Machine Operator - Level 4

Swagelok; Solon (OH); On-site; USD 37,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

401(k) & ESOP

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

On-site health clinic

Wellness programs

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Swagelok in Solon, OH is seeking a Level IV Machine Operator to join our manufacturing team. You will operate and maintain fluid-system machinery, troubleshoot complex issues, and mentor junior operators in a fast-paced, quality-focused environment.

You will perform setups and changeovers, support process improvements, and ensure safety and productivity across shifts with a strong emphasis on precision and reliability.

Qualifications

• Five years of machining experience.
• Ability to interpret blueprints, specifications, control plans, and work instructions.
• Extensive tooling knowledge including inspection gauges, micrometers, calipers, and gauges.
• Mentor junior machinists and work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Follow production system and participate in shift handoffs.
• Perform advanced machine setups, changeovers, and adjustments.
• Monitor outputs and adjust tooling to maintain quality and efficiency.
• Troubleshoot and resolve machining issues with tooling, fixturing, and programming.
• Inspect finished parts with precision measuring tools.
• Lead process improvements for quality, safety, and efficiency.
• Support new equipment, tooling, and production methods.
• Complete preventative maintenance and keep records.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area and act as SME for equipment.

Skills

Machining experience

Troubleshooting complex equipment

Interpreting blueprints

Mentoring teammates

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Inspection gauges

Micrometers

Calipers

Dial indicators

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

Pay & Total Rewards

The pay range for this position is $26.95-$37.75 per hour, along with additional compensation through overtime and 30% 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 $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.

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

Benefits

• 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

As a Level IV Machine Operator, you'll be a senior level operator on our manufacturing team, producing fluid-system components that meet the highest quality standards. This role is ideal for an experienced machinist who can confidently and independently operate and maintain machinery in a production environment, troubleshoot and solve complex problems, and perform machine changeovers while maintaining a strong focus on safety, quality, and productivity. You'll have the opportunity to use and grow your machining expertise every day, while serving as a mentor to junior team members. You’ll be provided all the tools and gauges necessary to be successful in your role. You’ll work independently following set up procedures and quality plans leveraging your knowledge and experience in machining, tooling, and problem solving across a variety of machines in a clean, safe, modern, temperature-controlled manufacturing environment.

What You'll Do

• Follow Swagelok’s production system (SPS) such as participating in a daily shift start-up meeting with your team. You’ll give or receive a shift handoff report that sets the incoming or outgoing shifts up for success.
• Perform advanced machine setups, changeovers, and adjustments on a variety of manufacturing equipment according to standard work instructions minimal assistance
• Monitor machine outputs for quality, adjust tooling, fixtures, and machine settings as needed to maintain quality and efficiency.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex machining issues related to tooling, fixturing, and programming.
• Inspect finished parts using precision measuring equipment such as micrometers, calipers, comparators, ring gauges, dial indicators, smart gauges, and other inspection tools.
• Identify and lead process improvements that enhance quality, efficiency, and/or safety.
• Support implementation of new equipment, tooling, and production methods
• Complete preventative maintenance and routine machine care.
• Document production activities accurately and maintain manufacturing records.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area while following all safety procedures.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for assigned equipment.

Training & Mentoring

• Train and mentor less experienced operators.

What Makes You Successful

We're looking for someone who enjoys hands-on work, has a strong mechanical aptitude, takes pride in producing high-quality parts, and thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Successful candidates will have

• High school diploma or GED.
• Five years’ experience in machining that includes:
• Extensive machine changeover experience
• Independently troubleshooting and solving complex machine equipment, tooling and programming issues
• Ability to Interpret blueprints, specifications, control plans, and work instructions.
• Expansive tooling knowledge, including but not limited to, 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.

Even better if you have

• Attention to detail and commitment to producing quality work.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Experience mentoring junior machinists
• A willingness to work overtime hours as needed

Physical Requirements

• Standing and walking for extended periods.
• Frequent bending, reaching, and stooping.
• Lifting materials weighing 25-35 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Working safely around manufacturing equipment.
• Passing required vision acuity testing, where applicable.

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, and grow into leadership, you'll find opportunities to advance in an environment built on collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.

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.