CNC Machine Operator - Level 4 - 1st Shift

Shift: 1st Facility: Willoughby Hills

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 set-up 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 set-up 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 set-up, 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, comparators, micrometers, calipers, 6” rule, dial indicators, 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.

• 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.

• 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.
• 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 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.
• 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.
• Facilitate shift start up and departmental meetings.
• Promotes group reputation in a positive manner.
• Effectively coordinates resources to achieve zero‑defect closure (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.
• Communicate through appropriate escalation channels when required.
• Is a voice for Quality and will take time to explain theories and philosophies.
• Receives input from…