Manufacturing Operator

Position Summary: Manufacturing Operator role is to perform assembly of components and products with detailed instructions in a standardized way. Operates limited number of stations (usually 1 to 3). Performs assembly tasks at all types of production lines e.g. drives, mounts, tsk, and engines.

Core Responsibilities: 
•    Punctuality and daily attendance.
•    Moderate to heavy lifting of parts from and to baskets.
•    Operate various production equipment including, but not limited to, air-operated hand-held fastener torquing tools, multi-spindle torquing tools, bridge cranes, manipulators, special assembly fixtures, leak-test equipment, and quality checking tools.
•    Housekeeping of areas other than immediate workstation.
•    Demonstrate the ability to perform in a team environment.
•    Performs other duties, tasks, and responsibilities as assigned by management to support Volvo Penta goals and objectives.

Within the framework of VPS/Quality/Environment are the following roles:
-    Do your job, improve your job, develop yourself and develop your team.
-    Follow all quality work instructions to ensure adherence to customer specifications.
-    Follow all environmental work instructions to ensure adherence to Volvo requirements and other legal obligations
-    Initiate kaizens and participate in cross-functional kaizens, as needed.

Skills and Knowledge Required: 
•    Requires the ability to read, write, and follow instructions both written and spoken.
•    Must be able to participate in a team-spirited atmosphere.
•    A full range of vision and hand/foot coordination is required to operate equipment.
•    Accountability: Accept responsibility for actions, performance, and personal improvements
•    Requires on-the-job training.
•    Must be able to lift heavy parts.

Equipment Used and Working Environment:
•    Both powered and manually operated hand tools, conveyor assemble lines, air-powered hand-held tools, multi-spindle fastener torquing tools, bridge cranes, manipulators, special assembly fixtures, leak test equipment, quality checking tools, and special equipment to check the function of the product.
•    Safety shoes
•    Gloves
•    Hearing protection
•    The environment is fast paced, team oriented, well lit, clean, temperature controlled, and sometimes hectic.

Education and Experience:  
•    High school graduate or equivalent required