Process Operator - Level 2

Swagelok Company•Highland Heights, OH

About The Position

At Level 2, the associate has demonstrated proficiency performing standard work processes with limited assistance while meeting performance objectives. The associate recognizes routine problems and makes appropriate adjustments to keep processes running. The role involves preparing and operating work centers, completing preventive maintenance and quality inspections, troubleshooting rejected parts, and helping train others in standard work. The associate supports Swagelok’s customer-focused, quality-driven culture through reliable communication, accountability, teamwork, flexibility, and continuous improvement. The position requires the ability to lift 20–35 pounds, work on one’s feet according to work-center requirements, and wear required personal protective equipment. Work may take place in a non-air-conditioned environment, and pre-employment and annual vision acuity tests may be required. The role may require schedule flexibility and work at other Swagelok sites based on business needs.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Processing experience preferred, or related job aptitude such as troubleshooting ability and following instructions.
Ability to read and follow standard work instructions.
Ability to recognize functional and cosmetic defects.
Ability to multitask and prioritize.
Ability to lift 20–35 pounds.
Ability to work on one’s 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.
Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance and meet qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.

Nice To Haves

Processing experience or related job aptitude, such as troubleshooting and following instructions.

Responsibilities

Perform the requirements of all previous skill sets.
Use appropriate documentation to prepare the work center for operation.
Recognize conductivity range limits where applicable.
Operate powered equipment such as a walker stacker or tow motor when required.
Perform preventive maintenance and check-offs on assigned work centers.
Use required work-center equipment properly, including barrels, fixtures, racks, and clamps.
Use PLCs and remotes for assigned work centers.
Troubleshoot rejected parts and rerun or fix them.
Perform process quality inspections and identify quality issues.
Perform standard work and train others to follow it.
Use basic computer programs and access documents.
Verify the correct gage for the part size and gage loan ticket.
Support company philosophies, systems, and policies by taking ownership, interacting professionally, displaying integrity, and assisting with continuous improvement and changes.
Prioritize work independently, anticipate internal customers’ needs, and take action to meet them.
Support reliable information sharing, quality, and plant metrics, and respond positively to organizational changes.
Share knowledge, adapt to schedule changes and new challenges, and redirect to other tasks or sites as business needs require.
Coordinate resources and promote teamwork toward Zero Customer Disappointments.
Communicate with people at different organizational levels, share ideas, use appropriate escalation channels, explain quality concepts, and receive input from others.
Drive team goals, control emotions and reactions appropriately, provide accurate and detailed documentation including use of SIS, and provide feedback to supervision.
Maintain regular, punctual attendance and meet applicable productivity standards.
Wear required personal protective equipment and safely perform essential job functions.