Machine Operator - Level 2 - 3rd Shift - $1.5k Sign On Bonus

Swagelok; Willoughby Hills (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Employee stock ownership plan

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

On-site health clinic

Wellness programs

Job summary

Swagelok is seeking a production associate on 3rd shift (11:00 pm – 7:15 am, Sun–Thu) in Northeast Ohio. The role focuses on running production, maintaining quality, and adhering to standard work processes to keep operations efficient and safe at Swagelok’s Solon area facilities.

Eligible for a $1,500 sign-on bonus after 30 days with full benefits starting day one. As a successful candidate, you will perform tooling adjustments, start-stop procedures, and quality checks, with opportunities to

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Self-motivated and able to learn at a fast pace.
• Machining experience or mechanical background preferred.
• Basic math skills; able to work with fractions and decimals.

Responsibilities

• Make tooling adjustments and operate machining equipment safely.
• Perform start-stop procedures and load raw materials.
• Adjust tooling and fixtures within prescribed limits.
• Complete records and data entry.
• Inspect parts visually and dimensionally to quality standards.
• Maintain housekeeping and tool inventory.
• Report machine malfunctions and participate in maintenance.

Skills

Machining experience

Quality inspection

Tooling adjustments

Record keeping

Safety compliance

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Dial indicators

Datum gauges

Job description

Build a Career That Moves the World

• $1,500 Sign on Bonus*

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 semiconductor manufacturing, and deep‑sea exploration. We believe our people are our greatest strength. We invest in training, promote from within, and create opportunities for associates 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

3rd shift - 11:00 pm - 7:15 am (Sun-Thurs)

Pay & Total Rewards

The pay range for this position is $18.40-$25.80 per hour, along with additional compensation through overtime and 10% shift differential when working an off‑shift. The starting pay offered is based on your skills, experience, and additional qualifications needed for the role.

This position comes with a $1,500 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, including 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 running production, maintaining quality and performance objectives, while adhering to standard work processes. This includes recognition of routine problems and the ability to keep the process running by making appropriate adjustments to correct the problems.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Makes accurate tooling adjustments and maintains operation of machining equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
• Performs start‑stop procedures including, but not limited to: machine and conveyor start‑up, loading of raw material, and machine shutdown.
• Performs adjustments to tooling and fixtures within prescribed limits.
• Completes all records, forms, and electronic data entry as required.
• Checks machined parts visually and dimensionally according to quality standards.
• Cleans chips from tooling and parts following all required safety practices.
• Recognizes and reports machine malfunctions and part discrepancies to supervisor.
• Performs preventative machine maintenance.
• Makes suggestions for process changes that may improve machining operations.
• Housekeeping - replaces worn hand tools and maintain work centre
• Performs all required secondary and auxiliary operations at work centre
• Recognizes and complies with all applicable Swagelok procedures

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Self‑motivated and able to learn at a fast pace.

Preferred:

• Machining experience or mechanical background
• Operate machine: 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.
• Strong skills in basic math. Can add and subtract fractions and decimals

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 & spirit within the team by encouraging others & making them feel valued & 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 test
• 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 is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Aff…

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.

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.

If you're ready to take the next step in your manufacturing career.

Swagelok is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Aff…

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.