Highland Heights, OH, USA
14 hours ago
Set-Up Operator - Level 1

Shift: 24/7 nights (6pm - 6am) 

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 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. 

 

Position Summary:

At this level the associate has advanced knowledge of all aspects of the process. They can solve most non-routine process problems. The associate at this level is more aware of the overall business and can 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.

 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

 

Support production objectives by:

Performing set-up related dutiesTroubleshoot production problems relating to equipment, tooling, and processesSupport of company philosophies, systems, and policies through actions and words.Perform all the duties of a JLG level 4 or higher operator for a specific department.Setup equipment to standard work.Train and educate operators. Assist with the assessment, implementation, and documentation of associate and departmental development plans and competency progress plans. Offers ideas and looks for improvement of processes. Advanced troubleshooting of production problems relating to equipment, tooling, and processes Be the subject matter expert regarding the technical and mechanical portion of machining. Drives to obtain and reduce setup target objectivesFacilitate Shift Start up and departmental meetingsAssist in the development of new processes and/or standard workDrive changes to reduce cost and improve department metrics Perform, train and assist in preventative maintenance on equipment and tooling as needed.  Can identify and repair many machine malfunctions without guidance.Accurately complete records in maintenance management system.Identifies and corrects machining problems relative to tools and tool holders, collets and chucks.Ability to identify and rectify mechanical equipment malfunctions.Self-motivated Demonstrates proficient machining, communication, and troubleshooting. 

 

 

 

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

 

Required:

High school diploma or equivalentAdvanced knowledge about the products, processes and equipment

 

Preferred:

Advanced technical training or equivalent

 

Critical Competencies:

 

Customer Focus

Direct and assist others in getting required support work completed in a timely mannerIndependently display prioritization skillsUnderstand and anticipate the internal customers’ needs and initiate action to meet themMeeting customer needs is their driver

 

Reliability and Integrity

Drives improvements and helps others make a positive impact on quality and plant metricsAlong with providing it themselves, encourages others to provide reliable informationActs as a direct liaison with product, process and quality Engineers to ensure appropriate application of technologySupports organizational changes positively through actions and words

 

Flexibility

Always willing to be flexible in their scheduleShares knowledge that they have obtained with othersOpen to taking on new challengesCan easily be interrupted or redirected to a new task, or site based on Swagelok’s needsHas ideas to help increase equipment reliability

 

Teamwork

Creates strong morale and spirit within the team by encouraging others and making them feel valued and importantFacilitates Root Cause analysis effort for equipment reliabilityFacilitate Shift Start up and departmental meetingsPromotes group reputation in a positive mannerEffectively coordinates resources to achieve ZCD

 

Communication

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 othersDrill-down to root cause in all work order solutionsCommunicate through appropriate escalation channels when requiredIs a voice for Quality and will take time to explain theories and philosophiesReceives input from others

 

Accountability

Drives team goals and resultsTakes ownership of their actions Coordinate, communicate, and executes in the absence of supervisionControl emotions and reactions according to the situation and the audienceProvides accurate and detailed documentation including the use of SISProvides feedback to Supervision and guidance for other specialists in training

 

 

Working Conditions and/or Physical Requirements:

 

 

Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards. Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.Physical Requirements: Must be able to lift Kegs and Boxes regularly between 25 - 35 pounds and occasionally between 35 - 50 pounds. Considerable standing, stooping and bending is required.May be required to pass pre-employment and annual Vision Acuity tests

 

 

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