Machine Operator - Level 3 - $3k Sign On Bonus

Swagelok; Valley City (OH); On-site; USD 34,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) + ESOP

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

On-site health clinic

Life & disability insurance

Wellness programs

Job summary

Swagelok in Northeast Ohio is seeking a Level 2 Machine Operator to perform precision machining on complex parts. You will set up tooling, run machines, inspect output to quality standards, and document results.

The role emphasizes problem solving, adherence to safety, and opportunities for process improvements within a collaborative team environment. Typical duties include start‑stop procedures, tool changes, routine maintenance, and timely reporting of issues.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 30 months of applicable machining experience.
• 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 quickly.
• Proficient machining, communication, and troubleshooting.
• Operate machines and use inspection tools including micrometers, calipers, and gages.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate machining equipment safely and efficiently.
• Perform start‑stop procedures and material handling.
• Make simple and advanced tooling changes and set‑ups.
• Complete records and forms; visually and dimensionally inspect parts.
• Report machine malfunctions and part discrepancies to supervisor.
• Maintain tooling and perform routine machine maintenance.

Skills

Machining operations

Quality inspection

Troubleshooting

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Level 2 Machine Operator qualification

30+ months machining experience

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 aerospace, semiconductor manufacturing, and deep‑sea exploration.

Pay & Total Rewards

The pay range for this position is $24.50-$34.30 per hour, along with additional compensation through overtime and 10% shift differential when working an off‑shift. If you’re offered a position with Swagelok, the hourly rate offered will be determined by your skills, experience, and additional qualifications needed for the role.

This position comes with a $3,000 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.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement savings plans with 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 more complex duties per standard work including process changeovers and troubleshooting with minimal 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
• 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 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 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 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.

Swagelok is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affectionate 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 and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008.

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.