1_Auxiliary Operator - Level 3

Swagelok; Solon (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Swagelok in Solon, OH is seeking an Auxiliary Operator to perform and optimize complex changeovers and routine operations on auxiliary equipment. The role includes troubleshooting non-routine issues and applying standard work while supporting continuous improvement efforts.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and at least 12 months of experience. The candidate should have good mechanical aptitude and be willing to train others as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 12 months of experience before advancement to Independent Auxiliary Operator.
• Good mechanical skills aptitude.

Responsibilities

• Operate and set-up moderate and complex auxiliary operations to target.
• Troubleshoot abnormal processes and resolve issues with the setup person.
• Utilize departmental resources to make decisions on schedules, routings and metrics.
• Recommend and initiate continuous improvement suggestions.
• Assist in developing other associates' skills and training.
• Demonstrate abilities from levels 1 & 2 to perform daily tasks efficiently.
• Show aptitude for training others and cross-training across shifts.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Accountability

Flexibility

Reliability

Customer Focus

Continuous Improvement

Training others

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Shift: 3rd

Facility: 29500

Salary Grade: d

Hiring Manager: Gage Collins

Position Summary:

Auxiliary Operators are responsible for enhancing and making minor alterations to products. At this level the associate is able to perform more complex process changeovers, including troubleshooting to standard work. They are able to recognize and solve some non-routine problems.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate abilities outlined in levels 1 & 2 efficiently to perform daily tasks

• Demonstrates ability to operate and set-up moderate and complex auxiliary operations routinely to target

• Solid understanding of most part configurations processed on auxiliary equipment

• Solid troubleshooting ability of abnormal processes / capable of working with setup person to resolve issues

• Ability to utilize departmental resources to make decisions (schedule, routings, department metrics, etc)

• Recommends and initiates continuous improvement suggestions

• Assists in developing other associates skills, and shows an aptitude for training others

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

• Required: High school diploma or equivalent.

• Minimum of 12 months of experience (not including time spent in the previous levels) before an associate can be eligible for advancement to an Independent Auxiliary Operator position.

Preferred:

• Good mechanical skills aptitude

Critical Competencies:

Customer Focus

• Takes personal responsibility for quality and getting orders fulfilled on time

Reliability and Integrity

• Looks for ways to improve on a daily basis

• Consistently makes a positive impact on plant metrics

• Will admit their own mistakes

Flexibility

• Acquire new skills continuously when given the opportunity

• Willing to work in other departments or sites when there is a need

• Displays a positive attitude when changes are made

Teamwork

• Works together with others to meet customer needs

• Helps new associates adjust to the environment

• Defines success in terms of the whole team

Communication

• Shares ideas and information with others who might find them useful

• Offers and initiates continuous improvement suggestions

• Listens with an open mind and gives reactions and opinions in a non-defensive, non-judgmental way.

Accountability

• Accepts responsibility for good and bad results

• Makes decisions that support the business without waiting for guidance when appropriate

• Shows insight into how to achieve 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.

• Physical Requirements: 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.