Assembler, Manufacturing ​/ Production

Overview

Every day, we get opportunities to make a positive impact on colleagues, partners, customers and society. We challenge conventional thinking to develop world-leading technologies that inspire progress in energy, food, water and shipping. We foster a resourceful, collaborative culture with opportunities for personal growth and career development.

As an integral member of the team, you will support the manufacture of pumps and valves for the hygienic fluid handling department. This on-site day shift role is based at our Indianapolis, IN facility (6:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., with overtime as needed).

• Receive daily work assignments from the Team Leader / Team Manager and execute production using Standard Operating Procedures and blueprints as a base.
• Assemble subcomponents and finished products and/or perform material processing within a facility with a limited number of pieces requiring basic product and process knowledge.
• Lift raw materials, finished products, and packed items, manually or using lifts.
• Perform process setups and value-add activities following defined operating parameters and documentation to complete daily production demand within the assigned team.
• Execute quality checks and inspections as needed.
• Report deviations (Safety, Quality, Parts, Equipment, etc.) to Status Boards immediately and inform the Team Leader / Team Manager.
• Observe all company policies and actively participate in Daily Status Board Meetings, explaining deviations and proposing solutions.
• Review and suggest improvements for Standard Operating Procedures.
• Identify opportunities to eliminate waste (time, motion, transportation, inventories) and drive KAIZEN improvements.
• Maintain 5S standards through daily and weekly routines to sustain a clean, organized workplace.
• Seek cross-training opportunities across different manufacturing processes and ways to add value.
• Cross-train to support any department or factory demand as needed.
• Use downtime to learn new processes and implement improvements from status board activities.
• Continuously build job knowledge through execution of Standard Operating Procedures.
• Wear and use Personal Protective Equipment (safety glasses, steel-toe shoes, gloves, uniform as required).
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environment.
• Ability to use and care for basic production or assembly hand tools.
• Ability to read drawings, blueprints, and manufacturing orders.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to lift up to 60 pounds.
• Ability to read and interpret Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
• Crane & forklift certifications – preferred.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills.

Alfa Laval is committed to an inclusive and dynamic workplace that values diverse perspectives and experiences. We prioritize candidates who reside in the US or have an established presence in the area.

• Healthcare, dental and vision plans; robust wellness program.
• Generous 401(k), paid holidays and paid time off benefits.
• Competitive compensation and a focus on employee development.

Alfa Laval is an equal opportunity employer. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, or business need, without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.