Primary Operator - Level 3

Shift: 2nd shift

Facility: (Main Plant) 29500 Solon Road, Solon, Ohio 44139

Salary Grade: Hourly G (G)

Hiring Manager: Reed Kimbell

Position

Summary

At This Level The Associate Is Able To Perform More Complex

duties per standard work including process changeovers and troubleshooting with minimal guidance or help from a trainer or support. They are able to recognize and solve some non-routine problems.

Essential

Duties &

Responsibilities

Complete set-up and operation of machining equipment in a safe and efficient manner. Perform start-stop procedures including, but not limited to: machine and conveyor start-up, loading of raw material, and machine shutdown. Perform simple and advanced changes, adjustments, and set-up to tooling and fixtures. Complete records and forms. Check machined parts visually and dimensionally according to quality standards. Clean chips from tooling and parts. Recognize and report machine malfunctions and part discrepancies to supervisor. Preset tooling as required. Set-up parts, process and machine as required. Perform daily, semi-annual and annual machine maintenance. Correct problems in set-up, non-conformance, tooling and machining processes. Make suggestions for process changes that may improve machining operations. Maneuver around machine, includes but may not be limited to standing, bending, stretching and walking. Repair, replace and/or modify the equipment if required.

Education And/or Work

Experience

Requirements

Required

High School Diploma Or Equivalent

External: Minimum of 30 months of applicable machining

experience. Internal: Must be fully qualified as a Level 2 Machine OperatorAdvanced knowledge about metal or plastic cutting processes and equipmentSelf-motivated and able to learn at a fast pace. Demonstrates proficient machining, communication, and troubleshooting. Operate machine: that includes loading and unloading parts, inspection gages, comparator, micrometers, calipers, 6” rule, dial indicator, ring gages, drill/reamer, Johnson gages and Datum gages, magnifier and lights, miscellaneous hand tools and chip strippers. Identifies and corrects machining problems relative to tools and tool holders, collets and chucks.

Critical Competencies

Customer Focus

Direct and assist others in getting required support work completed in a timely mannerIndependently display prioritization

skillsUnderstand and anticipate the internal customers’ needs and initiate action to meet themMeeting customer needs is their driver

Reliability And Integrity

Drives improvements and helps others make a positive impact on quality and plant metricsAlong with providing it themselves, encourages others to provide reliable informationActs as a direct liaison with product, process and quality Engineers to ensure appropriate application of technologySupports organizational changes positively through actions and words

Flexibility

Always willing to be flexible in their scheduleShares knowledge that they have obtained with othersOpen to taking on new challengesCan easily be interrupted or redirected to a new task, or site based on Swagelok’s needsHas useable ideas to help increase equipment reliability

Teamwork

Creates strong morale and spirit within the team by encouraging others and making them feel valued and importantFacilitates Root Cause analysis effort for equipment reliabilityFacilitate Shift Start up and departmental meetingsPromotes group reputation in a positive mannerEffectively coordinates resources to achieve ZCD

Communication

Communicates well with all different levels in the organization (shop floor, office, engineering, supervisors, managers, directors, lean leaders, etc.)Promotes own ideas and information with othersDrill-down to root cause in all work order solutionsCommunicate through appropriate escalation channels when requiredIs a voice for Quality and will take time to explain theories and philosophiesReceives input from others

Accountability

Drives team goals and resultsTakes ownership of the actions and results of the team as a wholeCoordinate, communicate, and execute in the absence of supervisionControl emotions and reactions according to the situation and the audienceProvides accurate and detailed documentation including the use of SISProvides feedback to Supervision and guidance for other specialists in training

Working Conditions And/or Physical

Requirements

Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards. Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards. May be required to pass pre-employment and annual Vision Acuity testsMust be able to lift Kegs and Boxes on a regular basis between 25 - 35 pounds and occasionally between 35 - 50 pounds. Considerable standing, stooping and bending is required.

Swagelok Provides A Comprehensive Package Of Valuable

benefits called Total Rewards focused on health and wellness,

compensation, retirement planning, and supplemental rewards. 

To Apply

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qualifications will be contacted to schedule a phone interview.

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Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.  Applicants are selected without regard to race, ethnicity, creed, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin or ancestry, disability, genetic information, veteran/military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristic under federal, state or local law 

Swagelok will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990,the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008, and Ohio state law. 

This Job

summary is intended to be brief and does not list all the

duties for this position. Nothing in this job description should be construed as an express or implied contract of employment. Swagelok is an at-will employer, which means that either party is free to terminate the employment relationship at any time, without any advanced notice, for any reason or no reason.