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Machine Operator II- 1st shift (Tuesday - Saturday - 6:00am -2:30Pm))

Alfa Laval

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Compensation
No compensation found
Location
Richmond, VA
Work Authorization
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Job overview

Alfa Laval is hiring a Machine Operator II- 1st shift (Tuesday - Saturday - 6:00am -2:30Pm)). The role involves operating manufacturing equipment on the first shift, following safety protocols, receiving and executing daily work assignments, reporting deviations, participating in status board meetings, and driving continuous improvement through Kaizen and 5S practices.

Key focus areas include Use required personal protective equipment consistently, Receive daily work assignments and execute production per SOPs, and Report safety, quality, parts, or equipment deviations immediately.

Important skills include Personal Protective Equipment Use, Read Drawings And Blueprints, Kaizen Improvement, 5S Routine, Problem Resolution, and Communication With Support Functions. Preferred (not required): Intermediate Computer Skills and Read Safety Data Sheets.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Personal Protective Equipment UseIntermediate Computer SkillsRead Drawings and BlueprintsKaizen Improvement5S RoutineProblem ResolutionCommunication With Support FunctionsCustomer FocusTechnical AcumenLeading SelfRead Safety Data Sheets

Qualifications

High School or GEDManufacturing Technician I or IICrane CertificationForklift Certification2-3 Years Manufacturing ExperienceAbility to Lift 60 Pounds

Full job description

Shift Information: 1st shift - Mon-Fri, 6:00am-2:30pm

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF POSITION ( job duties and responsibilities):

  • Accurate & Consistent use of Personal Protective Equipment's (Safety Glasses, Steel Toe Shoes, Hand Gloves, Uniform others as required by the specific process)

  • Receive daily work assignments from the Team Leader/ Team Manager and execute production with Standard Operating Procedures as a base.

  • Report any deviations (Safety, Quality, Parts, Equipment's etc related) 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.

ORGANIZATIONAL COMPONENTS (level of functional responsibility, relationships, level of direction received, and ability to initiate work):

  • Reporting to Team Manager directly.

  • According to delegation from TL/TM

  • To stop the production process in case of safety / quality / environmental deviations

  • To highlight problems and deviations

  • To initiate and run problem resolution and improvement activities.

  • Communicate with Support Functions ( Quality, Maintenance, Order Planning, Warehouse etc ) as needed.

KEY PERFORMANCE MEASURES

  • Safe working (Number of minor injuries/accidents)

  • Scrap & Rework % (customer claim, SOP deviations etc)

  • Consistency with the routines ( Total Productive Maintenance, Start of shift/End of shift checklist etc)

  • Delivery On Time Performance

  • Productivity (Reported hours, competence matrix achievement)

  • 5S Score for the cell or area, team.

  • Attendance Performance (Punctuality, good attendance, unscheduled absences, time of requests)

  • Adherence to Alfa Laval Inc Policies & Procedures.

ALFA LAVAL CORE COMPETENCIES NEEDED

  • 3Zs Mindset ( Zero Injury, Zero Defect, Zero Breakdown)

  • Customer Focus

  • Drive for Results

  • Technical Acumen

  • Leading Self

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION DESIRED

  • High School or GED minimum.

  • Manufacturing Technician I, II preferred

  • Crane & Forklift certifications, nice to have.

  • 2-3 years of experience from the manufacturing environment like machines, equipment's, jigs ,

fixtures, measuring instruments etc.

  • Able to read drawings, blueprints, manufacturing orders etc.

  • Intermediate Computer Skills.

PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS

  • Physical Requirements (lifting, climbing, standing, equipment use):

  • Be able to lift up to 60 pounds.

  • Shall be able read Safety Data Sheets for the Aerosols, coolants etc.

  • Environmental Factors (hazardous materials, work location, work surfaces, exposure):

OTHER REQUIREMENTS (i.e., travel, motor vehicle use, etc.)

No domestic & international travel is required as a part of this job.

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