Skilled Assembler II - Heat Exchanger Assemblies

Alfa Laval; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Alfa Laval in Richmond, VA seeks a production assembler to join our team and assemble gasket plate heat exchangers, following blueprints and using hand and power tools in a fast-paced setting.

You will perform quality checks, document processes, maintain a clean workspace, and collaborate with teams. The role supports continuous improvement through 5S, KAIZEN, and cross-training across manufacturing processes.

Qualifications

• High School or GED minimum.
• Crane & Forklift certifications, nice to have.
• Some experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environment
• Able to read drawings, blueprints, manufacturing orders
• Basic Computer Skills

Responsibilities

• Accurate & Consistent use of PPE (Safety Glasses, Steel Toe Shoes, Gloves, Uniform others as required by the specific process)
• Receive daily work assignments and execute production using Standard Operating Procedures and blueprints as a base.
• Report deviations (Safety, Quality, Parts, Equipment, etc.) to Status Boards immediately and update the Team Leader / Team Manager.
• Be active and engaged into 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, inventories etc.) elimination opportunities and drive KAIZEN improvements.
• Engaged 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.
• Use the downtime efficiently to learn the new processes & run improvements from the status board activities.
• Accurately records data on quality documentation, components and product per company standards and/or customer requirements
• Participates in the team's continuous improvement and development in accordance with the Alfa Laval Production System (ALPS). Examples include 5S, Problem resolution process (PRP), and Total Preventative Maintenance (TPM).
• Using the SOP Matrix, will cross train to support any and all department or factory demands, as required.
• Will be trained and must pass Industrial Vehicle Test (Crane, Forklift, Joey)
• Lift raw materials, finished products, and packed items, manually or using lifts.

Skills

3Zs Mindset

Customer Focus

Drive for Results

Technical Acumen

Leading Self

Education

High School or GED

Tools

Crane Certification

Forklift Certification

Job description

Alfa Laval in Richmond, VA seeks a production assembler to join our team and assemble gasket plate heat exchangers, following blueprints and using hand and power tools in a fast-paced setting.

You will perform quality checks, document processes, maintain a clean workspace, and collaborate with teams. The role supports continuous improvement through 5S, KAIZEN, and cross-training across manufacturing processes.