Auxiliary Operator - Level 3

Swagelok; Solon (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

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Job summary

Swagelok in Solon, Ohio is seeking an Auxiliary Operator. The role involves enhancing and making minor alterations to products, with ability to handle more complex changeovers, and troubleshoot to standard work.

You will support continuous improvement and assist in developing other associates. Primary duties include operating and setting up auxiliary equipment, meeting daily targets, and maintaining dependable performance in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate abilities outlined in levels 1 & 2 to perform daily tasks.
• Operate and set-up moderate and complex auxiliary operations to target.
• Understand configurations processed on auxiliary equipment.
• Troubleshoot abnormal processes and resolve issues with setup personnel.
• Suggest continuous improvement ideas and assist in training others.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Shift: 24/7 days (6am - 6pm)

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.

Position Summary

Auxiliary Operators are responsible for enhancing and making minor alterations to products. At this level, the associate can perform more complex process changeovers, including troubleshooting to standard work. They can 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 associate's 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 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
• Acts 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 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.