Inspector - Level 2

Swagelok; Solon (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total Rewards benefits

Job summary

Swagelok in Solon, Ohio is seeking a Quality Inspector to ensure product conformance through inspection and documentation. The role requires basic understanding of manufacturing prints, strong math skills, and meticulous attention to detail, with the ability to work independently within standard work processes.

You'll apply statistical sampling, use inspection equipment, and communicate quality trends to the team while adhering to Swagelok's 5S standards and visual displays.

Qualifications

• No Education Required
• Basic understanding of manufacturing prints and product / process specifications
• Strong math skills

Responsibilities

• Understand and interpret basic control methods during process auditing
• Use deviation systems to monitor quality
• Apply 5S principles and visual displays to parts being inspected
• Perform physical inspection of products to assure conformance
• Enter records and documentation in written and electronic form
• Provide unbiased disposition of product based on quality requirements

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong math skills

Communication

Autonomous

Education

No Education Required

Tools

Inspection equipment

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 has shown the proficiency to do their job with limited help while maintaining performance objectives on standard work processes. This includes recognition of routine problems and the ability to keep the inspection process running by making appropriate adjustments to correct the problems.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Understands and interprets the application of basic control methods during process auditing
• Understands and may use deviation system
• Understands the concept of Discipline Problem Solving
• Capable of balancing workload (using the schedule to make sound decisions)
• Is fluent in locating documents associated with assigned tasks
• Able to identify visual criteria and features for applicable parts
• Fluent/self-sufficient is assigned plant/environment (processing, manufacturing, assembly and receiving)
• Recognizes and complies with all applicable Swagelok procedures
• Recognizes when to seek out and pursue additional guidance
• Regularly applies accurate judgment on product and process characteristics
• Can correctly answer questions relating to acquired skills
• Performs skills in a timely manner
• Works independently per standard work
• Understands the concepts of 5S visual displays and the metrics listed on the primary Visual Display Board
• Use of various types of inspection equipment
• Ability to analyze statistical process control techniques used in processes
• Execute physical inspection of product to assure product conformance
• Understanding of process flow for internal operations
• Application of statistical sampling plans
• Application of various operational procedures
• Verification and maintenance of inspection equipment
• Entry of records and documentation, in both written and electronic form
• Provide unbiased disposition of product based on established quality requirements
• Prioritization of work by appropriate means
• Conveyance of information pertaining to observed quality trends and issues
• The Inspector must perform the above listed, as well as other assigned responsibilities in a safe and efficient manner.

Education and/or Work Experience

Required:

• No Education Required
• Basic understanding of manufacturing prints and product / process specifications.
• Strong math skills

Critical Competencies:

• Communication: Provides feedback pertaining to observed quality trends and issues; Able to interact with production associates/supervisors regarding quality issues
• Leadership: Integrity
• Interpersonal: Approachable
• Teamwork: Respect; The ability to work as an integral part of the Quality team
• Thinking: Decisive; Take initiative to make decisions
• Work Habits: Attention to detail; Ability to work autonomously
• Emotional Self-Control

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.
• Ability to pass vision acuity test with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Able to sustain effective visual inspection during their scheduled shift by applying published Swagelok Visual Standards and Standard Work to parts being inspected.
• Must be able to lift on a regular basis between 25 - 35 pounds and occasionally between 35 - 50 pounds. Demonstrate manual dexterity required to properly handle products and gages, able to move throughout the shop floor to gather samples, move parts, etc. Some standing, squatting, kneeling, bending, and twisting is required. In some environments, one must be willing to work in enclosed/confined spaces (clean room).

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

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.