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

Alfa Laval•Richmond, VA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves operating machinery accurately and consistently, adhering to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). The Machine Operator II is responsible for receiving daily work assignments, reporting any deviations in safety, quality, parts, or equipment immediately, and actively participating in daily status board meetings to discuss issues and propose solutions. The position also involves reviewing and suggesting improvements to SOPs, identifying waste elimination opportunities, driving Kaizen improvements, and engaging in daily and weekly 5S routines to maintain high standards. Additionally, the role encourages seeking cross-training opportunities and utilizing downtime for learning new processes and implementing improvements.

Requirements

Accurate & Consistent use of Personal Protective Equipment’s (Safety Glasses, Steel Toe Shoes, Hand Gloves, Uniform others as required by the specific process).
High School or GED minimum.
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.
Be able to lift up to 60 pounds.
Shall be able read Safety Data Sheets for the Aerosols, coolants etc.

Nice To Haves

Manufacturing Technician I, II preferred
Crane & Forklift certifications

Responsibilities

Receive daily work assignments from the Team Leader/Team Manager and execute production according to Standard Operating Procedures.
Report any deviations (Safety, Quality, Parts, Equipment) to Status Boards immediately and update the Team Leader/Team Manager.
Actively participate in Daily Status Board Meetings, explaining deviations and proposing solutions.
Review and suggest improvements for Standard Operating Procedures.
Identify waste elimination opportunities (time, motion, transportation, inventories) and drive Kaizen improvements.
Engage in daily & weekly 5S routines to achieve and sustain high 5S standards.
Seek cross-training opportunities within different manufacturing processes and identify better ways to add value.
Use downtime efficiently to learn new processes and run improvements from status board activities.
Stop the production process in case of safety, quality, or environmental deviations.
Highlight problems and deviations.
Initiate and run problem resolution and improvement activities.
Communicate with Support Functions (Quality, Maintenance, Order Planning, Warehouse) as needed.