Senior Press Line Operator | Lead Troubleshooter

Electrolux Group; Kinston (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Electrolux Group in Kinston, NC is seeking a Press Line Operator – Level 5 to operate and optimize press line manufacturing equipment, ensuring safe, efficient and high-quality output.

You will lead advanced troubleshooting, coach junior operators, participate in continuous improvement, and collaborate with engineering, quality, and supervision teams on new products and equipment upgrades.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of manufacturing experience with press line or similar equipment.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, quality systems and safety standards.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve complex equipment and process issues.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor automated and semi-automated Press Line equipment at advanced proficiency levels.
• Perform advanced machine setup, changeovers, and calibrations to meet schedules and specs.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and process issues; coordinate with maintenance.
• Lead quality assurance to ensure specs, regulatory requirements, and customer standards.
• Identify and implement process improvements to boost efficiency and reduce downtime.
• Train and mentor lower-level operators on procedures, safety, and best practices.
• Review production docs and ensure logs, batch records, and reports are complete.
• Enforce safety policies; participate in audits, investigations, and corrective actions.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, and supervision on new products and equipment upgrades.
• Serve as acting lead or backup supervisor when assigned.

Skills

Press Line Experience

Manufacturing

Safety Standards

Lean / Six Sigma

Forklift Certification

Data entry / Production systems

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical certification or associate degree preferred

Tools

Production systems / SCADA

Job description

Electrolux Group in Kinston, NC is seeking a Press Line Operator – Level 5 to operate and optimize press line manufacturing equipment, ensuring safe, efficient and high-quality output.

You will lead advanced troubleshooting, coach junior operators, participate in continuous improvement, and collaborate with engineering, quality, and supervision teams on new products and equipment upgrades.