Machine Operator - Level 5

Swagelok Company•Solon, OH

5d•Onsite

About The Position

At this level the associate solves the most complex process problems (for example, mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, programming, etc.). They will assist in the development and participate in the implementation of significant improvements to existing and new standard work processes. They have the ability to address unique/complex needs. At this level, the associate is able to routinely interact with other functional areas, inside and outside the company.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Advance knowledge about products, processes and equipment
Self- motivated and able to learn at fast pace
Demonstrates proficient machining, communication, and troubleshooting.
Operate Machining equipment 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.
Ability to identify and rectify moderate mechanical equipment malfunctions

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

To manufacture parts in accordance with established quality and quantity standards.
Capable of complete set-up operation and troubleshooting of 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 commands on the control panel.
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 escalate machine malfunctions and part discrepancies to supervisor.
Preset tooling as required.
Set-up parts, process and machine as required
Set-up parts, process and machine within the targeted set-up time with no assistance.
Perform daily, semi-annual and annual machine maintenance.
Generate and modify speeds and feeds as required.
Troubleshoot and correct problems for set-up, non-conformance, tooling and machining processes.
Diagnose and respond to program alarms and make adjustments as required.
Make suggestions for process changes that may improve machining operations.
Make suggestions for scheduling improvements
Able to train others to improve their skillset.
Generate and modify part programs as required.
Adjust setup parameters. Understands various types of tooling at an advanced level
Repair, replace and/or modify the equipment if required.