Machine Operator - Level 3 - 1st Shift - Willoughby Hills, Ohio

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swagelokWilloughby (OH)

Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic Machine Shops

SENIORITY

Mid

SALARY

$24.50 - $34.30 per hour

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About the role

Build a Career That Moves the WorldAt Swagelok, precision matters. As one of Northeast Ohio's largest manufacturers, and a global leader in fluid system solutions, we create products that help industries operate safely and efficientlyfrom life-saving medical equipment and clean energy applications to aerospace, semiconductor manufacturing, and deep-sea exploration. We believe our people are our greatest strength. We invest in training, promote from within, and create opportunities for employees to grow their skills and build rewarding careers. Backed by our no-layoff philosophy, as a privately held company, we're proud to offer stability and security in your career.

Shift: 1st shift - 7:00 am - 3:15 pm (Mon-Fri)

Pay & Total Rewards The pay range for this position is $24.50-$34.30 per hour, along with additional compensation through overtime. If you're offered a position with Swagelok, the hourly rate offered will be determined by your skills, experience, and additional qualifications needed for the role. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package, starting day one, designed to support you and your family.

Our benefits include:

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Retirement savings plans with 401(k) and Employee Stock Ownership PlanPaid time off and holidays
Tuition assistance and career development opportunities
On-Site Health Clinic at our Solon Global Headquarters
Employee wellness and safety programs
Life and disability insurance
Additional voluntary benefits and employee support programs

Position Summary: At this level the associate is proficient in all aspects of the process. They are able to solve most non-routine process problems. The associate at this level has a greater awareness of the overall business and is able to recognize the need for and escalate process improvements to standard work that reduce cost and/or improve quality and delivery. They may interact with associates in other functional areas and can oversee and assist with department development.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Capable of completing set-up operation and troubleshooting of equipment in a safe and efficient manner. Perform start-stop procedures including, but not limited to: machine and conveyor start-up, loading of raw material, and machine shutdown. Perform simple and advanced changes, adjustments, and set-up to tooling and fixtures. Complete records and forms. Check machined parts visually and dimensionally according to quality standards. Clean chips from tooling and parts. Recognize and escalate machine malfunctions and part discrepancies. Preset tooling as required. Set-up parts, process and machine as required. Perform preventative machine maintenance. Generate and modify speeds and feeds as required. Troubleshoot and correct problems for set-up, non-conformance, tooling and machining processes. Diagnose and respond to program alarms and make adjustments as required. Make suggestions for process changes that may improve machining operations. Make suggestions for schedule optimization / attainment. Able to train others to improve their skillset. Generate and modify part programs as required. Repair, replace and/or modify the equipment if required. Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

Required:

High school diploma or equivalent
Advanced knowledge about the products, processes and equipment
Self-motivated and able to learn at a fast pace.
Demonstrates proficient machining, communication, and troubleshooting.
Operate Machining equipment that includes; loading and unloading parts, inspection gages, comparator, micrometers, calipers, 6" rule, dial indicator, ring gages, drill/reamer, Johnson gages and Datum gages, magnifier and lights, miscellaneous hand tools and chip strippers.
Identifies and corrects machining problems relative to tools and tool holders, collets and chucks.
Ability to identify and rectify minor mechanical equipment malfunctions.

Critical Competencies: Customer Focus:

Direct and assist others in getting required support work completed in a timely manner
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 improvements and helps others make a positive impact on quality and plant metrics
Along with providing it themselves, encourages others to provide reliable information
Acts as a direct liaison with product, process and quality Engineers to ensure appropriate application of technology
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
Has useable ideas to help increase equipment reliability
Teamwork:
Creates strong morale and spirit within the team by encouraging others and making them feel valued and important
Facilitates Root Cause analysis effort for equipment reliability
Facilitates Shift Start up and departmental meetings
Promotes group reputation in a positive manner
Effectively coordinates resources to achieve ZCDCommunication:
Communicates well with all different levels in the organization (shop floor, office, engineering, supervisors, managers, directors, lean leaders, etc.)Promotes own ideas and information with others
Drill-down to root cause in all work order solutions
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 and results of the team as a whole
Coordinate, communicate, and execute in the absence of supervision
Control emotions and reactions according to the situation and the audience
Provides accurate and detailed documentation including the use of SISProvides 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. May be required to pass pre-employment and annual Vision Acuity tests Must be able to lift Kegs and Boxes on a regular basis between 25 - 35 pounds and occasionally between 35 - 50 pounds. Considerable standing, stooping and bending is required. Why Join Swagelok? When you join Swagelok, you're joining a company where your work has real impact. You'll be immersed in comprehensive training that helps you learn the machines you'll be working on and the processes you'll be a part of. Whether your goal is to deepen your machining expertise, learn new technologies, or grow into leadership, you'll find opportunities to advance in an environment built on collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. If you're ready to take the next step in your manufacturing career, apply today and discover a career where stability meets opportunity. Swagelok is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are selected

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