Corporate Center in Hydro is mainly located at Vækerø and has around 260 employees within the areas of Finance, People & Safety, Legal and Compliance, Communication & Public Affairs and Corporate Development.
Job Description
The performance duties of the lead are to instruct and direct machine operators to troubleshoot, set-up and resolve problem with equipment and tooling, perform basic machine maintenance operations, perform first piece and product inspections, utilize computer to input and analyze production/packing data and maintain a steady departmental work flow. All these functions should be working within the limitations of standards methods and procedures.
You will work on
Work from schedules, production orders and work instructions, packing instructions, prints and specifications, and instruct, direct, and assist operators
• Oversee movement of materials to workstations to meet scheduled shipment dates, monitor set-ups and machine adjustments, and check first pieces of each run and approve as indicated.
• Regularly check quantity and quality of production to ensure operators are in compliance with production orders.
• Provide assistance and expertise in resolving operational problems.
• Devise methods to improvise techniques to compensate for equipment or material deficiencies to produce product to specification and maximize yield.
• Perform basic machine maintenance, ensure proper calibration, and perform required maintenance as directed.
• Monitor material levels to ensure optimum levels are maintained.
• Write Material Review Tickets for Scrap Metal.
• Participate in engineering tests, product trails and productivity and quality improvement activities.
• Prepare and modify work instructions and packing instructions, if necessary.
• Periodically inventory packing supplies and operating supplies.
• Coordinate operations with other shifts to maintain awareness of current work in progress and maintain an uninterrupted work flow.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to maintain work flow or respond to emergency conditions.
Your qualifications and skills
• Collaboration Skills
• Decision Making and Problem Solving
• Written and Oral Communication Proficiency
• Time Management, and Organizational Skills
• Ethical Conduct
• Technical and Analytical Capacity
• Results Driven
• Deadline Oriented
• Organized with Strong attention to details
• Ability to work unsupervised and be self-directed
• Proficient in basic computer skills to include Microsoft products.
You would also ideally have
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
• Maneuver spools from floor rails, take ups, and pay offs several times per day.
• Frequently standing for long periods of time, walking, use of hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands or arms in repetitive motions.
• Frequency encountering close visual acuity and requires continual stoop, kneeling, or crouching.
• Employee frequently will lift or move up to 25lbs and occasional lifts or moves up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to identify and distinguish colors, specifically red.
• Flashing lights in the production area may trigger seizures in people with photosensitive epilepsy.
• Occasionally, the employee will need to be able to sit, step up, or crawl.
Hydro values diverse skills and perspective among employees. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply. Qualified applicants will be considered regardless of race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status or disability. We strive to provide equitable opportunities for all to contribute and succeed with us.
