Senior Principal Manufacturing Technician

Swagelok Company • Valley City, ND

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Swagelok is a global organization and one of the largest employers of manufacturing talent in Northeast Ohio. We are driven by our core values of Quality, Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Customer Focus, Innovation, and Continuous Improvement, which are demonstrated through our daily actions. For over 75 years, our dedication to our core values has been the foundation for our success. Our products have been up into space, down to the bottom of the ocean, and everywhere in between. That same dedication spans to our customers. Throughout our organization we demonstrate a commitment to these values and those we bring onboard. Whether you want to grow in your role or explore broad opportunities and develop new skills—you’ll thrive in a culture that promotes learning and development. We strive to be a company where we all can do our best work with a true sense of purpose and belonging. Be Connected. Be Valued. Be You. We hope you’ll consider joining our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for CNC programming using Mastercam and creating detailed designs in SolidWorks. A strong background in metal cutting or the tool and die industry is essential. This role includes designing dies, tooling, and forging components with a high level of precision and technical expertise.

Requirements

• 2-year associate’s degree in related field (mechanical engineering technology, CAD or other technical fields) or equivalent work experience
• 10+ years of experience in related field
• Expertise in chosen technical field
• Proficient user of moderately complex technical tools
• Has successfully launched a project through completion and implementation
• Proven leadership skills
• Leads teams to complete major and complex assignments or parts of larger assignments
• Advanced problem solving and decision making abilities
• Good oral and excellent written communication skills
• Demonstrates proficient communication, programming and troubleshooting skills
• Strong abilities in the use of moderately complex technical tools and lab equipment and instrumentation (Equipment may vary based on department)
• Good computer and typical office software skills

Nice To Haves

• Strong background in metal cutting or the tool and die industry

Responsibilities

• Performs assignments that are unique or will establish procedure.
• Applies proven technical methods to assignments.
• May utilize project management methods to complete assignments, or to plan, direct and coordinate activities of functional area as a component(s) of corporate projects.
• Is involved with long-term thinking and planning for improvement.
• Applies experience and knowledge outside areas of expertise.
• Is a resource to the organization.
• May be assisted by lower level technicians and have frequent contact with professionals and others in the establishment.
• Responsible for CNC programming using Mastercam and creating detailed designs in SolidWorks.
• Designs dies, tooling, and forging components with a high level of precision and technical expertise.
• Leads and guides teams through technical projects and decisions.
• Develop and coordinate the completion of projects with minimal supervision.
• Assist project manager with project planning for the design and development phases of projects.
• Makes significant contribution to the training of technicians, engineering co-ops or entry-level engineers.
• Independently assist other technicians.
• May check the routine work of other technicians.
• Responsible for the guidance and completion of project work with moderate supervision.

Benefits

• Comprehensive package of valuable benefits called Total Rewards focused on health and wellness, compensation, retirement planning, and supplemental rewards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree