Machine Operator II: Kaizen & Quality Improvement Pro

Alfa Laval; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 24,796 - 33,062; Full time

Job summary

Alfa Laval is seeking a Manufacturing Technician I for the 1st shift in our Richmond, VA facility. You will follow SOPs, perform scrap and rework tasks, operate with PPE, read drawings, and support continuous improvement through 5S and KAIZEN activities.

Responsibilities include recording deviations, assisting with SOP improvements, and coordinating with quality, maintenance, and planning functions. You must lift up to 60 pounds and hold a High School diploma or equivalent.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or GED.
• Manufacturing Technician I/II preferred.
• Crane and forklift certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Scrap & Rework % tracking (customer claim, SOP deviations etc).
• Accurate & safe use of PPE (safety glasses, steel toe shoes, gloves, uniform).
• Receive daily work assignments and execute production per SOPs.
• Report deviations to status boards and management.
• Participate in daily status board meetings and propose solutions.
• Review and suggest improvements for SOPs.
• Identify waste and drive KAIZEN improvements (time, motion, transport, inventories).
• Engage in 5S routines to achieve and sustain 5S standards.
• Pursue cross-training opportunities across processes to add value.
• Utilize downtime to learn new processes and drive improvements.

Skills

Reading drawings

Blueprint reading

Measuring instruments

Intermediate computer skills

Safety awareness

Kaizen mindset

Team collaboration

Education

High School or GED minimum

Manufacturing Technician I, II

Crane & Forklift certifications

Job description

Alfa Laval is seeking a Manufacturing Technician I for the 1st shift in our Richmond, VA facility. You will follow SOPs, perform scrap and rework tasks, operate with PPE, read drawings, and support continuous improvement through 5S and KAIZEN activities.

Responsibilities include recording deviations, assisting with SOP improvements, and coordinating with quality, maintenance, and planning functions. You must lift up to 60 pounds and hold a High School diploma or equivalent.