Machine Operator - Level 2 - Willoughby Hills, Ohio

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Swagelok is hiring for a machine operator role in Ohio. The position focuses on setting up and operating machining equipment, performing routine and non-routine adjustments, and ensuring parts meet quality standards.

The role requires thorough attention to detail and strong troubleshooting skills. Candidates should have a high school diploma and at least 30 months of machining experience, with internal qualification as a Level 2 Machine Operator.

Qualifications

• Minimum 30 months of machining experience.
• Must be fully qualified as a Level 2 Machine Operator.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Advanced knowledge about metal or plastic cutting processes and equipment.
• Self-motivated and able to learn at a fast pace.
• Proficient machining, communication, and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate machining equipment safely and efficiently.
• Perform start-stop procedures including loading raw material and machine shutdown.
• Make tooling and fixture changes and set-ups.
• Complete records and forms accurately.
• Inspect machined parts visually and dimensionally to quality standards.
• Identify and report machine malfunctions and part discrepancies to supervisor.
• Presets tooling as required and maintain tooling accuracy.
• Maintain daily, semi-annual and annual machine maintenance.

Skills

Machining experience

Level 2 Machine Operator

Quality inspection

Troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Level 2 Machine Operator qualification

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Dial indicators

Johnson gauges

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 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

24/7 days (6am - 6pm) - 6:00 am - 6:15 pm (24/7)

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.

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

Our benefits include

• 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 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.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Complete set-up and operation of machining 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 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, includes but may not be limited to standing, bending, stretching and walking.
• Repair, replace and/or modify the equipment if required.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• External: Minimum of 30 months of applicable machining experience.
• Internal: Must be fully 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.
• 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.
• Identifies and corrects machining problems relative to tools and tool holders, collets and chucks.

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

  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 audienceli>
  • 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.

  If you're ready to take the next step in your manufacturing career, apply today and discover a career where stability meets opportunity.

  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.