1_Primary Operator - Level 2

Swagelok; Willoughby (OH); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Swagelok in Eastlake, Ohio, is seeking a Level II Machine Operator to join the manufacturing team. You will operate and monitor equipment, inspect parts with precision tools, and maintain quality and safety standards in a pristine, climate-controlled facility.

The role suits an entry-level machinist with a strong mechanical aptitude who can learn quickly, work independently, and provide support as needed. Training and opportunities for growth are available in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Basic math skills, adding and subtracting fractions and decimals.
• Self-motivated with an ability to learn in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Follow Swagelok’s production system and participate in shift start-up meetings; handoff reports for the team.
• Operate and monitor manufacturing equipment according to standard work instructions.
• Follow standard work instructions and quality plans according to specs.
• Inspect finished parts using precision measuring equipment (micrometers, calipers, ring gauges, dial indicators, etc).
• Monitor machine outputs; identify quality, machining, tooling, and process issues and escalate as needed.
• Complete preventative maintenance and routine machine care.
• Document production activities accurately and maintain manufacturing records.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area while following all safety procedures.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Math skills

Self-motivated

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Shift: 7am - 315pm

Facility: Eastlake

Position Summary

As a Level II Machine Operator, you'll be part of our manufacturing team, producing fluid-system components that meet the highest quality standards. This role is ideal for an entry-level machinist who is eager to learn, can work independently, maintain high quality production standards, and recognize when additional support is needed while maintaining a strong focus on safety. You’ll be provided all the tools and gauges necessary to be successful in your role.

You’ll have the opportunity to learn every day, continuously expanding your technical knowledge gaining experience working on a variety of machines producing various parts in a clean, modern, temperature-controlled manufacturing environment.

What You’ll Do

• Follow Swagelok’s production system such as participating in a daily shift start-up meeting with your team. You’ll give or receive a shift handoff report that sets the incoming or outgoing shifts up for success.
• Operate and monitor manufacturing equipment according to standard work instructions.
• Follow standard work instructions and quality plans according to specs.
• Inspect finished parts using precision measuring equipment such as micrometers, calipers, comparators, ring gauges, dial indicators, smart gauges, and other inspection tools.
• Monitor machine outputs. Identify quality, machining, tooling, and process issues and elevate to support associates to resume production.
• Complete preventative maintenance and routine machine care.
• Document production activities accurately and maintain manufacturing records.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area while following all safety procedures.

What Makes You Successful

We're looking for someone who enjoys hands-on work, has a strong mechanical aptitude, takes pride in producing high-quality parts, and thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Successful candidates will have:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Basic math skills, adding and subtracting fractions and decimals
• Self-motivated with an ability to learn in a fast-paced environment

Even better if you have:

• Machining experience or mechanical background
• Experience in a manufacturing production environment
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing quality work.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• A willingness to work overtime hours as needed

Physical Requirements

This position requires working in a manufacturing environment and may include:

• Standing and walking for extended periods.
• Frequent bending, reaching, and stooping.
• Lifting materials weighing 25–35 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Working safely around manufacturing equipment.
• Passing required vision acuity testing, where applicable.

Swagelok provides a comprehensive package of valuable benefits called Total Rewards focused on health and wellness, compensation, retirement planning, and supplemental rewards.

Congratulations on taking the first step to Be Connected. Be Valued. Be You.

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, 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.