Assembler - Level 2

Swagelok; Solon (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total Rewards program

Job summary

Swagelok in Solon, Ohio is seeking an Assembly Associate for 1st shift to assemble, package, and test products while operating designated equipment. You will follow standard work, perform inspections, and maintain documentation to support on‑time delivery.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, assembly aptitude, and a proactive, customer‑focused mindset. Reliability, teamwork, and adaptability are valued in this hands‑on environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Assembly experience preferred or related aptitude.
• Able to navigate SAP and access documents.
• Customer focus and reliability required.
• Effective communication and teamwork needed.

Responsibilities

• To assemble and package products and operate assembly equipment.
• Provide customer‑service oriented support and follow standard work instructions.
• Perform daily equipment maintenance and cleanup.
• Complete daily documentation (production records, tally sheets).
• Perform in‑process inspection and ensure quality per standards.
• Follow safety and housekeeping rules and use provided PPE.
• Plan and prioritize daily orders and assist with process improvements.
• Accurately log SAP data and support the operating plan.

Skills

Customer Focus

Reliability

Flexibility

Teamwork

Communication

Accountability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Job description

Shift: 1st shift

City: Solon

Swagelok, Northeast Ohio, USA

Swagelok is a global organization and one of the largest employers of manufacturing talent in Northeast Ohio. We are driven by our core values of Quality, Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Customer Focus, Innovation, and Continuous Improvement, which are demonstrated through our daily actions. For over 75 years, our dedication to our core values has been the foundation for our success. Our products have been up into space, down to the bottom of the ocean, and everywhere in between. That same dedication spans to our customers.

Throughout our organization we demonstrate a commitment to these values and those we bring onboard. Whether you want to grow in your role or explore broad opportunities and develop new skills—you’ll thrive in a culture that promotes learning and development.

We strive to be a company where we all can do our best work with a true sense of purpose and belonging.

Be Connected. Be Valued. Be You.

We hope you’ll consider joining our team.

Position Summary

At this level, the associate can perform their job duties independently and operate per standard work. The associate can perform some basic process changeovers and troubleshooting with some guidance or help from a trainer or supervisor. They can recognize and solve routine problems.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

To assemble and package products and operate assembly equipment. The associate must be customer service oriented by taking proactive approaches to the job. The associate will support Swagelok’s operating plan along with the Swagelok mission, vision and values.

• Must efficiently perform all Learner level job functions.
• Operate designated assembly/packaging equipment.
• Performs job functions independently or with minimal assistance from the trainer.
• Assemble components into complete or partial products according to standard work.
• Demonstrates capability of routine / minor set-up on basic equipment
• Verify trace id information of all materials used for each job.
• Must understand and follow proper part handling procedures.
• Must understand and follow Swagelok documentation necessary to perform job functions.
• Recognize non-conformances and inform supervisor, team coordinator or set-up.
• Demonstrates product knowledge (basic part numbers, components, materials, and configurations) within the scope of their job family detail.
• Understands products, processes, and procedures to perform job functions to established standards and reduce the risk of quality escapements.
• Able to answer questions posed on Independent Assembler skills.
• Perform daily equipment maintenance and clean up.
• Complete daily documentation (tally sheet, cell board production).
• Perform In-Process Inspection (visual and gaging) during assembly.
• Maintain safety and housekeeping standards in area.
• Plan and prioritize daily orders.
• Perform job related administrative tasks using SAP
• Recommend process improvements.
• Maintain a balanced workload during and between the shifts.
• Follow daily equipment checklist (Standard Work)

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements

Required

• High school diploma or GED
• Assembly experience preferred or related job aptitude (e.g. ability to follow basic instructions)
• Able to recognize functional and cosmetic defects.
• Responsible for the assembly, testing, and packaging of product.
• Requires the use of assembly equipment and standard work.
• Able to navigate computer to access SAP, documents, qualification report etc.
• Customer Focus
• Reliability and Integrity
• Flexibility, Teamwork
• Communication
• Accountability

Preferred

Critical Competencies

Customer Focus

• Takes personal responsibility for quality and fulfilling orders on time

Reliability and Integrity

• Looks for ways to improve
• Admits own mistakes

Flexibility

• Eager to acquire new skills
• Willing and positive attitude through changes and reassignments

Teamwork

• Works with others to meet customer needs
• Define success in terms of the whole team

Communication

• Shares ideas and information with others
• Use of continuous improvement system
• Listens with open mind
• Reactions and opinions are non-defensive & non-judgmental

Accountability

• Holds self-accountable
• Supports business goals
• Shows insight for achieving goals

Working Conditions and/or Physical Requirements

Scope of position

• 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

• 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 tests
• Physical Requirements: Must be able to lift 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.

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.