Process Operator - Level 2

Swagelok; Solon (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total Rewards benefits

Professional development

Job summary

Swagelok, a global manufacturing leader in Northeast Ohio, is seeking an entry-level associate for 1st shift in Solon. The role focuses on operating and maintaining production lines, adhering to standard work, and ensuring quality through basic inspections.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED, basic troubleshooting ability, and a willingness to learn and multitask in a fast-paced environment. Swagelok emphasizes Total Rewards and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Customer-focused approach to meet internal/external needs.
• Ability to work in a team and adapt to changing priorities.
• Strong communication with teammates and supervisors.
• Commitment to quality, integrity and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Perform and meet requirements of all previous skill sets.
• Prepare work center for operation using proper documentation.
• Operate powered equipment as required.
• Perform preventive maintenance and checks on work centers.
• Use work center equipment properly (Barrels, Fixtures, Racks & Clamps).
• Troubleshoot to re-run and fix rejected parts.
• Conduct process quality inspections and follow standard work.

Skills

Customer Focus

Reliability

Flexibility

Teamwork

Communication

Accountability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Shift: 1st 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 has demonstrated proficiency at work with limited help while maintaining performance objectives on standard work processes. This includes recognition of routine problems and the ability to keep the process running by making appropriate adjustments to correct the problems.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Performs & meets the requirements of all previous skill sets.
• Able to use proper documentation to prepare the work center for operation.
• Able to recognize the conductivity range limits. (If Applicable)
• Able to operate certain powered equipment such as a walker stacker or tow motor. (If required)
• Perform preventive maintenance & check offs on assigned work centers.
• Use required work center equipment properly. (Barrels, Fixtures, Racks & Clamps).
• Can use PLC and remotes for assigned work centers.
• Performs Troubleshooting practices to re-run & fix rejected parts.
• Able to Perform Process Quality Inspections.
• Perform and train others to follow standard work
• Utilizes Basic Computer Programs
• Can verify the correct gage to Part Size and Gage loan Ticket.
• Be able to identify Quality Issues
• Must be able to access documents

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements

Required:

• High school diploma or GED required
• Processing experience preferred or related job aptitude (e.g. ability to troubleshoot and follow instructions)
• Able to read and follow standard work instructions
• Recognize functional and cosmetic defects.
• Applicant must be able to multitask and prioritize.

Support company philosophies, systems, and policies by:

• Being accountable, taking ownership of actions and inactions
• Interacting with others in a constructive, professional manner
• Displaying integrity
• Embracing continuous improvement and assisting with implementation of changes

Critical Competencies

Customer Focus

• Independently display prioritization skills
• Understand and anticipate the internal customers’ needs and initiate action to meet them
• Meeting customer needs are their driver

Reliability and Integrity

• 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

• 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
• May be asked to work at other Swagelok sites based on business cycle

Teamwork

• Creates strong morale and spirit within the team
• Promotes group reputation in a positive manner
• Effectively coordinates resources to achieve Zero Customer Disappointments (ZCD)

Communication

• Communicates well with all different levels in the organization (shop floor, office, engineering, supervisors, managers etc.)
• Promotes own 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
• Receives input from others

Accountability

• Drives team goals and results
• Takes ownership of the actions
• 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

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.
• Must be able to lift between 20-35 pounds
• Must be able to wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (i.e. safety boots, face shield, plastic aprons, safety glasses, rubber or latex gloves.)
• Can work on their feet per work center requirements
• May be required to work in a non-air-conditioned environment
• May be required to pass pre-employment and annual Vision Acuity tests

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

Congratulations on taking the first step to B e Connected. B e Valued. B e You.

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._