Machine Operator - Level 2

Shift
: 24/7 days (6am - 6pm)

City
:
Highland Heights

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 these values has been the foundation for our success.

Our products have been used up into space, down to the bottom of the ocean, and everywhere in between. We strive to be a company where we all can do our best work with a true sense of purpose and belonging.

At this level the associate is proficient in running production, maintaining quality and performance objectives, while adhering to 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.

• Makes accurate tooling adjustments and maintains operation of machining equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
• Performs start‑stop procedures including, but not limited to: machine and conveyor start‑up, loading of raw material, and machine shutdown.
• Performs adjustments to tooling and fixtures within prescribed limits.
• Completes all records, forms, and electronic data entry as required.
• Checks machined parts visually and dimensionally according to quality standards.
• Cleans chips from tooling and parts following all required safety practices.
• Recognizes and reports machine malfunctions and part discrepancies to supervisor.
• Performs preventative machine maintenance.
• Makes suggestions for process changes that may improve machining operations.
• Housekeeping – replaces worn hand tools and maintains work center.
• Performs all required secondary and auxiliary operations at work center.
• Recognizes and complies with all applicable Swagelok procedures.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Self‑motivated and able to learn at a fast pace.

• Machining experience or mechanical background.
• Operate machine: loading/unloading parts, inspection gauges, comparator, micrometers, calipers, 6” rule, dial indicator, ring gauges, drill/reamer, Johnson gauges and datum gauges, magnifier and lights, miscellaneous hand tools and chip strippers.
• Strong skills in basic math. Can add and subtract fractions and decimals.

• 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 a driver.

• Drives improvements and helps others make a positive impact on quality and plant metrics.
• 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.

• Always willing to be flexible in schedule.
• Shares knowledge 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 usable ideas to help increase equipment reliability.

• 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 ZCD.

• 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.
• Communicates through appropriate escalation channels when required.
• Is a voice for Quality and will take time to explain theories and philosophies.
• Rec…