Viking Turbo 505 Machine Lead Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary

The Viking Turbo 505 Machine Lead Operator is responsible for setting up, operating, monitoring, and troubleshooting the Viking Turbo 505 machine while working directly with a team of two additional employees. The Lead Operator coordinates daily tasks, oversees machine operation, maintains product quality, and ensures production goals are met safely and efficiently.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Team Leadership: Lead a three-person team, including the Lead Operator and two additional employees, to ensure efficient machine operation and consistent production output.
• Machine Operation: Operate and monitor the Viking Turbo 505 machine while coordinating responsibilities with the two team members.
• Task Coordination: Assign and coordinate daily tasks, ensuring all team members understand their responsibilities and follow established procedures.
• Machine Setup and Adjustments: Perform machine setups, changeovers, and approved adjustments to maintain efficient production.
• Quality Control: Inspect products throughout the production process to ensure quality standards are met and defects are identified promptly.
• Troubleshooting: Identify machine issues, jams, and production delays, perform basic troubleshooting, and notify maintenance when necessary.
• Safety Compliance: Ensure the team follows all safety procedures, uses required personal protective equipment, and follows applicable lockout/tagout procedures.
• Production Documentation: Complete production reports, quality records, and downtime documentation accurately.
• Preventive Maintenance: Perform routine cleaning and inspections to keep the machine operating properly.
• Training: Train and assist team members with machine operation, safety procedures, and quality requirements.
• Production Goals: Monitor production output, minimize waste and downtime, and ensure daily production targets are achieved.
• Communication: Report production issues, equipment problems, quality concerns, and shift updates to supervisors.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Experience operating industrial manufacturing machinery.
• Viking Turbo 505 machine experience preferred.
• Ability to lead and coordinate a team of two additional employees.
• Knowledge of machine setup, quality control, and basic troubleshooting.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Commitment to workplace safety, teamwork, and production efficiency.

We manufacture new and recycled wooden pallets, Custom crates and more. We started out of a storage locker 11 years ago and now have a team of 24. We are growing quickly and are looking for a reliable addition to grow with us.

Company Description

We manufacture new and recycled wooden pallets, Custom crates and more. We started out of a storage locker 11 years ago and now have a team of 24. We are growing quickly and are looking for a reliable addition to grow with us.\r\n\r\n