Machine Operator

Machine Operator – Innova Solutions

Position type:
Full Time/ Contract Duration: 12 Months

Location:

Bessemer, AL USA 35020

• Strong technical background in manufacturing engineering, industrial engineering, or mechanical systems with emphasis on process optimization
• Proven ability to apply Lean Manufacturing principles including value stream mapping, waste elimination, and continuous flow to real-world production environments
• Experience conducting root cause analysis and implementing corrective and preventive actions to address process variability and quality issues
• Experience in creating technical documentation including process flows, layout drawings, equipment specifications, and standard operating procedures
• Project management skills with ability to coordinate multiple improvement initiatives simultaneously while meeting deadlines and budget constraints
• Excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively with production teams, equipment vendors, contractors, and management stakeholders
• Data-driven mindset with ability to analyze production metrics, identify improvement opportunities, and measure results of implemented changes
• Demonstrated experience contributing to innovative-focused projects, including development of new products, systems, workflows, or construction methodologies.
• Proven ability to generate and implement innovative ideas, improving design efficiency, constructability, automation, or manufacturing integration.
• Background working in new project development, pilot programs, or early-stage project environments where requirements evolve rapidly.
• Comfortable operating in a startup-like or entrepreneurial environment, characterized by fast decision-making, limited precedent, and high ownership.
• Strong collaborator with the ability to communicate and work with cross-functional disciplines, including Engineering, Manufacturing, and Innovation.
• High attention to detail, balanced with a solution-oriented and forward-thinking mindset.
• Self-starter, hands-on and collaborative in achieving results
• Able to distill, package, and present complex information in a clear, concise, and compelling manner
• Process and goal-oriented while comfortable with complexity and ambiguity

• Knowledge of fabrication processes including welding, cutting, roll forming, and assembly operations in metal manufacturing environments is preferred
• Experience managing equipment installation projects.
• Be able to operate and assemble components, including the use of screwdrivers, sawers, and skilsaws.
• 1-3 years of experience in process engineering, manufacturing engineering, or continuous improvement roles within manufacturing operations
• Hands-on experience implementing Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma projects with documented results in waste reduction, cycle time improvement, or cost savings

• High School Education Degree or equivalent
• Proficiency with CAD software (AutoCAD) for layout design and equipment specification is also a big advantage
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification is highly advantageous

Pay Range*: $35.00 - $38.78 per hour
* Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.

• Medical & pharmacy coverage
• Dental/vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Health saving account (HSA) and Flexible spending account (FSA)
• Life Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Short term and Long term Disability
• Accident & Critical illness coverage
• Pre-paid legal &  protection
• Sick time, and other types of paid leaves (as required by law)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Innova Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

Innova Solutions is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability,…