Precision Assembly Technician II (Kaizen & 5S)

Lehigh Heavy Forge Corporation; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Alfa Laval is seeking a production team member to operate from daily tasks guided by SOPs and blueprints. You will read drawings, follow safety rules, and participate in kaizen and 5S routines while identifying waste and proposing improvements.

Responsibilities include reporting deviations promptly, engaging in daily status meetings, and cross-training across manufacturing steps to add value. Prior experience in a warehouse or manufacturing setting is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School or GED minimum.
• Crane & forklift certifications recommended but not required.
• Some experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environment.
• Able to read drawings, blueprints, manufacturing orders, etc.
• Basic computer skills are expected.

Responsibilities

• Receive daily work assignments from the Team Leader/Team Manager and execute production with Standard Operating Procedures and blueprints 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 propose solutions.
• Review & suggest any improvements for the Standard Operating Procedures.
• Look into your own areas for waste (time, motion, transportation, inventory etc.) elimination opportunities and drive KAIZEN improvements.
• Engage in daily & weekly 5S routines to achieve high 5S Standard and Sustain it.
• Constantly look for the cross-training opportunities within different manufacturing processes & better ways to add value.
• Consistent use of Personal Protective Equipment (Safety Glasses, Steel Toe Shoes, Gloves, Uniform others as required by the specific process).

Skills

Reading drawings

Basic computer skills

Crane certification

Forklift certification

Manufacturing experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Alfa Laval is seeking a production team member to operate from daily tasks guided by SOPs and blueprints. You will read drawings, follow safety rules, and participate in kaizen and 5S routines while identifying waste and proposing improvements.

Responsibilities include reporting deviations promptly, engaging in daily status meetings, and cross-training across manufacturing steps to add value. Prior experience in a warehouse or manufacturing setting is preferred.