Process Operator - Level 2

Shift: 3rd shift

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 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.

At this level the associate has demonstrated proficiency at work with limited help while maintaining performance objectives on 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.

• Performs & meets the requirements of all previous skill sets.
• Able to use proper documentation to prepare the work center for operation.
• Able to recognize the conductivity range limits. (If Applicable)
• Able to operate certain powered equipment such as a walker stacker or tow motor. (If required)
• Perform preventive maintenance & check offs on assigned work centers.
• Use required work center equipment properly. (Barrels, Fixtures, Racks & Clamps).
• Can use PLC and remotes for assigned work centers.
• Performs Troubleshooting practices to re-run & fix rejected parts.
• Able to Perform Process Quality Inspections.
• Perform and train others to follow standard work.
• Utilizes Basic Computer Programs.
• Can verify the correct gage to Part Size and Gage loan Ticket.
• Be able to identify Quality Issues.
• Must be able to access documents.

• No Education Required.
• Processing experience preferred or related job aptitude (e.g. ability to troubleshoot and follow instructions).
• Able to read and follow standard work instructions.
• Recognize functional and cosmetic defects.
• Applicant must be able to multitask and prioritize.

• Being accountable, taking ownership of actions and inactions.
• Interacting with others in a constructive, professional manner.
• Displaying integrity.
• Embracing continuous improvement and assisting with implementation of changes.

• Independently display prioritization skills.
• Understand and anticipate the internal customers’ needs and initiate action to meet them.
• Meeting customer needs is their driver.

• 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.

• 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.
• May be asked to work at other Swagelok sites based on business cycle.

• Creates strong morale and spirit within the team.
• Promotes group reputation in a positive manner.
• Effectively coordinates resources to achieve Zero Customer Disappointments (ZCD).

• Communicates well with all different levels in the organization (shop floor, office, engineering, supervisors, managers etc.).
• Promotes own 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.
• Receives input from others.

• Drives team goals and results.
• Takes ownership of the actions.
• Contro…