Process Operator - Level 3, 2nd Shift

Swagelok Company•Solon, OH

5d•Onsite

About The Position

At Level 3, an Independent Process Operator performs more complex process changeovers, including troubleshooting, and recognizes and resolves some non-routine problems. The role includes carrying out requirements associated with previous skill sets, performing routine set-ups independently, making process adjustments, identifying quality issues, and managing order flow using the schedule. The operator also handles and labels chemicals safely and identifies part size, material, and configuration from part numbers. The operator supports Swagelok’s company philosophies, systems, and policies through accountability, constructive professional interactions, integrity, and continuous improvement. The role requires collaboration across the organization, effective communication and escalation, supporting team results, and adapting to changing tasks, schedules, and business needs. The operator may be asked to work at other Swagelok sites based on the business cycle. The work requires regular punctual attendance and the ability to meet productivity standards and safely perform essential job functions. Physical requirements include regularly lifting boxes weighing 35 pounds and occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds, considerable stooping and bending, standing as required by the work center, and wearing required personal protective equipment. The role may require passing pre-employment and annual vision acuity tests.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Processing experience preferred, or related job aptitude such as the ability to troubleshoot and follow instructions.
Ability to read and follow standard work instructions.
Ability to recognize functional and cosmetic defects.
Ability to multitask and prioritize.
Ability to perform routine set-ups independently within the targeted time.
Ability to use machine controls for set-ups and process adjustments when required.
Ability to safely and successfully perform essential job functions and meet productivity standards.
Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance.
Ability to regularly lift boxes weighing 35 pounds and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to perform considerable stooping and bending and work on feet per 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.
Demonstrates customer focus, reliability, integrity, flexibility, teamwork, communication, and accountability.

Nice To Haves

Processing experience.
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 into appropriately labeled containers.
Identify and label chemicals using the appropriate Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
Identify part size, material, and configuration by part number.
Direct and assist others in completing required support work in a timely manner.
Prioritize work independently and anticipate internal customers’ needs.
Drive improvements and help others positively affect quality and plant metrics.
Act as a direct liaison with product, process, and quality Engineers to support appropriate application of technology.
Share knowledge and adapt to new challenges, redirected tasks, schedule changes, or work at other Swagelok sites as business needs require.
Coordinate resources to support Zero Customer Disappointments (ZCD).
Communicate across organizational levels, promote ideas, receive input, and use appropriate escalation channels.
Drive team goals and results, take ownership of team actions and results, and coordinate, communicate, and execute in the absence of supervision.
Provide accurate and detailed documentation, including use of SIS.
Provide feedback to supervision and guidance to other specialists in training.
Maintain regular, punctual attendance and meet applicable productivity standards.
Safely perform essential job functions, including lifting, stooping, bending, standing, and wearing required personal protective equipment.