Set-Up Operator - Level 1 - 2nd Shift - Valley City, Ohio

Swagelok Company•Valley City, ND

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At this level, the associate is proficient in all aspects of the process and can solve most non-routine process problems. The associate is more aware of the overall business and can recognize the need for and escalate process improvements to standard work that reduce cost and/or improve quality and delivery. They may interact with associates in other functional areas and can oversee and assist with department development.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Independently display prioritization skills
Understand and anticipate the internal customers’ needs and initiate action to meet them
Meeting customer needs is their driver
Drives improvements and helps others make a positive impact on quality and plant metrics
Along with providing it themselves, encourages others to provide reliable information
Supports organizational changes positively through actions and words
Willing to be flexible in their schedule
Shares knowledge that they have obtained with others
Open to taking on new challenges
Can easily be interrupted or redirected to a new task, or site based on Swagelok’s needs
Creates strong morale within the team by encouraging others & making them feel valued & important
Promotes group reputation in a positive manner
Communicates well with all different levels in the organization (shop floor, office, engineering, supervisors, managers, directors, lean leaders, etc.)
Shares ideas and information with others
Communicate through appropriate escalation channels when required
Is a voice for Quality and will take time to explain theories and philosophies
Drives team goals and results
Takes ownership of the actions
Coordinate, communicate, and execute in the absence of supervision
Controls emotions and reactions according to the situation and the audience
Provides feedback to Supervision and guidance for other specialists in training

Nice To Haves

Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
Must be able to lift Kegs and Boxes on a regular basis between 25 - 35 pounds and occasionally between 35 - 50 pounds.
Considerable standing, stooping and bending is required.
May be required to pass pre-employment and annual Vision Acuity test

Responsibilities

Performing set-up related duties
Train high level skills
Troubleshoot production problems relating to equipment, tooling, and processes
Demonstrating support of company philosophies, systems, and policies through actions and words.
Setup equipment to standard work.
Facilitate Shift Start up and departmental meetings
Train and educate operators. Assist with the assessment, implementation, and documentation of associate and departmental development plans and competency progress plans.
Be the subject matter expert in completing the technical portion of setting up a machine
Perform, train and assist in preventative maintenance on equipment and tooling.
Accurately complete records and forms.
Accurately complete records in maintenance management system.
Knowledge about the products, processes and equipment
Self-motivated and able to learn at a fast pace.
Demonstrates proficient machining, communication, and troubleshooting.
Identifies and corrects machining problems relative to tools and tool holders, collets and chucks.
Ability to identify and rectify minor mechanical equipment malfunctions.
Uses change management system