CNC Operator - Level 4 - 3rd Shift

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Shift: 3rd

Facility:
Willoughby Hills

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.

• Capable of completing setup 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 setup 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 setup, 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.

• 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 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
• Identifies and corrects machining problems relative to tools and tool holders, collets and chucks
• Ability to identify and rectify minor mechanical equipment malfunctions

• Customer Focus — Direct and assist others in getting required support work completed in a timely manner; independently display prioritization skills; understand and anticipate 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; provides 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; open to taking on new challenges; can be interrupted or redirected to a new task or site based on Swagelok’s needs; provides ideas to increase equipment reliability.
• Teamwork — Creates strong morale and spirit within the team; facilitates Root Cause analysis for equipment reliability; facilitates shift start-up and departmental meetings; promotes group reputation; coordinates resources to achieve goals.
• Communication — Communicates well with all levels in the organization; promotes own ideas; drill-down to root cause in all work order solutions; uses appropriate escalation channels; represents Quality and explains theories and philosophies; receives input from others.
• Accountability — Drives team goals and results; takes ownership of team actions and results; coordinates, communicates, and executes in the absence of supervision; manages emotions and reactions; provides detailed documentation including SIS; provides feedback to supervision and guidance for others in training.