Assembler II on 1st shift (Mon–Fri 6:00am–2:30pm, overtime as needed) running production processes to safety and quality standards, using SOPs and blueprints, and driving continuous improvement. Alfa Laval is a global industrial manufacturer focused on accelerating success for customers, people and planet. Standout perk: benefits-eligible role with healthcare, wellness program, generous 401(k), PTO and paid holidays.
- Healthcare, dental and vision plans
- Generous 401(k) and wellness program
- Paid holidays and paid time off
Who you are
You are a self-motivated team player with the ability to work in line with Alfa Laval drivers; Action, Interaction, and Satisfaction. You are driven and see solutions rather than problems, effectively prioritizing and executing tasks.
Run production processes according to the Safety & and qualitytandards and improve them as per the business demand.
Your shift schedule will be Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM, overtime as needed including weekends.
About the job
- Accurate & Consistent use of Personal Protective Equipment (Safety Glasses, Steel Toe Shoes, 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 and blueprints as a base.
- Report any deviations (Safety, Quality, Parts, Equipment, etc.) 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-off 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.
- Crane & Forklift certifications, nice to have.
- Some experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environment
- Able to read drawings, blueprints, manufacturing orders etc.
- Basic Computer Skills.
PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS
- Physical Requirements (lifting, climbing, standing, equipment use):
- Be able to lift up to 60 pounds.
- Able to read Safety Data Sheets for the Aerosols, coolants etc.
- Environmental Factors (hazardous materials, work location, work surfaces, exposure):
What's in it for you?
We offer a challenging position in an open and friendly environment where we help each other to develop and create value. Your work will have a true impact on Alfa Laval's future success. Our benefits-eligible associates enjoy healthcare, dental and vision plans, a robust wellness program, generous 401(k), paid holidays, paid time off benefits, and more.
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