Inspector - Level 2

Swagelok•Solon, OH

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Inspector – Level 2 performs product and process inspections to ensure conformance with established quality requirements. At this level, the associate can perform standard work with limited assistance, recognize routine problems, and make appropriate adjustments to keep the inspection process running. The role requires independent work, sound judgment, accurate and timely inspection, and appropriate escalation when additional guidance is needed. The Inspector works with production associates and supervisors, contributes to the Quality team, and communicates observed quality trends and issues. The role involves using inspection equipment, interpreting manufacturing prints and product or process specifications, applying sampling plans and statistical process control techniques, maintaining inspection equipment, and recording results in written and electronic form. The position is based in a manufacturing environment in Solon, Ohio. It requires regular visual inspection and movement around the shop floor, with possible work in enclosed or confined spaces such as a clean room, depending on the environment. Swagelok describes a comprehensive Total Rewards benefits package focused on health and wellness, compensation, retirement planning, and supplemental rewards.

Requirements

No education required.
Basic understanding of manufacturing prints and product/process specifications.
Strong math skills.
Ability to communicate quality feedback and interact with production associates and supervisors regarding quality issues.
Integrity, approachability, respect, and ability to work as an integral part of the Quality team.
Decisiveness and initiative in making decisions.
Attention to detail and ability to work autonomously.
Emotional self-control.
Ability to safely and successfully perform essential job functions and meet qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance.
Ability to pass a vision acuity test, with or without reasonable accommodation, and sustain effective visual inspection during the scheduled shift using published Swagelok Visual Standards and Standard Work.
Ability to regularly lift 25–35 pounds and occasionally lift 35–50 pounds.
Manual dexterity to handle products and gauges, and ability to move around the shop floor to gather samples and move parts.
Ability to stand, squat, kneel, bend, and twist as required.
Willingness to work in enclosed or confined spaces, such as a clean room, in some environments.

Responsibilities

Understand and interpret basic control methods during process auditing.
Understand and use the deviation system as appropriate.
Apply the concepts of Discipline Problem Solving.
Balance workload and use the schedule to make sound decisions.
Locate documents associated with assigned tasks.
Identify visual criteria and features for applicable parts.
Work self-sufficiently in the assigned plant environment, including processing, manufacturing, assembly, or receiving.
Recognize and comply with applicable Swagelok procedures, and seek additional guidance when needed.
Apply accurate judgment to product and process characteristics and answer questions relating to acquired skills.
Perform work independently according to standard work and within expected timeframes.
Understand 5S visual displays and the metrics on the primary Visual Display Board.
Use various types of inspection equipment and analyze statistical process control techniques used in processes.
Physically inspect products to verify conformance.
Understand internal operational process flow and apply statistical sampling plans and operational procedures.
Verify and maintain inspection equipment.
Enter records and documentation in written and electronic form.
Provide unbiased product disposition based on established quality requirements.
Prioritize work using appropriate methods.
Communicate observed quality trends and issues to relevant associates and supervisors.
Perform assigned responsibilities safely and efficiently.