Process Operator - Level 3, 2nd Shift

Swagelok•Solon, OH

4d•Onsite

About The Position

At Level 3, an Independent Process Operator performs complex process changeovers, including troubleshooting, and recognizes and solves some non-routine problems. The role involves completing routine set-ups independently within targeted time, making process adjustments, identifying quality issues and root causes, and managing order flow using the production schedule. Operators also handle and label chemicals safely and identify parts by their number, size, material, and configuration. The position requires supporting company philosophies, systems, and policies through accountability, professional interactions, integrity, and continuous improvement. The operator works with team members and internal customers, communicates and escalates issues through appropriate channels, coordinates resources, provides accurate documentation, and may assist or guide other specialists in training. Flexibility is expected, including the possibility of working at other Swagelok sites based on business needs. The role is based in Solon, Ohio, on second shift. It includes regular lifting of boxes weighing 35 pounds and occasional lifting up to 50 pounds, considerable stooping and bending, standing according to work-center requirements, and wearing required personal protective equipment. Vision acuity testing may be required before employment and annually.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Ability to read and follow standard work instructions.
Ability to recognize functional and cosmetic defects.
Ability to multitask and prioritize.
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 lift boxes weighing 35 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally.
Ability to perform considerable stooping and bending and work on feet according to work-center requirements.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including safety boots, face shield, plastic aprons, safety glasses, and rubber or latex gloves.
May be required to pass pre-employment and annual vision acuity tests.
Demonstrate accountability, ownership, integrity, constructive and professional interactions, and support for continuous improvement.

Nice To Haves

Processing experience or related job aptitude, such as the ability to troubleshoot and follow instructions.

Responsibilities

Perform the requirements of all previous skill sets.
Troubleshoot processes and perform low-level maintenance.
Use machine controls to perform set-ups and make process adjustments when required.
Identify quality issues, determine root causes, complete QNs, and segregate defective parts.
Use the schedule to make decisions and manage order flow.
Complete routine set-ups independently within the targeted time.
Notify supervision when capacity requirements are not being met.
Transfer chemicals to appropriately labeled containers; identify and label chemicals using the appropriate Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
Identify part size, material, and configuration from the part number.
Direct and assist others in obtaining required support work in a timely manner.
Prioritize work independently and anticipate internal customers’ needs.
Drive improvements and support others in improving quality and plant metrics.
Act as a liaison with product, process, and quality engineers to ensure appropriate application of technology.
Share knowledge, take on new challenges, and adapt to redirected tasks or work at other sites as business needs require.
Coordinate resources and work with the team to achieve Zero Customer Disappointments.
Communicate with people across organizational levels, promote ideas, and escalate issues through appropriate channels.
Coordinate, communicate, and execute work in the absence of supervision.
Provide accurate, detailed documentation, including use of SIS, and provide feedback to supervision and guidance to specialists in training.