Auxiliary Operator - Level 2 - 3rd Shift - Valley City, Ohio

Swagelok; Valley City (OH); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,893,000; Full time

Job summary

Swagelok Valley City, Ohio is seeking an Auxiliary Operator to perform basic to moderate auxiliary operations with limited supervision, ensuring production targets and quality standards are met.

The role requires a high school diploma and at least 12 months of relevant experience, with good mechanical aptitude and a willingness to participate in lean initiatives and teamwork in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

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

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 tasks with minimal assistance.
• Performs multiple bench operations and setups per documentation.
• Sets up and operates routine parts on standard equipment with little assistance.
• Follows all quality guidelines and product segregation procedures.
• Understands visual requirements for products being manufactured.
• Understands process improvement and product flow within department.
• Supports lean efforts including 5S visual display and related metrics.
• Recognizes and complies with Swagelok procedures.
• Learns and demonstrates skills listed in the master training plan within minimum time.

Skills

Basic mechanical skills

Teamwork

Reliability

Flexibility

Communication

Accountability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Shift: 3rd Facility: Valley City, Ohio

Position Summary:

Auxiliary Operators are responsible for enhancing and making minor alterations to products. At this level the associate has demonstrated proficiency to 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.
• 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

• Is able to 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
• Takes action 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.

Swagelok is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and affirmative action employer. Applicants are selected without regard to race, ethnicity, creed, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), 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.

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 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.