Manufacturing Operator

Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions for the future. If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match.

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.
• Perform additional duties, tasks, and responsibilities as assigned by management to support Volvo Penta's business objectives and operational goals.

Within the framework of VPS/Quality/Environment/Safety are the following roles:

• Do your job, improve your job, develop yourself and develop your team.
• Follow all quality work instructions to ensure compliance with customer specifications and product requirements.
• Follow all environmental/safety work instructions to maintain compliance with Volvo standards and applicable legal requirements.
• Complete and sustain daily 5S activities to support a safe, organized, and efficient work environment.
• Submit safety observations as required to promote continuous improvement and workplace safety.
• Initiate Kaizen improvements/PSM and actively participate in cross-functional Kaizen/PMS events as needed to drive operational excellence.
• Actively work with waste identification and analysis to support productivity, quality, and cost improvement goals

Skills and Knowledge Required:

• Requires the ability to read, write, and follow instructions both written and spoken.
• Basic computer skills required
• 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
• Hoists
• 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

At the Volvo Group, we strive for a clear, transparent, and straightforward compensation approach, motivating you to contribute to the company’s growth. For this position, the base pay is set at $18.38 - $22.70/ hour, and where applicable, bonus eligible. The range for this role, as well as final salary offered, is determined by several factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, work-related knowledge, certifications, skills, education, and experience. In addition to these factors, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as part of any final offer.

In addition to a solid package of compensation and benefits, plus you will enjoy:

• Competitive medical, dental and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off.
• Competitive matching retirement savings plans.
• Working environment where your safety, health and wellbeing come first.
• Focus on professional and personal development through Volvo Group University.
• Programs that make today’s challenging reality of combining work and personal life easier.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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Who we are and what we believe in

We are committed to shaping the future landscape of efficient, safe, and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents across the group’s leading brands and entities.

Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, you will be working with some of the sharpest and most creative brains in our field to be able to leave our society in better shape for the next generation. We are passionate about what we do, and we thrive on teamwork. We are almost 100,000 people united around the world by a culture of care, inclusiveness, and empowerment.

Volvo Penta, a world-leading supplier of engines and complete drive systems for marine and industrial applications, you will be part of a global and diverse team of highly skilled professionals who works with passion, trust each other and embraces change to stay ahead. We make our customers win.