the use of lifting equipment.

Skills

Leadership

Team coordination

English proficiency

Communication

Tools

Forklift use

Job description

Seagate Technology in Singapore is hiring to lead a back-end HDD manufacturing production line on 12‑hour shifts. You will supervise setup, fabrication, testing, and training, while coordinating with engineering and planning teams to ensure quality and output targets are met.

The role requires strong leadership, English fluency, and hands‑on tolerance for long hours, with weekend/public holiday work as part of a rotating shift pattern.