Production Technician with Orbital Welding Experience

Swagelok Northwest (US) • Milwaukie, OR

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Swagelok Northwest (US) is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Production Technician with orbital welding experience to join their Custom Solutions Team. This role involves collaborating with a cross-functional team to drive improvements and innovation in the production process, prioritizing quality and safety. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, has a positive and collaborative attitude, and possesses excellent communication skills, enabling them to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. The Custom Solutions team is small, offering an environment where every voice is heard and can influence change. This position performs entry-level duties related to processing production orders, light assembly, fabrication, inspection, and general inventory management of Custom Solutions products, along with some light warehouse duties.

Requirements

• High school education
• 1-2 years of hands-on mechanical experience
• Fast-paced production environment experience
• Applying lean and continuous improvement methodology
• Mechanical aptitude
• Ability to work independently and without close supervision
• Use of gauges, calipers, and measuring devices
• Basic understanding of fluid systems and products
• Basic math skills
• Packaging goods for shipment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Orbital welding experience using a M200 machine
• Experience with Swagelok products
• Trade skills—job shop or high-volume production
• Ability to interpret P & ID’s
• Basic electrical knowledge
• Ability to solve complex problems
• Strong organizational skills

Responsibilities

• Locate, Print, and Pick production orders to be built.
• Interpret assembly instructions, drawings, and specifications.
• Assemble fluid system components per standard work instructions.
• Precisely measure dimensions to their specifications.
• Inspect and package finished goods using the labeling machine.
• Maintain inventory and show proficiency in Kanban methodology.
• Operate power tools.
• Safe use and care of equipment.
• Conduct equipment maintenance.
• Maintain a clean shared workspace.
• Improving the Custom Solutions processes and workspace.
• Inspect and check-in custom outsource products.
• Inspect and check-in rental equipment and perform maintenance as needed.
• Ensure adherence to equipment maintenance and calibration schedules and records.
• Perform Kanban inventory system replenishment.
• Perform equipment calibrations.
• Obtain and demonstrate proficiency in various in-house certifications including PB Hose Building and Inspection, Fitting Reassembly, Tube Fitting Assembly and Inspection, Hydraulic Pre-swaging and Inspection, Threaded Fitting Assembly and Inspection, Pressure Gauge Industrial Liquid Filling and Inspection, Automatic PTFE Tape Application and Inspection, Automated Ball Valve Assembly, Tube Bending (Bench Top and Hand), VCR and VCO Face Seal End Connection Assembly, Coreflex Series Hose Assembly, Coreflex Thermoplastic Hose Assembly and Bubble Leak Testing.

Benefits

• Paid training
• Leadership longevity with a focus on associate and team development
• Health and Dental Insurance after 30 days of employment. Swagelok pays up to 85% of employees’ health insurance premiums.
• 7 paid holidays a year
• 100% company paid: Short-term, long-term, and Life Insurance
• 401(k) program with up to a 4% company match
• Tuition Reimbursement for an undergraduate degree
• Up to 104 hours of PTO in your first year of employment
• 8 hours of paid volunteer time every year

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED