Semi-Auto Machine Specialist

the LEGO Group; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family care leave

Life and disability insurance

Headspace wellbeing app

Colleague discount

Bonus program

Job summary

The LEGO Group is hiring a Semiautomatic Specialist Operator in Richmond, VA to support line leaders with changeovers, quality inspections and cleaning. You will operate box former/closer and case packer machinery, follow SOPs, and escalate safety or quality issues promptly.

Candidates should have 1-2 years of machine operation experience and mechanical maintenance skills. The role requires the ability to lift up to 50 lbs, stand long hours, and work a 2-2-3 schedule in a climate-controlled

Qualifications

• Technical education in Mechanics.
• 1-2 years of experience as machine operator on high-speed lines.
• Experience with cardboard processing machinery preferred.
• Good communication and math skills; ability to read a tape measure.
• Experience with preventative maintenance and basic repairs.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for long shifts.

Responsibilities

• Operate one or multiple production machines (box former/closer, case packer).
• Perform changeovers, quality inspections and line cleanings.
• Detect safety/quality issues and escalate to team leads promptly.
• Support autonomous maintenance and 5S on the line.
• Assist maintenance and engineering to minimize downtime.
• Contribute to safe, efficient and quality production.

Skills

Mechanics

Tape measure reading

Math skills

Analytical reasoning

Troubleshooting

Education

Technical education in Mechanics

Tools

Easy HMI

Electrical settings

Job description

Job DescriptionIn Final Pack we work as a team, always collaborating and helping each other to satisfy the needs of our three main customers: Planning, Shipping and Warehouse. Our key focus: Keep or increase our efficiency while ensuring high quality products and a safe environment delivering pieces on time in full.Semiautomatic Specialist Operator exists because it is a position to support the line leaders with some activities regarding Change Overs, quality inspections, machine cleaning, proactive detection of safety and quality issues and timely escalating any issue to the Line leaders or Production team leads to receive the proper support. This position operates one or multiple pieces of production equipment, including moving raw material to the production line, filling, lifting, carrying.Provide support, participate proactively and demonstrate leadership on Safety and Quality in the area.Comply with the Safety legal requirements, standards (External / internal) and others applicable to the area.Responsible for keeping the machines and working area clean and in good conditions, before, during and after shift.Responsible for the Operation, Change Over and fine adjustments of the productionSemiautomatic Line, specifically the Box Former and/or Box Closer or Case Packer following SOP (Standard Operating Procedures).Troubleshoot and resolve issues in a timely manner.Follow the Quality standards to get a high quality product coming out from Box Former and/or Box Closer, Case PackerContribute to the constant flow of the line avoiding unexpected downtimes and working with maintenance, engineering and other support areas as necessary.Accomplish with the standard hourly results of production.Support line operation activities (Autonomous Maintenance (AM), 5S, Quality Checks, Line Release Audit, etc.)Propose improvements in production processes regarding safety, quality and operations.Collaborate to keep an excellent communication with peers following LEGO values.Regular, reliable and predictable attendance, and able to work in 2-2-3 pattern and Overtime when requested.REQUIREMENTSTechnical education in Mechanics.1-2 years of experience as machine operator, similar to a box former / box closer and Case packer machines, and with high speed production lines. Preferred experience with carboard processing machinery.Good communication skills (verbal and written) with peers and leaders.Good Math skills. Ability to read a tape measure. Understand fractions and decimals, and ability to convert fractions and decimals.Analytical reasoning/problem-solving skills required.Experience with computers in a manufacturing setting (Easy HMI, electronic settings, solving for faults/alarms)Experience with minor mechanical repairs (e.g., jams, using tools, making basic adjustments to equipment, etc.)Experience with conducting preventative maintenance (e.g., inspecting and maintaining equipment, detecting and correcting issues before they occur, etc.)Must be able to lift/pull/push 50 lbs. up to 50 % of the shift.Must be able to stand/walk/bend/twist for prolonged periods of up to 12 hours/day as needed per production area.Maintenance experience.Syntegon box former/closer/case packer machines experience preferred.Benefits:Hours : 7:00am-7:00pm on a 2-2-3 schedule ( only work 15 days a month)Pay: $22.50/ weekly payclimate controlled#LVA1Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis. However, please note we do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to any advertised closing date. So, if you're interested in this role we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.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 basedColleague 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 schemeYour workplace – You'll find this at the top of this advert and when you join the team, we'll confirm this with you.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.Online Application Accessibility Statement; which is intended for people with disabilities - LEGO systems endeavors to make www.LEGO.com/jobs accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our web site or need assistance completing the application process, please contact the HR Service Desk at 1.860-763-7777, option #3. Please note, these communication channels should be used for those having difficulty accessing our on-line channels, not to inquire about job opportunities.Just imagine building your dream career.Then make it real.Join the LEGO team today.