Operational Excellence Technician-Fab Shop

Hillphoenix; Chesterfield Court House (VA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Dover Food Retail is seeking an Operation Excellence Technician for the KAIZEN Fab shop to support Manufacturing Engineering on diverse projects. You will fabricate Creform flow racks and carts, manage the Fab shop, and perform time studies to identify improvements.

Qualified candidates have a high school diploma or GED and at least 2 years of relevant experience, plus hands-on use of construction tools and ability to read a measuring tape. This role pays hourly and requires lifting up to 50 lb.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Mechanically inclined and KAIZEN minded.
• 2+ years of experience using construction tools and ability to read measuring tape.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate Creform Flow rack, Carts
• Calculate material and accessories requirement
• Manage Creform Fab shop
• Online research on different purchased items
• Contact Vendor, Get quotation & Procure materials for Fab shop
• Data Collection for logical design solutions.
• Video tape regular & irregular operations.
• Perform Time study & identify improvement opportunities.
• Participate in KAIZEN activities
• Train Productions associates on CREFORM build
• Assist Engineers in Various projects
• Oversee hourly associates in the building CREFORM products
• Identify opportunities to improve work areas and in turn to design and build solutions from CREFORM materials.

Skills

Mechanically inclined

KAIZEN minded

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Construction tools

Measuring tape reading

Job description

Dover Food Retail (DFR) is a leading manufacturer of Display Cases, Specialty Products, Refrigeration Systems, Power Systems and Comprehensive Services; and leading our industry by Innovating What’s Next in glass doors and intelligent merchandising technologies that keep food safe under brands such as HillPhoenix and Anthony.

DFR is part of the Refrigeration and Food Equipment segment of the Dover Corporation® (NYSE: DOV). Dover is a diversified global manufacturer with annual revenues in excess of $7 billion.

DFR is built on creativity and customer-centric innovation delivered by people invigorated by a strong sense of responsibility to help our customers win in their marketplaces. The relationships we build with our customers are as important to our success as the products we manufacture. This collaborative environment delivers FRESH THINKING, reassuring our customers that they choose the best when they choose to work with the people of Dover Food Retail.

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for an Operation Excellence Technician for Dover Food Retail KAIZEN Fab shop to support Manufacturing Engineering dept with various projects.

What You Will Be Responsible For In This Role

• Fabricate Creform Flow rack, Carts
• Calculate material and accessories requirement
• Manage Creform Fab shop
• Online research on different purchased items
• Contact Vendor, Get quotation & Procure materials for Fab shop
• Data Collection for logical design solutions.
• Video tape regular & irregular operations.
• Perform Time study & identify improvement opportunities.
• Participate in KAIZEN activities
• Train Productions associates on CREFORM build
• Assist Engineers in Various projects
• Oversee hourly associates in the building CREFORM products
• Identify opportunities to improve work areas and in turn to design and build solutions from CREFORM materials.

What are the basic qualifications?

• High School Diploma or GED
• 2+ years of relevant years of experience

What are the preferred qualifications?

• Mechanically inclined, innovative, and KAIZEN minded.
• 2+ years of experience using construction tools and ability to read measuring tape

To Be a Great Fit For The Role

• Ability to lift 50 pounds plus bending, twisting or lifting from awkward positions or in tight spaces, must be able to push and pull cases in excess of 200lbs to 800lbs repetitiously.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear.
• The employee is frequently required to walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit, stoop, and/or kneel.

Pay Range: USD 27.56 - 35.49 Hourly We consider several job-related, non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position, including, but not limited to, the position’s responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, a candidate’s education/training, the position’s location, and the key skills needed for the position. Pay is one of the Total Rewards that we provide to compensate and recognize employees for their work.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company.

Dover Food Retail is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.

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