Machine Technician

Swagelok; Valley City (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Swagelok is seeking an experienced professional to lead and guide technical project teams in Ohio. You will develop and coordinate project completion with minimal supervision and assist in planning during design and development phases.

The role requires mentoring technicians, engineering co-ops or entry-level engineers, with the expectation to independently support other technicians and review routine work as needed. Strong leadership and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent experience required.
• 10+ years of related experience.
• Expertise in chosen technical field.
• Proficient with moderately complex technical tools.
• Demonstrated project launches through completion.
• Proven leadership skills.
• Leads teams to complete major/complex assignments.
• Advanced problem solving and decision making abilities.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient communication, programming and troubleshooting skills.
• Proficient use of lab equipment and instrumentation.
• Good computer and office software skills.

Responsibilities

• Leads and guides teams through technical projects and decisions.
• Develops and coordinates completion of projects with minimal supervision.
• Assists project manager with project planning for design and development phases.
• Contributes to training technicians, engineering co-ops or entry-level engineers; may check routine work of other technicians.
• Guides and completes project work with moderate supervision.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Problem solving

Troubleshooting

Education

2-year associate's degree or equivalent experience

10+ years of related experience

Expert technical field

Tools

Moderately complex technical tools

Lab equipment and instrumentation

Job description

• Leads and guides teams through technical projects and decisions
• Develop and coordinate the completion of projects with minimal supervision
• Assist project manager with project planning for the design and development phases of projects
• Makes significant contribution to the training of technicians, engineering co-ops or entry-level engineers. Independently assist other technicians. May check the routine work of other technicians.
• Responsible for the guidance and completion of project work with moderate supervision.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

Required:

• 2-year associate's degree in related field (mechanical engineering technology, CAD or other technical fields) or equivalent work experience
• 10+ years of experience in related field
• Expertise in chosen technical field
• Proficient user of moderately complex technical tools
• Has successfully launched a project through completion and implementation
• Proven leadership skills
• Leads teams to complete major and complex assignments or parts of larger assignments
• Advanced problem solving and decision making abilities
• Good oral and excellent written communication skills
• Demonstrates proficient communication, programming and troubleshooting skills
• Strong abilities in the use of moderately complex technical tools and lab equipment and instrumentation (Equipment may vary based on department)
• Good computer and typical office software skills

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.