Machine Operator - Level 3

Swagelok • Highland, CA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

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. 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 over 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Customer Focus: Understand and anticipate the internal customers’ needs and initiate action to meet them.
• Reliability and Integrity: Drives improvements and helps others make a positive impact on quality and plant metrics.
• Flexibility: Always willing to be flexible in their schedule.
• Teamwork: Creates strong morale and spirit within the team by encouraging others and making them feel valued and important.
• Communication: Communicates well with all different levels in the organization (shop floor, office, engineering, supervisors, managers, directors, lean leaders, etc.).
• Accountability: Drives team goals and results.
• 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.

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.

Benefits

• Comprehensive package of valuable benefits called Total Rewards focused on health and wellness, compensation, retirement planning, and supplemental rewards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED