Assembler - Level 2

Swagelok Company•Solon, OH

15d

About The Position

The Assembler – Level 2 assembles and packages products and operates assembly equipment. At this level, the associate works independently according to standard work, performs basic process changeovers and routine/minor equipment setups with some guidance, and recognizes and solves routine problems. The associate supports Swagelok’s operating plan, mission, vision, and values through customer-focused work and a proactive approach to assigned duties. The role includes assembling components into complete or partial products, verifying material trace identification, following part-handling and documentation procedures, and inspecting products during assembly. The associate maintains equipment and work areas, completes production documentation, plans and prioritizes orders, and uses SAP for job-related administrative tasks. The position also involves recognizing and reporting non-conformances, recommending process improvements, and maintaining a balanced workload during and between shifts. The position requires regular, punctual attendance and the ability to meet productivity standards. It may require passing pre-employment and annual vision acuity tests. Physical demands include regularly lifting boxes weighing 25–35 pounds, occasionally lifting 35–50 pounds, and considerable standing, stooping, and bending.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Ability to recognize functional and cosmetic defects.
Ability to assemble, test, and package products using assembly equipment and standard work.
Ability to navigate a computer to access SAP, documents, qualification reports, and related materials.
Customer focus, reliability, integrity, flexibility, teamwork, communication, and accountability.
Ability to safely perform essential job functions and meet qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance.
May be required to pass pre-employment and annual vision acuity tests.
Ability to regularly lift 25–35 pounds and occasionally lift 35–50 pounds.
Ability to perform considerable standing, stooping, and bending.

Nice To Haves

Assembly experience or related job aptitude, such as the ability to follow basic instructions.
Customer focus: takes personal responsibility for quality and fulfilling orders on time.
Reliability and integrity: looks for ways to improve and admits mistakes.
Flexibility: eager to acquire new skills and maintains a willing, positive attitude through changes and reassignments.
Teamwork: works with others to meet customer needs and defines success in terms of the whole team.
Communication: shares ideas and information, uses the continuous improvement system, listens with an open mind, and responds without defensiveness or judgment.
Accountability: holds oneself accountable, supports business goals, and shows insight into achieving goals.

Responsibilities

Efficiently perform all Learner-level job functions.
Operate designated assembly and packaging equipment.
Perform job functions independently or with minimal assistance from a trainer.
Assemble components into complete or partial products according to standard work.
Perform routine or minor setup on basic equipment.
Verify trace identification information for all materials used for each job.
Follow proper part-handling procedures and required Swagelok documentation.
Recognize non-conformances and inform a supervisor, team coordinator, or setup personnel.
Demonstrate basic product knowledge, including part numbers, components, materials, and configurations within the job family.
Follow established product, process, and procedural standards to reduce quality escapements.
Answer questions about Independent Assembler skills.
Perform daily equipment maintenance and cleanup.
Complete daily documentation, including tally sheets and cell board production records.
Perform in-process visual and gaging inspections during assembly.
Maintain safety and housekeeping standards in the work area.
Plan and prioritize daily orders.
Perform job-related administrative tasks using SAP.
Recommend process improvements.
Maintain a balanced workload during and between shifts.
Follow the daily equipment checklist and standard work.