Machine Operator II- 2nd shift - Large Plate Stacker

Alfa Laval Mid Europe GmbH; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Machine Operator II, where your skills will ensure safe and efficient production processes. This role emphasizes adherence to safety protocols and the continuous improvement of manufacturing operations. You will be responsible for executing standard operating procedures, participating in daily status meetings, and driving initiatives aimed at waste elimination and productivity enhancement. This established industry player values technical acumen and a customer-focused mindset, offering a supportive environment for your professional growth. If you're ready to contribute to a culture of zero injury and zero defect, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum High School diploma or GED required.
• 2-3 years of manufacturing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe working conditions and report deviations immediately.
• Engage in daily meetings and propose solutions for improvements.

Skills

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)

KAIZEN improvements

5S routines

Problem resolution

Technical Acumen

Customer Focus

Education

High School or GED

Manufacturing Technician I, II

Crane & Forklift certifications

Tools

Manufacturing equipment

Computer Skills

Job description

Machine Operator II- 2nd shift - Large Plate Stacker

Apply locations Richmond, VA time type Full time posted on Posted 3 Days Ago job requisition id JR0030393

Shift Information: 2nd shift - Mon-Fri, 2:00pm- 10:30pm

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF POSITION (job duties and responsibilities):

• Accurate & Consistent use of Personal Protective Equipment (Safety Glasses, Steel Toe Shoes, Hand Gloves, Uniform others as required by the specific process)
• Receive daily work assignments from the Team Leader/ Team Manager and execute production with Standard Operating Procedures as a base.
• Report any deviations (Safety, Quality, Parts, Equipment etc.) to Status Boards immediately and update the Team Leader / Team Manager.
• Be active and engaged in the Daily Status Board Meetings by explaining the deviations and proposing solutions.
• Review & suggest any improvements for the Standard Operating Procedures.
• Look into your own areas for waste (time, motion, transportation, inventories etc.) elimination opportunities and drive KAIZEN improvements.
• Engaged in daily & weekly 5S routines to achieve high 5S Standard and Sustain it.
• Constantly look for cross-training opportunities within different manufacturing processes & better ways to add value.
• Use the downtime efficiently to learn the new processes & run improvements from the status board activities.

ORGANIZATIONAL COMPONENTS (level of functional responsibility, relationships, level of direction received, and ability to initiate work):

• Reporting to Team Manager directly.
• According to delegation from TL/TM.
• To stop the production process in case of safety / quality / environmental deviations.
• To highlight problems and deviations.
• To initiate and run problem resolution and improvement activities.
• Communicate with Support Functions (Quality, Maintenance, Order Planning, Warehouse etc.) as needed.

KEY PERFORMANCE MEASURES

• Safe working (Number of minor injuries/accidents).
• Scrap & Rework % (customer claim, SOP deviations etc.).
• Consistency with the routines (Total Productive Maintenance, Start of shift/End of shift checklist etc.).
• Delivery On Time Performance.
• Productivity (Reported hours, competence matrix achievement).
• 5S Score for the cell or area, team.
• Attendance Performance (Punctuality, good attendance, unscheduled absences, time of requests).
• Adherence to Alfa Laval Inc Policies & Procedures.

ALFA LAVAL CORE COMPETENCIES NEEDED

• 3Zs Mindset (Zero Injury, Zero Defect, Zero Breakdown).
• Customer Focus.
• Drive for Results.
• Technical Acumen.
• Leading Self.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION DESIRED

• High School or GED minimum.
• Manufacturing Technician I, II preferred.
• Crane & Forklift certifications, nice to have.
• 2-3 years of experience from the manufacturing environment like machines, equipment, jigs.
• Able to read drawings, blueprints, manufacturing orders etc.
• Intermediate Computer Skills.

PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS

• Physical Requirements (lifting, climbing, standing, equipment use):
• Be able to lift up to 60 pounds.
• Shall be able to read Safety Data Sheets for the Aerosols, coolants etc.
• Environmental Factors (hazardous materials, work location, work surfaces, exposure):

OTHER REQUIREMENTS (i.e., travel, motor vehicle use, etc.):

No domestic & international travel is required as a part of this job.

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