Set-Up Operator_Processing - Level 1
Listed on 2026-08-05
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Manufacturing / Production
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic
Job Title
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 SummaryAt this level the associate is proficient in all aspects of the process. They can solve most non-routine process problems. The associate at this level is more aware of the overall business and can 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 & ResponsibilitiesSupport production objectives by:
- Performing set-up related duties
- Training high level skills
- Troubleshooting production problems relating to equipment, tooling, and processes
- Demonstrating support of company philosophies, systems, and policies through actions and words.
- Setup equipment to standard work.
- Facilitating Shift Start up and departmental meetings
- Training and educating operators. Assist with the assessment, implementation, and documentation of associate and departmental development plans and competency progress plans.
- Being the subject matter expert in completing the technical portion of setting up a machine
- Performing, training and assisting in preventative maintenance on equipment and tooling.
- Accurately completing records and forms.
- Accurately completing records in maintenance management system.
- Knowledge about the products, processes and equipment
- Self-motivated and able to learn at a fast pace.
- Demonstrates proficient machining, communication, and troubleshooting.
- Identifies and corrects machining problems relative to tools and tool holders, collets and chucks.
- Ability to identify and rectify minor mechanical equipment malfunctions.
- Uses change management system
Required:
High school diploma or equivalent
Critical CompetenciesCustomer 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 improvements and 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
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 & making them feel valued & 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.)
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 goals and results
Takes ownership of the actions
Coordinate, communicate, and execute in the absence of supervision
Controls emotions and reactions according to the situation and the audience
Provides feedback to…
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