Machine Operator Level 2 - Semi Auto Specialist

the LEGO Group; Colonial Heights (VA); Hybrid; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family Care Leave

Life and disability insurance

Headspace wellbeing program

Colleague discount

Bonus program

Hybrid Working

Job summary

The LEGO Group is seeking a Semiautomatic Specialist Operator for its Final Pack team in a fast-paced manufacturing setting. You will operate and adjust semiautomatic equipment, perform changeovers, conduct quality checks, and troubleshoot issues to keep lines running safely and efficiently.

This role supports Line Leaders and Production Team Leads, with a 7 AM–7 PM 2-2-3 shift and overtime as needed. Hybrid work is available, with a starting pay of $21.74 per hour.

Qualifications

• Technical education or training in mechanics, industrial technology, manufacturing, or a related technical field.
• 1–2 years of experience operating machinery in a manufacturing or high-speed production environment.
• Experience with machine changeovers, adjustments, troubleshooting, and basic repairs.
• Ability to read a tape measure and perform basic measurements.
• Experience with preventive maintenance and identifying equipment issues early.
• Experience using computer-based manufacturing interfaces and fault diagnostics.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving abilities.
• Good verbal and written communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work a 2-2-3 schedule and overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Operate semiautomatic production equipment (Box Former, Box Closer, Case Packer) following SOPs.
• Perform changeovers, adjustments, start-up activities, and routine checks.
• Support line leaders and production leads with daily activities and performance.
• Troubleshoot faults, alarms, jams, and minor mechanical issues to minimize downtime.
• Escalate safety, quality, or production concerns promptly when needed.
• Conduct quality inspections to ensure products meet specifications.
• Maintain production flow and support hourly targets while reducing downtime.
• Collaborate with Maintenance, Engineering, Quality and other teams to resolve issues.
• Perform basic mechanical adjustments and repairs with standard tools.
• Support Autonomous Maintenance and 5S activities and equipment cleaning.
• Keep machines and work areas clean, safe, and ready for operation.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Reading tape measure

Team collaboration

Communication skills

HMI experience

Education

Technical education in mechanics or related field

Tools

Syntegon equipment

Box Former / Box Closer / Case Packer

HMIs / manufacturing interfaces

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Are you mechanically inclined and experienced working with production equipment in a fast-paced manufacturing environment? Join our Final Pack team as a Packing Operator Specialist, where you will play an important role in keeping production lines operating safely, efficiently, and at the highest quality standards.

In Final Pack, we work collaboratively to support Planning, Shipping, and Warehouse operations while ensuring products are delivered safely, on time, and in full. As a Semiautomatic Specialist Operator, you will support Line Leaders and Production Team Leads by operating and adjusting equipment, completing changeovers, performing quality inspections, troubleshooting equipment issues, and identifying potential safety or quality concerns before they impact production.

Compensation & Schedule

Starting Pay $21.74/hour

Schedule 7 AM - 7 PM 2-2-3 shift pattern

Overtime Must be available to work overtime as business needs require.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate one or more pieces of semiautomatic production equipment, including Box Former, Box Closer, and Case Packer equipment, in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Perform equipment changeovers, fine adjustments, start-up activities, and routine operational checks.
• Support Line Leaders and Production Team Leads with daily production activities and line performance.
• Troubleshoot equipment faults, alarms, jams, and minor mechanical issues to minimize production interruptions.
• Escalate equipment, safety, quality, or production concerns promptly when additional support is required.
• Perform quality inspections to ensure finished products consistently meet established specifications and standards.
• Maintain production flow and support hourly production targets while minimizing unexpected downtime.
• Partner with Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, and other support teams to resolve equipment and production issues.
• Perform basic mechanical adjustments and minor repairs using appropriate tools and established procedures.
• Support preventive and Autonomous Maintenance activities by inspecting equipment and identifying potential issues before failures occur.
• Complete required operational activities including 5S, Quality Checks, Line Release Audits, Autonomous Maintenance (AM), and equipment cleaning.
• Maintain machines and surrounding work areas in clean, safe, and operating-ready condition before, during, and after each shift.
• Proactively identify potential safety and quality concerns and support corrective actions.
• Recommend opportunities to improve safety, quality, equipment performance, and production processes.
• Maintain clear and professional communication with peers, Line Leaders, Production Team Leads, and support departments.
• Demonstrate LEGO values through teamwork, collaboration, accountability, and respect.
• Maintain regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Technical education or training in mechanics, industrial technology, manufacturing, or a related technical field.
• 1–2 years of experience operating machinery in a manufacturing or high-speed production environment.
• Experience performing machine changeovers, adjustments, troubleshooting, and basic mechanical repairs.
• Ability to identify and resolve minor equipment issues such as jams, faults, alarms, and basic mechanical adjustments.
• Experience conducting preventive maintenance activities, including inspecting equipment and identifying potential problems before equipment failure.
• Experience using computer-based manufacturing interfaces, including HMIs, electronic machine settings, and fault/alarm diagnostics.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and analytical problem-solving skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work effectively with peers, leaders, and support teams.
• Basic math skills, including the ability to work with fractions and decimals and convert between the two.
• Ability to accurately read and use a tape measure.
• Ability to work a 2-2-3 schedule and overtime when required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience operating Box Former, Box Closer, and/or Case Packer equipment.
• Experience with Syntegon Box Former, Box Closer, or Case Packer equipment.
• Experience working with cardboard or corrugated packaging equipment.
• Previous maintenance or equipment-repair experience.
• Experience supporting Autonomous Maintenance, 5S, preventive maintenance, or continuous improvement activities in a manufacturing environment.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift, push, and/or pull up to 50 pounds for up to 50% of the shift.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, twist, reach, and perform other physical production activities for prolonged periods.
• Ability to work shifts of up to 12 hours, depending on production requirements.

What's in it for you?

Here are some of what to expect

• Family Care Leave – We offer enhanced paid leave options for those important times.
• Insurances – All colleagues are covered by our life and disability insurance which provides protection and peace of mind.
• Wellbeing – We want you to be your best self, so you’ll have access to the Headspace App and lots of wellbeing initiatives and programs run by local teams where you are based.
• Colleague Discount – We know you'll love to build so from day 1 you will qualify for our generous colleague discount.
• Bonus – We do our best work to succeed together. When goals are reached and if eligible, you'll be rewarded through our bonus scheme.
• Your workplace Your workplace will be the office, store or factory specified in this advert.
• Hybrid Working Our hybrid work model, Best of Both offers you the option of flexibility to work from home up to two days per week. Your People Leader will discuss the principles of the model, including how this option applies to your role and team.

Learn more about our benefits, culture and workplace experience here

We strive to create a diverse, dynamic and inclusive culture of play at the LEGO Group, where everyone feels safe, valued and they belong.

The LEGO Group is highly committed to equal employment opportunity and equal pay and seeks to encourage applicants from all backgrounds (eg. sex, gender identity or expression, race/ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion and Veteran status) to apply for roles in our team.

We support our employees in being there for the moments that matter in life and celebrate families of all kinds, the loved ones that make us who we are. Being part of the LEGO Group also means taking part in our annual Play Day, playing a part in building a sustainable future and continuing our mission to “inspire and develop the builders of tomorrow.”

The LEGO Group is fully committed to Children’s Rights and Child Wellbeing across the globe. Candidates offered positions with high engagement with children are required to take part in Child Safeguarding Background Screening, as a condition of the offer.

Thank you for sharing our global commitment to Children’s Rights.

We conduct drug screening as a part of our drug free workplace policy and in support of our commitment to the health and safety of our employees.

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