Systems Operator

Viking Corporation; Caledonia (MI); On-site; USD 31,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Viking Corporation is seeking a capable manufacturing team member to support the cell operations. The role involves fault diagnosis on HMI displays, coordinating with Maintenance Technicians, and assisting the assembly cell while maintaining safety and quality standards.

You will also perform tooling changes, handle materials, operate a forklift occasionally, and ensure QA and production planning documents are accurately completed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; or 1–3 years of related experience.
• Experience in a manufacturing cell or similar setting preferred.
• Ability to read instructions and work with basic equipment safely.

Responsibilities

• Review faults on HMI screens and follow steps for fault recovery.
• Communicates with Maintenance Technicians about equipment issues.
• Rotates through the assembly cell, assisting each member as needed.
• Performs cell maintenance to optimize production.
• Changes tooling using hand tools and setups for part runs.
• Handles materials for the cell, including occasional forklift operation.
• Tests sprinklers according to guidelines; inspects and packages to standards.
• Completes QA and production planning documents.
• Disassembles sprinklers for salvage; records inventory movements.
• Cleans and maintains the cell daily; lifts up to 40 lbs occasionally.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Manual dexterity

Basic mechanical skills

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Hand tools

Automated equipment setup

Job description

RESPONSIBILITIES:Review faults on HMI screens and follow proper steps for quick fault recoveryCommunicates with Maintenance Technicians to convey issues with the equipment.Rotates throughout the assembly and assists each member of the cell when needed.Performs all aspects of the cell including maintenance to optimize and maintain optimum production.Changes tooling using hand tools and set up for various part runs.Handles and pulls any materials necessary for the cell, including some fork truck operation.Tests sprinklers according to approval laboratory guidelines.Sets up, adjusts and qualifies automated equipment and perform all aspectsVisually inspect and listen to machine to locate malfunctions.Inspects and packages sprinklers to Viking quality standards.Completes all necessary documents for both the Quality system and for production planning.Disassembles sprinklers and its components for salvage of parts.Identifies scrap and salvage and records such for inventory purposes.Cleans and maintains cell daily.Lift up to 40lbs on occasion and 25lbs on a regular basis.Performs other duties as assigned.EXPERIENCE:High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED); or one to three years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.