Process Operator - Level 2

Swagelok•Highland, CA

About The Position

The Process Operator Level 2 works with limited assistance and meets performance objectives on standard work processes. The associate identifies routine problems and makes appropriate adjustments to keep processes running. The role includes preparing work centers, operating assigned equipment, performing preventive maintenance and quality inspections, troubleshooting rejected parts, and supporting standard work practices. Operators are expected to work collaboratively, communicate effectively across the organization, maintain accurate documentation, and support Swagelok’s quality and continuous-improvement principles. The position is based in Highland Heights and is listed for the 3rd shift. The role may require work at other Swagelok sites based on business needs.

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 20–35 pounds.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including safety boots, face shield, plastic aprons, safety glasses, and rubber or latex gloves.
Ability to work on feet according to work-center requirements.
Ability to work in a non-air-conditioned environment if required.
Ability to pass pre-employment and annual vision acuity tests if required.

Nice To Haves

Processing experience or related job aptitude, such as troubleshooting ability and the ability to follow instructions.
Experience or demonstrated ability with assigned work-center equipment, PLCs, remotes, and powered equipment when required.

Responsibilities

Perform the requirements of all previous skill sets.
Use appropriate documentation to prepare the work center for operation.
Recognize conductivity range limits when 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 and rerun or fix rejected parts.
Perform process quality inspections and identify quality issues.
Perform standard work and train others to follow it.
Use basic computer programs and access required documents.
Verify the correct gauge for the part size and gauge loan ticket.
Read and follow standard work instructions; recognize functional and cosmetic defects.
Prioritize and multitask while supporting company philosophies, systems, and policies.
Take ownership of actions and inactions, interact professionally, demonstrate integrity, and support continuous improvement and implementation of changes.
Prioritize work independently, anticipate internal customer needs, and take action to meet them.
Support reliable information and positive organizational change, and share knowledge with others.
Adapt schedules and tasks, take on new challenges, and work at other Swagelok sites when business needs require.
Coordinate with teammates and resources to help achieve Zero Customer Disappointments.
Communicate with people across organizational levels, promote ideas and information, use appropriate escalation channels, advocate for quality, explain relevant theories and philosophies, and receive input from others.
Take ownership of actions, manage responses appropriately, provide accurate and detailed documentation including use of SIS, and provide feedback to supervision.
Maintain regular and punctual attendance and meet applicable productivity standards.
Wear required personal protective equipment and work on feet according to work-center requirements.
Pass pre-employment and annual vision acuity tests if required.