Viking Turbo 505 Machine Lead Operator

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.

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.https://logicalpackaging.com/Company DescriptionWe 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. https://logicalpackaging.com/