Machine Set-Up Operator - Level 1

Swagelok; Solon (OH); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total Rewards

Health benefits

Retirement planning

Supplemental rewards

Job summary

Swagelok in Solon, OH is seeking an associate who can perform set-up related duties, troubleshoot production equipment, and support continuous improvement on the shop floor.

The role requires a high school diploma and the ability to learn quickly, work with cross-functional teams, and mentor operators. This 3rd shift position offers a comprehensive Total Rewards benefits package and opportunities for development within a global manufacturing leader.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience in manufacturing or assembly is preferred.
• Self-motivated with ability to learn quickly.

Responsibilities

• Support production objectives by performing set-up related duties.
• Train high level skills.
• Troubleshoot production problems related to equipment, tooling, and processes.
• Setup equipment to standard work and facilitate start-up.
• Train and educate operators and assist development plans.
• Perform preventative maintenance on equipment and tooling.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation in maintenance systems.

Skills

Machining knowledge

Troubleshooting

Tool setup

Quality focus

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Shift: 3rd shift

City: Solon

Swagelok, Northeast Ohio, USA

Swagelok is a global organization and one of the largest employers of manufacturing talent in Northeast Ohio. We are driven by our core values of Quality, Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Customer Focus, Innovation, and Continuous Improvement, which are demonstrated through our daily actions. For over 75 years, our dedication to our core values has been the foundation for our success. Our products have been up into space, down to the bottom of the ocean, and everywhere in between.That same dedication spans to our customers.

Throughout our organization we demonstrate a commitment to these values and those we bring onboard. Whether you want to grow in your role or explore broad opportunities and develop new skills—you'll thrive in a culture that promotes learning and development.

We strive to be a company where we all can do our best work with a true sense of purpose and belonging.

Be Connected. Be Valued. Be You.

We hope you'll consider joining our team.

Position Summary :

At this level the associate is proficient in all aspects of the process. They can solve most non-routine process problems. The associate at this level is more aware of the overall business and can recognize the need for and upscale to standard work that reduce cost and/or improve quality and delivery. They may interact with associates in other functional areas and can oversee and assist with department development.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities :

Support production objectives by:

• Performing set-up related duties
• Train high level skills
• Troubleshoot production problems relating to equipment, tooling, and processes
• Demonstrating support of company philosophies, systems, and policies through actions and words.
• Setup equipment to standard work.
• Facilitate Shift Start up and departmental meetings
• Train and educate operators. Assist with the assessment, implementation, and documentation of associate and departmental development plans and competency progress plans.
• Be the subject matter expert in completing the technical portion of setting up a machine
• Perform, train and assist in preventative maintenance on equipment and tooling.
• Accurately complete records and forms.
• Accurately complete records in maintenance management system.
• Knowledge about the products, processes and equipment
• Self-motivated and able to learn at a fast pace.
• Demonstrates proficient machining, communication, and troubleshooting.
• Identifies and corrects machining problems relative to tools and tool holders, collets and chucks.
• Ability to identify and rectify minor mechanical equipment malfunctions.
• Uses change management system

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements :

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent

Critical Competencies :

Customer Focus

• 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
• Supports organizational changes positively through actions and words

Flexibility

• 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

Teamwork

• Creates strong morale within the team by encouraging others & making them feel valued & important
• Promotes group reputation in a positive manner

Communication

• Communicates well with all different levels in the organization (shop floor, office, engineering, supervisors, managers, directors, lean leaders, etc.)
• Shares ideas and information with others
• Communicate through appropriate escalation channels when required
• Is a voice for Quality and will take time to explain theories and philosophies

Accountability

• Drives team goals and results
• Takes ownership of the actionsCoordinate, communicate, and execute in the absence of supervision
• Controls emotions and reactions according to the situation and the audience
• 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.
• Physical Requirements: 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.
• May be required to pass pre-employment and annual Vision Acuity test

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

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 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._