Auxiliary Operator - Level 2

Swagelok; Willoughby (OH); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) & ESOP

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

On-site Health Clinic

Wellness programs

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Swagelok, a northeast Ohio-based manufacturing leader, is hiring a Level II Auxiliary Operator for the 1st shift (7:00 am - 3:15 pm, Mon-Fri). The role involves standard auxiliary operations, with emphasis on quality, safety, and process efficiency.

You will follow standard work, use appropriate tooling and documentation, and collaborate to maintain smooth product flow while adhering to lean practices. Swagelok offers strong benefits and long-term stability.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to perform routine operations in a manufacturing setting.
• Ability to follow standard work instructions and safety practices.
• Demonstrated proficiency in basic auxiliary operations.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic, moderate, and routine auxiliary operations with limited assistance.
• Use controls, tooling, holders, fixtures, and documentation to complete work.
• Set up and operate routine parts on standard equipment with minimal follow-up.
• Support product flow and lean practices within the department.
• Follow Swagelok procedures and training plans.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Build a Career That Moves the World

At Swagelok, precision matters. As one of Northeast Ohio's largest manufacturers, and a global leader in fluid system solutions, we create products that help industries operate safely and efficiently—from life-saving medical equipment and clean energy applications to semiconductor manufacturing, and deep-sea exploration.

We believe our people are our greatest strength. We invest in training, promote from within, and create opportunities for associates to grow their skills and build rewarding careers. Backed by our no-layoff philosophy, as a privately held company, we’re proud to offer stability and security in your career.

Shift: 1st shift - 7:00 am - 3:15 pm (Mon-Fri)

Pay & Total Rewards

The pay range for this position is $16.70-$23.45 per hour, along with additional compensation through overtime. The starting pay offered is based on your skills, experience, and additional qualifications needed for the role.

We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package, starting day one, designed to support you and your family.

Benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement savings plans, including 401(k) and Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Paid time off and holidays
• Tuition assistance and career development opportunities
• On-Site Health Clinic at our Solon Global Headquarters
• Employee wellness and safety programs
• Life and disability insurance
• Additional voluntary benefits and employee support programs

Position Summary

As a Level II Auxiliary Operator, you’ll perform standard auxiliary operations with limited assistance while meeting quality, safety, and performance expectations. You’ll follow standard work instructions in order to maintain process flow, recognize common issues, and make appropriate adjustments or elevate when needed.

What You'll Do

• Perform basic, moderate, and routine auxiliary operations with limited assistance.
• Use required controls, tooling, holders, fixtures, and documentation to complete assigned work.
• Perform multiple bench operations and setups according to standard work.
• Set up and operate routine parts on standard equipment with minimal follow-up.
• Follow quality guidelines, product segregation procedures, and visual requirements for manufactured products.
• Support product flow, 5S, visual management, and applicable lean practices within the department.
• Recognize and follow applicable Swagelok procedures and training plan requirements.

What Makes You Successful

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 12 months of applicable auxiliary operations experience in a manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated proficiency in routine operations,
• Able to follow standard work instructions, quality expectations, and safe work practices.

Physical Requirements

• 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.

Why Join Swagelok?

When you join Swagelok, you're joining a company where your work has real impact. You’ll be immersed in comprehensive training that helps you learn the machines you’ll be working on and the processes you’ll be a part of.

Whether your goal is to deepen your machining expertise, learn new technologies, or grow into leadership, you'll find opportunities to advance in an environment built on collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.

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 applicable state law. If you require an accommodation to complete an online application, please reach out to our team by emailing [e-mail].

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.