Gauge Calibrator - Level 3

Swagelok; Kentucky; On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total Rewards

Job summary

Swagelok Northeast Ohio is hiring for a 1st shift associate skilled in quality environments and gauge calibration. You will support process improvements, assist with development of standard work, and help ensure timely, accurate gauge-related tasks.

The role emphasizes training others, leading small team discussions, and applying problem-solving techniques to maintain high standards of quality and delivery across manufacturing operations.

Qualifications

• High school education is required.
• At least 18 months experience working in a quality environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Calibrates gauges and assists with adjustments as needed.
• Submits purchase orders for gauge purchase or calibration.
• Supports discipline problem solving and helps develop standard work instructions.
• Leads shift start up/department meetings when possible.
• Trains and develops other associates while respecting qualifications.
• Interprets specifications and identifies visual criteria for gauges.
• Communicates effectively across departments and sites.
• Demonstrates Lean event participation when opportunities arise.

Skills

Quality environment experience

Teamwork

Communication

Accountability

Flexibility

Reliability

Customer focus

Education

High school education

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 is proficient in all aspects of the process. They are able to assist in the development of new processes and recognize and solve most non-routine process problems. The associate at this level has a greater awareness of the overall business and is able to make process improvements 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

• Calibrates all gauge types or has the ability to figure it out if not known (involves a level 4 as needed)
• Performs adjustments as needed
• Submits purchase orders for gauge purchase or calibration
• Is a user of Discipline Problem Solving
• Can write and give input to help develop standard work instructions
• Capable of leading shift start up/department meetings when given the opportunity
• Assists in the training and development of other associates, however is not responsible for qualifications of others
• Appropriately interprets specifications as needed
• Able to identify visual criteria and features for all applicable gauges
• Is fluent in the calibration activities of multiple environments (Examples: Manufacturing, Assembly/Test, Labs, Clean Rooms)
• Rarely seeks direction or guidance
• Regularly makes suggestions for improvements within a department
• Supports improvement ideas of others
• Makes sound decisions, on his/her own
• Demonstrates ability to prioritize workload
• Is working with all related departments and companies
• Demonstrates effective participation in Lean Events when given the opportunity

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements

Required:

High school education

Preferred:

• At least 18 months experience working in a quality environment

Critical Competencies

Customer Focus

• Takes personal responsibility for quality and getting orders fulfilled on time

Reliability and Integrity

• Looks for ways to improve on a daily basis
• Consistently makes a positive impact on plant metrics
• Will admit their own mistakes

Flexibility

• Acquire new skills continuously when given the opportunity
• Willing to work in other departments or sites when there is a need
• Displays a positive attitude when changes are made

Teamwork

• Works together with others to meet customer needs
• Helps new associates adjust to the environment
• Defines success in terms of the whole team

Communication

• Shares ideas and information with others who might find them useful
• Listens with an open mind and gives reactions and opinions in a non- defensive, non-judgmental way.

Accountability

• Accepts responsibility for good and bad results
• Makes decisions that support the business without waiting for guidance when appropriate
• Shows insight into how to achieve business goals

Working Conditions and/or Physical Requirements

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with applicable standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with applicable standards.
• Good vision: must be able to sustain effective visual inspection throughout a shift period.
• Manual handling: able to perform the manual handling requirements of the role.
• Have appropriate manual dexterity to be able to properly handle parts and inspection equipment.
• Ability to move around work center and within the plant through a shift period.

Swagelok provides a comprehensive package of valuable benefits called Total Rewards focused on health and wellness, compensation, retirement planning, and supplemental rewards.