Machine Operator - Level 3

Shift: 1st shift
Facility: (Hardware) 6050 Cochran Rd, Solon OH 44139
Salary Grade: Hourly G (G)

Hiring Manager

Position Summary

At this level the associate is able to perform more complex duties per standard work including process changeovers and troubleshooting with minimal guidance or help from a trainer or support. They are able to recognize and solve some non-routine problems.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Complete set-up and operation of machining 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 report machine malfunctions and part discrepancies to supervisor.
Preset tooling as required.
Set-up parts, process and machine as required.
Perform daily, semi-annual and annual machine maintenance.
Correct problems in set-up, non-conformance, tooling and machining processes.
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.
Repair, replace and/or modify the equipment if required.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements

Required

High school diploma or equivalent
External: Minimum of 30 months of applicable machining experience.
Internal: Must be fully qualified as a Level 2 Machine Operator
Advanced knowledge about metal or plastic cutting processes and equipment
Self-motivated and able to learn at a fast pace.
Demonstrates proficient machining, communication, and troubleshooting.
Operate machine: that includes loading and unloading parts, inspection gages, comparator, micrometers, calipers, 6” rule, dial indicator, ring gages, drill/reamer, Johnson gages and Datum gages, magnifier and lights, miscellaneous hand tools and chip strippers.
Identifies and corrects machining problems relative to tools and tool holders, collets and chucks.

Critical Competencies

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
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 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 useable ideas to help increase equipment reliability

Teamwork
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 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 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 others

Accountability
Drives team goals and results
Takes ownership of the actions and results of the team as a whole
Coordinate, communicate, and execute in the absence of supervision
Control emotions and reactions according to the situation and the audience
Provides accurate and detailed documentation including the use of SIS
Provides 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.
May be required to pass pre-employment and annual Vision Acuity tests
Must be able to lift Kegs and Boxes on a regular basis between 25 - 35 pounds and occasionally between 35 - 50 pounds. Considerable standing, stooping and bending is required.
Swagelok is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Applicants are selected without regard to race, ethnicity, creed, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, pregnancy-related medical conditions, age, national origin or ancestry, disability, genetic information, veteran/military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristic under federal, state or local law.
Swagelok will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008.
This job summary is intended to be brief and does not list all the duties for this position. Nothing in this job description should be construed as an express or implied contract of employment. Swagelok is an at-will employer, which means that either party is free to terminate the employment relationship at any time, without any advanced notice, for any reason or no reason.