Production Operator

Valeo • Reno, NV

4d

About The Position

The Production Operator works in Production and is responsible for understanding and following safety standards and work instructions, including applicable V5000, TS16949, IATF 16949, ISO 14001, and Nevada OHSAS18001 standards using QRQC methodology. Before starting work, the operator must understand the station’s safety instructions and personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements. The role includes conducting first-level maintenance (PMs) and first-piece inspections at the start of the shift, maintaining 5S rules, and understanding flexibility and multiskilling requirements within the assigned Autonomous Production Zone (APZ). The operator also checks that displayed visual requirements are accurate.

The operator detects deviations from safety, quality, and efficiency standards, stops work and applies the appropriate reactivity procedure when a problem is detected, and participates in immediate containment actions. The role involves contributing to improvement proposals, attending five-minute APZ meetings, maintaining workstation cleanliness and safety, reporting supply shortages to the team lead, and participating in APZ continuous improvement through VPS workshops. The position requires lifting 20 to 50 pounds daily.

Requirements

• Ability to lift 20 to 50 pounds daily.
• Understand and follow station safety instructions and PPE requirements.
• Understand safety, quality, efficiency, 5S, and APZ flexibility and multiskilling requirements.

Responsibilities

• Understand and follow safety standards and applicable operating requirements, using QRQC methodology.
• Understand station safety work instructions and PPE requirements before starting work.
• Conduct first-level maintenance (PMs) and first-piece inspection at the start of the shift.
• Maintain 5S rules and ensure workstation cleanliness and safety.
• Understand flexibility and multiskilling requirements in the assigned APZ and check the accuracy of displayed visual requirements.
• Detect deviations in safety, quality, and efficiency; stop work and apply the appropriate reactivity procedure when a problem is detected.
• Participate in immediate containment actions.
• Participate in the improvement proposal program and five-minute APZ meetings.
• Communicate supplies shortages to the team lead at the beginning, during, and after shifts.
• Participate in APZ continuous improvement through VPS workshops.

Benefits

• Career growth opportunities in a global company with more than 100,000 colleagues in 31 countries.
• Multicultural environment that values diversity and international collaboration.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed