Set-Up Operator - Level 2, Automation

Swagelok Company•Solon, OH

4d•Onsite

About The Position

At this level the associate has advanced knowledge of all aspects of the process. They can solve most non-routine process problems. The associate at this level 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
Advanced knowledge about the products, processes and equipment
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.
Physical Requirements: 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 tests

Nice To Haves

Advanced technical training or equivalent

Responsibilities

Performing set-up related duties
Troubleshoot production problems relating to equipment, tooling, and processes
Support of company philosophies, systems, and policies through actions and words.
Perform all the duties of a JLG level 4 or higher operator for a specific department.
Setup equipment to standard work.
Train and educate operators. Assist with the assessment, implementation, and documentation of associate and departmental development plans and competency progress plans.
Offers ideas and looks for improvement of processes.
Advanced troubleshooting of production problems relating to equipment, tooling, and processes
Be the subject matter expert regarding the technical and mechanical portion of machining.
Drives to obtain and reduce setup target objectives
Facilitate Shift Start up and departmental meetings
Assist in the development of new processes and/or standard work
Drive changes to reduce cost and improve department metrics
Perform, train and assist in preventative maintenance on equipment and tooling as needed. Can identify and repair many machine malfunctions without guidance.
Accurately complete records in maintenance management system.
Identifies and corrects machining problems relative to tools and tool holders, collets and chucks.
Ability to identify and rectify mechanical equipment malfunctions.
Self-motivated
Demonstrates proficient machining, communication, and troubleshooting.
Direct and assist others in getting required support work completed in a timely manner
Independently display prioritization skills
Understand and anticipate the internal customers’ needs and initiate action to meet them
Meeting customer needs are 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
Acts as a direct liaison with product, process and quality Engineers to ensure appropriate application of technology
Supports organizational changes positively through actions and words
Always 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
Has ideas to help increase equipment reliability
Creates strong morale and spirit within the team by encouraging others and making them feel valued and important
Facilitates Root Cause analysis effort for equipment reliability
Promotes group reputation in a positive manner
Effectively coordinates resources to achieve ZCD
Communicates well with all different levels in the organization (shop floor, office, engineering, supervisors, managers, directors, lean leaders, etc.)
Promotes own ideas and information with others
Drill-down to root cause in all work order solutions
Communicate through appropriate escalation channels when required
Is a voice for Quality and will take time to explain theories and philosophies
Receives input from others
Drives team goals and results
Takes ownership of their actions
Coordinate, communicate, and executes in the absence of supervision
Control emotions and reactions according to the situation and the audience
Provides accurate and detailed documentation including the use of SIS
Provides feedback to Supervision and guidance for other specialists in training