Welder - Level 2

Swagelok; Ohio; On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Swagelok in Solon, Ohio is seeking an experienced Welder Operator. In this 1st shift role, you will operate welding equipment in both cellular and non-cellular environments and ensure production objectives are met with high attention to detail.

You will read manufacturing prints, set up and adjust weld parameters, troubleshoot issues, and perform in-process inspections. The job emphasizes safety, housekeeping, and reliability, with opportunities to learn multiple welding systems and test

Qualifications

• Ability to recognize routine problems and adjust to keep processes running.
• Ability to read prints and interpret welding specifications.
• Commitment to safety and 8-hour shift requirements.

Responsibilities

• Operate welding equipment in cellular and non-cellular environments.
• Perform in-process inspections and adjust parameters.
• Set up tooling and equipment with minimal assistance.
• Maintain safety, housekeeping, and equipment maintenance.
• Read prints and use gauges for quality verification.

Skills

Welding proficiency

Print reading

Troubleshooting

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Safety awareness

Tools

Welding equipment

Comparator

Go/no-go gauges

Calipers

SAP (basic)

Job description

Shift: 1st shift

Facility: (Order Fulfillment Center) 29495 F.A. Lennon Drive, Solon OH 44139

Salary Grade: Hourly D (D)

Hiring Manager:

Position Summary

At this level the operator shall be proficient at their job with only limited help while maintaining performance objectives regarding 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

To operate welding equipment within both cellular and non-cellular work environments. Position requires the ability to learn multiple types of welding and test equipment (Swagelok power supplies, Swagelok standard/micro weld heads, dual/single chuck weld lathes, leak detection equipment, bore scope, VAC Dri-Train, Comparator, buffing wheels, and appropriate inspection gages). Print reading ability is required. The ability to trouble shoot and make appropriate judgment calls based on experience is required. The welder must demonstrate a high attention to detail, that is balanced by the ability to meet production demands.

• Makes sound decisions, on his/her own, to make adjustments when needed
• Performs the safety and housekeeping standards in this area and daily and weekly maintenance on the equipment
• Uses the necessary controls for weld parameter adjustments
• Accurately adjusts of torch, gas lines and fixturing
• Makes accurate speed settings
• Performs the required in process inspections
• Uses shop geometry and complex gages required for current part including use of the comparator
• Can identify the electrode that needs to be changed
• Changes routine tooling
• Can successfully setup and operate equipment with minimal assistance
• Cleans/Inspects welding equipment accessories
• Recognizes and complies with all applicable Swagelok procedures
• Understands QN (Quality Notification) paperwork and procedure
• Uses PVD (Primary Visual Display) and schedule boards
• Understands standard work and workflows
• Does not experience excessive down time and/or ask for help due to elementary problems that were overlooked

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements

Required

• No Education Required

Preferred

• Shop floor experience
• Experience with Nickel-based and other exotic alloys
• Basic understanding of manufacturing prints and products.
• Basic computer skills.
• Basic shop math - ability to do simple calculations such as stack-ups
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Troubleshooting skills.
• Understanding of gages including calipers, go/ no-go, and comparator
• A general knowledge of SAP is preferred.

Critical Competencies

Customer Focus

• Is able to meet due dates in processes they are responsible for
• Will let supervisor know when there is a problem
• Willing to put in extra effort to meet customer needs

Reliability and Integrity

• Takes responsibility for personal performance
• Can be counted on to do what needs done with little follow-up

Flexibility

• Willing to work in other departments or sites
• Shows enthusiasm and has a good attitude when asked to learn other jobs
• Is open to new ideas

Teamwork

• Values, solicits, and utilizes input from others
• Looks for ways to help out

Communication

• Provides information to the next shift or to others in the company
• Participates in meetings and will ask questions when something is not clear

Accountability

• Sets a good example for others by demonstrating desired behavior
• Takes action and makes the right decisions to get the job done
• Supports Swagelok business goals

Working Conditions and/or Physical Requirements

• Good vision: Must be able to sustain effective visual inspection over an 8-hour shift.
• Must be able to pass pre-employment and annual Vision Acuity tests
• Lifting: Maybe lifting to 25lbs. frequently
• Manual dexterity: Must demonstrate manual dexterity required to properly handle products and gages
• Sitting/ Standing: May be required to sit or stand 8 hours per day. Must be able to move throughout the shop floor to gather samples, moving parts, etc.

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 and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008.