Machine Operator (Hydromats) - Level 3 - Willoughby Hills, Ohio

Swagelok; Willoughby Hills (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness benefits

Retirement planning

Comprehensive compensation package

Job summary

Swagelok in Willoughby Hills, Ohio is seeking a qualified Machine Operator to manage equipment setup and operation efficiently. The role requires a strong background in machining and the ability to identify and resolve issues under supervision.

Applicants should have a high school diploma and at least 30 months of machining experience while demonstrating important communication and teamwork skills. This position offers a supportive environment with a focus on health and wellness benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 30 months of applicable machining experience.
• Qualified as a Level 2 Machine Operator.
• Demonstrates proficient machining, communication, and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Complete set-up and operation of machining equipment.
• Perform start-stop procedures including loading raw materials.
• Recognize and report machine malfunctions to supervisor.

Skills

Machining experience

Troubleshooting

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Hand tools

Job description

Position Summary

At this level the associate is able to perform duties per standard work including process changeovers and troubleshooting with guidance or help from a trainer or support. They are able to recognize and solve some non-routine problems.

Shift: 24/7 Days (6A-6P)

Facility: Willoughby Hills, Ohio

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Complete set-up and operation of machining equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
• Perform start-stop procedures including 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 report machine malfunctions and part discrepancies to supervisor.
• Preset tooling as required.
• Set-up parts, process and machine as required.
• Perform daily, semi-annual and annual machine maintenance.
• Correct problems in set-up, non-conformance, tooling and machining processes.
• Make suggestions for process changes that may improve machining operations.
• Maneuver around machine, including but may not be limited to standing, bending, stretching and walking.
• Repair, replace and/or modify equipment if required.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 30 months of applicable machining experience.
• Qualified as a Level 2 Machine Operator.
• Advanced knowledge about metal or plastic cutting processes and equipment.
• Self‑motivated and able to learn at a fast pace.
• Demonstrates proficient machining, communication, and troubleshooting.
• Operates machine equipment including loading and unloading parts, inspection gauges, comparators, micrometers, calipers, 6” rule, dial indicator, ring gauges, drill/reamer, Johnson gauges and datum gauges, magnifier and lights, miscellaneous hand tools and chip strippers.
• Identifies and corrects machining problems relative to tools and tool holders, collets and chucks.

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 internal customers’ needs and initiate action to meet them.
• Reliability and Integrity: Drive improvements and help others make a positive impact on quality and plant metrics, provide reliable information, act as liaison with product, process and quality engineers, support organizational changes positively.
• Flexibility: Be flexible in schedule, share knowledge, open to new challenges, adapt to new tasks or site, contribute ideas to increase equipment reliability.
• Teamwork: Encourage team morale, facilitate root cause analysis, facilitate shift start‑up and departmental meetings, promote group reputation, coordinate resources to achieve quality goals.
• Communication: Communicate well with all levels, promote own ideas, drill‑down to root cause, use appropriate escalation channels, voice for quality with explanations, receive input from others.
• Accountability: Drive team goals, own actions, coordinate and execute without supervision, manage emotions, provide detailed documentation, give feedback to supervisors.

Working Conditions and/or Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform essential job functions consistently with ADA, FMLA and other standards, meeting productivity standards.
• Maintain regular, punctual attendance.
• May be required to pass pre‑employment and annual Vision Acuity tests.
• Must lift between 25‑35 pounds regularly and occasionally 35‑50 pounds; considerable standing, stooping and bending required.

Benefits

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

Equal Opportunity Employer

Swagelok is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affacting 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, 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.