Set-Up Operator - Level 2 - 1st Shift - Eastlake, Ohio

Swagelok•Eastlake, OH

15h

About The Position

At this level, the associate has advanced knowledge of all aspects of the process and can solve most non-routine process problems. The associate understands the broader business, recognizes when process improvements should be escalated to standard work to reduce cost or improve quality and delivery, and may interact with associates in other functional areas. The role may oversee and assist with department development. The Set-Up Operator supports production objectives by performing setup-related work, troubleshooting equipment, tooling, and process issues, and setting up equipment to standard work. The associate performs the duties of a JLG Level 4 or higher operator in a specific department, trains and educates operators, contributes to development plans and competency progress plans, and serves as a subject matter expert on machining’s technical and mechanical aspects. The role also supports preventative maintenance, identifies and repairs machine malfunctions, helps improve processes and department metrics, and facilitates shift start-up and departmental meetings. The position requires advanced knowledge of products, processes, and equipment, as well as proficient machining, communication, and troubleshooting skills. Work requires regular lifting, considerable standing, stooping, and bending, and may require vision acuity testing. Swagelok describes its Total Rewards package as covering health and wellness, compensation, retirement planning, and supplemental rewards; specific benefits are not listed.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Advanced knowledge of products, processes, and equipment.
Proficient machining, communication, and troubleshooting skills.
Ability to safely and successfully perform essential job functions and meet qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance.
Ability to lift kegs and boxes regularly weighing 25–35 pounds and occasionally weighing 35–50 pounds.
Ability to perform considerable standing, stooping, and bending.
May be required to pass pre-employment and annual vision acuity tests.

Nice To Haves

Advanced technical training or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Perform setup-related duties and set up equipment to standard work.
Troubleshoot production problems involving equipment, tooling, and processes.
Perform all duties of a JLG Level 4 or higher operator for a specific department.
Train and educate operators.
Assist with assessing, implementing, and documenting associate and departmental development plans and competency progress plans.
Offer ideas for process improvement and escalate improvements to standard work when appropriate.
Serve as the subject matter expert regarding the technical and mechanical aspects of machining.
Work toward setup target objectives and reduce setup times or targets.
Facilitate shift start-up and departmental meetings.
Assist in developing new processes and standard work.
Drive changes that reduce costs and improve department metrics.
Perform, train, and assist with preventative maintenance on equipment and tooling as needed.
Identify and repair machine malfunctions, including many without guidance.
Complete records accurately in the maintenance management system.
Identify and correct machining problems involving tools, tool holders, collets, and chucks.
Identify and rectify mechanical equipment malfunctions.
Directly assist others in getting required support work completed in a timely manner.
Coordinate resources and facilitate root-cause analysis efforts for equipment reliability.
Communicate and escalate issues through appropriate channels, and provide accurate and detailed documentation, including use of SIS.
Support company philosophies, systems, and policies through actions and words.