1_Auxiliary Operator - Level 2

Swagelok; Kentucky; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Swagelok is seeking an experienced Auxiliary Operator for its Solon, OH facility. The role supports basic to complex auxiliary operations, using standard tools and fixtures, with emphasis on quality and lean practices.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent and at least 12 months of related experience. This on-site role offers growth opportunities and a collaborative manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 12 months of experience before advancement to Independent Auxiliary Operator.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates ability to perform basic, moderate and complex auxiliary operations.
• Uses controls, tooling, fixtures to perform tasks with minimal trainer assistance.
• Performs multiple bench operations and setups per documentation.
• Follows all quality guidelines and product segregation procedures.
• Maintains safety and communicates issues to supervisor as needed.
• Supports lean initiatives and understands product flow in the department.

Skills

Good mechanical skills aptitude

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Shift: 24/7 days (6am - 6pm)

Facility: (Hardware) 6050 Cochran Rd, Solon OH 44139

Salary Grade: Hourly C (C)

Hiring Manager:

Position Summary:

Auxiliary Operators are responsible for enhancing and making minor alterations to products. At this level the associate has demonstrated proficiency at work with limited help while maintaining performance objectives on standard work processes. This includes recognition of routine problems and the ability to keep the process running by making appropriate adjustments to correct the problems.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates ability to use skills introduced at level 1 to perform basic, moderate and complex auxiliary operations
• Understands and utilizes necessary controls, tooling, holders, fixtures to perform assigned tasks with minimal assistance from trainer
• Ability to perform multiple bench operations and setups per documentation
• Requires little assistance with setting up and operating routine parts on standard equipment
• Follows all quality guidelines and product segregation procedures
• Understands visual requirements for products being manufactured
• Understands process improvement and product flow within department
• Understands and supports lean efforts including (5S visual display and the metrics listed on Primary Visual Display Board)
• Recognizes and complies with all applicable Swagelok procedures
• The associate should understand and demonstrate the skills listed in the master training plan within the minimum time requirements.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• A minimum of 12 months of experience (not including time spent in the Learner level) before an associate can be eligible for advancement to an Independent Auxiliary Operator position.

Preferred:

• Good mechanical skills aptitude

Critical Competencies:

Customer Focus

• Can meet due dates in processes they are responsible for
• Will let supervisor know when there is a problem
• Willing to put in extra effort to meet customer needs

Reliability and Integrity

• Takes responsibility for personal performance
• Can be counted on to do what needs done with little follow-up

Flexibility

• Willing to work in other departments or sites
• Shows enthusiasm and has a good attitude when asked to learn other jobs
• Is open to new ideas

Teamwork

• Values, solicits, and utilizes input from others
• Looks for ways to help out

Communication

• Provides information to the next shift or to others in the company
• Participates in meetings and will ask questions when something is not clear

Accountability

• Sets a good example for others by demonstrating desired behavior
• Acts and makes the right decisions to get the job done
• Supports Swagelok business goals

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.
• Must 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.
• Ability to pass vision acuity test with or without reasonable accommodation.

Swagelok is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are selected without regard to race, ethnicity, creed, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, pregnancy-related medical conditions, 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 and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008.

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.