Production Operator

Valeo•Reno, NV

About The Position

The Production Operator works in an Autonomous Production Zone (APZ) and is responsible for following safety, quality, and efficiency standards and procedures. The role includes understanding station-specific safety instructions and personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements before starting work, performing first-level preventive maintenance and first-piece inspections at the start of the shift, and maintaining 5S rules. The operator identifies deviations from standards, follows the appropriate reactivity procedure when problems arise, and participates in immediate containment and continuous-improvement activities. The role also involves attending APZ meetings, communicating supply shortages to the team lead, and ensuring each workstation remains clean and safe. The position requires regularly lifting 20 to 50 pounds.

Requirements

Ability to lift 20 to 50 pounds on a daily basis.

Responsibilities

Understand and ensure compliance with safety standards, including V5000, TS16949, IATF 16949, ISO 14001, and Nevada OHSAS18001, using QRQC methodology.
Understand station safety instructions and PPE requirements before starting work.
Conduct first-level preventive maintenance and first-piece inspection at the start of the shift.
Maintain 5S rules and ensure workstation cleanliness and safety.
Understand APZ flexibility and multiskilling requirements and verify that displayed visual requirements are accurate.
Detect deviations from safety, quality, and efficiency standards; stop work and apply the appropriate reactivity procedure when a problem is detected.
Participate in immediate containment actions.
Actively participate in the improvements proposal program.
Participate in five-minute APZ meetings.
Communicate supply shortages to the team lead at the beginning, during, and after shifts.
Participate in APZ continuous improvement through VPS workshops.