Tool Cutter - Grinder - 2nd Shift

Shift: 2nd
City: Solon

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.

The Tool Cutter Grinder Level 3 can perform more complex duties per standard work including process changeovers and troubleshooting with minimal guidance or help from a trainer or supervisor. They can recognize and solve some non-routine problems. Independent Tool Grinders will set up and operate equipment used to generate intermediate level tool geometries.

• Demonstrates ability to make decisions based on the following skills:
  Knowledge of most tooling manufactured on this equipment; use of all inspection equipment needed for this tooling; ability to identify visual criteria and features for applicable tools; use of necessary controls to change over the equipment.
• Demonstrates the ability to successfully complete the set-up within the targeted time on a consistent basis with little or no help from others. Changeovers reflect set-up procedures and produce good tools.
• Conforms to tolerances in the range of plus/minus .0001 and finish requirements in the range of 8 Rms or better.
• Assists other associates with basic set-ups.
• Can use the schedule to make work selection decisions.
• Utilizes various lean tools to offer ideas and solutions within the boundary team.
• Perform start-stop procedures including 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.
• Recognize and report machine malfunctions and part discrepancies to supervisor.
• Perform daily, semi-annual and annual machine maintenance.
• Troubleshoot and correct problems for set-up, non-conformance, tooling and machining processes.
• Diagnose and respond to program alarms and adjust as required.
• Make suggestions for process changes that may improve machining operations.
• Maneuver around machine, includes but may not be limited to standing, bending, stretching and walking.

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• 2-4 years of machining / grinding experience. Advanced knowledge about the products, processes and equipment is essential.
• Skills/Knowledge:
  Demonstrates proficient machining, communication, and troubleshooting knowledge. Operate CNC Machine that includes loading and unloading parts, inspection gauges, comparator, micrometers, calipers, 6” rule, dial indicator, drills/reamers, magnifier and lights, miscellaneous hand tools and chip strippers. Identifies and corrects machining problems relative to tools and tool holders, collets and chucks.

• 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.
  • Supports organizational changes positively through actions and words.
• Flexibility
  • Willi…