Precision Machining Operator - 1st Shift

Swagelok; Kentucky; On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Swagelok, Solon Plant in Ohio, seeks a production associate to run machining operations, maintain quality and adhere to standard work processes. You will perform start-stop procedures, adjust tooling, document data, and keep the work center safe and efficient.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, self-motivation, and machining experience or a mechanical background. Strong math skills and willingness to learn are essential; the role offers growth and teamwork.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Self-motivated and able to learn fast.
• Machining experience or mechanical background.
• Strong math skills including fractions and decimals.

Responsibilities

• Makes accurate tooling adjustments and maintains operation of machining equipment safely and efficiently.
• Performs start-stop procedures including machine start-up, loading raw material, and machine shutdown.
• Performs tooling and fixture adjustments within prescribed limits.
• Completes all records, forms, and electronic data entry as required.
• Checks machined parts visually and dimensionally according to quality standards.
• Cleans chips and maintains safety practices.
• Reports machine malfunctions and part discrepancies to supervisor.
• Performs preventive machine maintenance.
• Suggests process changes to improve machining operations.
• Maintains housekeeping and replaces worn hand tools at the work center.
• Performs required secondary and auxiliary operations at the work center.
• Adheres to Swagelok procedures.

Skills

Machining operations

Quality focus

Tooling adjustments

Basic math

Record keeping

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Johnson gages

Dial indicator

Micrometers

Calipers

Ring gages

Datum gages

Job description

Swagelok, Solon Plant in Ohio, seeks a production associate to run machining operations, maintain quality and adhere to standard work processes. You will perform start-stop procedures, adjust tooling, document data, and keep the work center safe and efficient.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, self-motivation, and machining experience or a mechanical background. Strong math skills and willingness to learn are essential; the role offers growth and teamwork.