CNC Machine Operator - Level 4 - $3k Sign On Bonus

Swagelok; Willoughby (OH); On-site; USD 34,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) and ESOP

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

On-Site health clinic

Wellness programs

Life and disability insurance

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Swagelok in Willoughby, Ohio is seeking an experienced machinist to join our 2nd shift team. You will operate and troubleshoot machining equipment, set up tooling, and help maintain quality in a fast-paced environment.

We offer a $3,000 sign-on bonus, competitive hourly pay from $24.50 to $34.30 plus overtime and shift differential, and a comprehensive Total Rewards package. Join us to grow your skills and contribute to precision solutions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Advanced knowledge about the products, processes and equipment
• Self-motivated and able to learn quickly
• Proficient machining, communication, and troubleshooting
• Operate machining equipment and inspect parts to quality standards

Responsibilities

• Complete set-up, operation and troubleshooting of equipment safely
• Start-up, loading raw material, and machine shutdown procedures
• Make tooling changes and ensure proper set-up
• Complete records and forms
• Inspect machined parts per quality standards
• Perform preventative machine maintenance
• Train others to improve skills
• Generate and modify part programs as required

Skills

Machining proficiency

Troubleshooting

Communication

Teamwork

Self-motivated

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Johnson gages

Datum gages

Dial indicator

Ring gages

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 aerospace, semiconductor manufacturing, and deep‑sea exploration.

• $3,000 Sign On Bonus*

We believe our people are our greatest strength. We invest in training, promote from within, and create opportunities for employees 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:

2nd shift - 3:00 pm - 11:15 pm (Mon-Fri)

Pay & Total Rewards

The pay range for this position is $24.50-$34.30 per hour, along with additional compensation through overtime and 30% shift differential when working an off‑shift. If you’re offered a position with Swagelok, the hourly rate offered will be determined by your skills, experience, and additional qualifications needed for the role.

This position comes with a $3,000 sign on bonus, which is payable after your first 30 days worked. You must be actively employed with us at the time of payout to receive the sign on bonus. Sign‑on bonus payments are subject to any legally required or elected withholdings, and applicable federal, state, and local taxes.

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

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement savings plans with 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

At this level the associate is proficient in all aspects of the process. They are able to solve most non‑routine process problems. The associate at this level has a greater awareness of the overall business and is able to recognize the need for and expedite process improvements to standard work that reduce cost and/or improve quality and delivery. They may interact with associates in other functional areas and can oversee and assist with department development.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Capable of completing set‑up operation and troubleshooting of equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
• Perform start‑stop procedures including, but not limited to: machine and conveyor start‑up, loading of raw material, and machine shutdown.
• Perform simple and advanced changes, adjustments, and set‑up to tooling and fixtures.
• Complete records and forms.
• Check machined parts visually and dimensionally according to quality standards.
• Clean chips from tooling and parts.
• Recognize and escape machine malfunctions and part discrepancies
• Preset tooling as required.
• Set‑up parts, process and machine as required.
• Perform preventative machine maintenance.
• Generate and modify speeds and feeds as required.
• Troubleshoot and correct problems for set‑up, non‑conformance, tooling and machining processes.
• Diagnose and respond to program alarms and make adjustments as required.
• Make suggestions for process changes that may improve machining operations.
• Make suggestions for schedule optimization / attainment.
• Able to train others to improve their skillset.
• Generate and modify part programs as required.
• Repair, replace and/or modify the equipment if required.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Advanced knowledge about the products, processes and equipment
• Self‑motivated and able to learn at a fast pace.
• Demonstrates proficient machining, communication, and troubleshooting.
• Operate Machining equipment that includes; loading and unloading parts, inspection gages, comparator, micrometers, calipers, 6” rule, dial indicator, ring gages, drill/reamer, Johnson gages and Datum gages, magnifier and lights, miscellaneous hand tools and chip strippers.
• Identifies and corrects machining problems relative to tools and tool holders, collets and chucks.
• Ability to identify and rectify minor mechanical equipment malfunctions.

Critical Competencies

Customer Focus

• Direct and assist others in getting required support work completed in a timely manner
• Independently display prioritization skills
• Understand and anticipate the internal customers’ needs and initiate action to meet them
• Meeting customer needs is their driver

Reliability and Integrity

• Drives improvements and helps others make a positive impact on quality and plant metrics
• Along with providing it themselves, encourages others to provide reliable information
• Acts as a direct liaison with product, process and quality Engineers to ensure appropriate application of technology
• Supports organizational changes positively through actions and words

Flexibility

• Always willing to be flexible in their schedule
• Shares knowledge that they have obtained with others
• Open to taking on new challenges
• Can easily be interrupted or redirected to a new task, or site based on Swagelok’s needs
• Has useable ideas to help increase equipment reliability

Teamwork

• Creates strong morale and spirit within the team by encouraging others and making them feel valued and important
• Facilitates Root Cause analysis effort for equipment reliability
• Facilitate Shift Start up and departmental meetings
• Promotes group reputation in a positive manner
• Effectively coordinates resources to achieve ZCD

Communication

• Communicates well with all different levels in the organization (shop floor, office, engineering, supervisors, managers, directors, lean leaders, etc.)
• Promotes own ideas and information with others
• Drill-down to root cause in all work order solutions
• Communicate through appropriate escalation channels when required
• Is a voice for Quality and will take time to explain theories and philosophies
• Receives input from others

Accountability

• Drives team goals and results
• Takes ownership of the actions and results of the team as a whole
• Coordinate, communicate, and execute in the absence of supervision
• Control emotions and reactions according to the situation and the audience
• Provides accurate and detailed documentation including the use of SIS
• Provides feedback to Supervision and guidance for other specialists in training

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.
• May be required to pass pre‑employment and annual Vision Acuity tests.
• 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.

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.