Set-Up Operator, Processing - Level 1

Swagelok; Solon (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Swagelok in Solon, Ohio seeks an Associate in Chemical Processing who prioritizes safety and quality in daily decisions. The role involves troubleshooting, setting up equipment, and guiding operators to improve standard work and cost efficiency.

You will interact with cross‑functional teams and support continuous improvement efforts. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, experience with chemical processing preferred, and strong problem solving and communication skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience with chemical processing preferred.
• Strong focus on safety and quality in a manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform set‑up duties related to chemical processing.
• Train operators on higher skill level functions.
• Troubleshoot production problems related to chemical processing, equipment, and fixturing.
• Support shift start up meetings and staffing assignments.
• Document and maintain records in SAP maintenance system.
• Assist with departmental development plans and competency progress.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma

Tools

SAP

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 understands all aspects of Chemical Processing and prioritizes Safety in the decision-making process. They can solve most non-routine process problems. The Associate at this level has a greater awareness of the overall business and can recognize the need for, and make, process improvements to standard work that reduce cost and/or improve quality and delivery. They will interact with Associates in other functional areas and can oversee and assist with department development.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Performing set-up duties related to chemical processing.
• Train operators on higher skill level functions.
• Troubleshoot production problems relating to chemical processing, equipment, and fixturing.
• Demonstrate support of company philosophies, systems, and policies through actions and words.
• Capable of performing all the duties of a JLG level 4 Process Operator.
• Setup equipment to standard work.
• Facilitate effective Shift Start Up meetings, departmental meetings, and assist with staffing assignments.
• Train and educate operators. Assist with the assessment, implementation, and documentation of Associate and departmental development plans and competency progress plans.
• Able and willing to coach operators to more efficiently operate equipment.
• Demonstrates proficient chemical processing, communication, and troubleshooting.
• Be the subject matter expert regarding the technical portion of chemical processing.
• Make recommendations for updates to standard work based off feedback from Operators & utilization of drawings.
• Accurately complete records and forms.
• The performance of Setup Level 1 Operator is tied directly to the performance metrics of the department.
• Has a solid understanding of the products, processes and equipment used by the team.
• Self-motivated and able to learn at a fast pace.
• Fully supports team training needs and will assist as necessary where possible.
• Identifies and corrects many processing problems relative to chemical bath makeup.
• Uses the change management system.
• Capable and willing to utilize necessary PPE for the job, including half-face and/or full-face respirators.
• Makes necessary chemical additions.
• Perform, train and assist in preventative maintenance on equipment and tooling.
• Complete routine maintenance of department work centers (+ minor repairs) as needed.
• Accurately complete records in our SAP maintenance management system.
• Ownership of departmental organization and housekeeping.
• Routine ordering of supplies for assigned department (boxes, packaging, single use items).
• Utilizing our Quality Notification process to contain suspect parts, quickly acquire approved remedial actions, and move orders through to completed status. Collaborate with our Quality and Engineering teams as needed.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent n

Preferred:

• Training & experience with chemical processing

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 improvement and helps others make a positive impact on safety, quality and plant metrics.
• Along with providing it themselves, it encourages others to provide reliable information.
• Supports organizational changes positively through actions and words.
• Leads by example to demonstrate Swagelok Values

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 and making them feel valued and 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.).
• Demonstrate our value of Respect for the Individual by always being professional and courteous to all Associates, at all levels.
• 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 to achieve goals and results.
• Takes ownership of personal and team actions.
• Coordinate, 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 regularly 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.

Congratulations on taking the first step to Be Connected. Be Valued. Be 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.