Set-Up Operator - Level 2 - 3rd Shift - Willoughby Hills, OH

Swagelok Company•Willoughby Hills, OH

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Set-Up Operator – Level 2 supports production objectives through equipment setup, troubleshooting, operator training, preventative maintenance, and process improvement. At this level, the associate has advanced knowledge of the process and can solve most non-routine problems. The associate understands the broader business, recognizes opportunities to improve standard work, and may work with other functional areas or help develop the department. The role serves as a subject matter expert in the technical and mechanical aspects of machining. It includes helping meet setup targets, facilitating shift-start and departmental meetings, supporting development of processes and standard work, and driving changes that reduce cost and improve department metrics. The position requires reliable documentation and communication, support for company policies and systems, and the ability to work flexibly in response to business needs. This position is located in Willoughby Hills, Ohio, and is on third shift. It is eligible for a 10% shift premium. The job summary may not list every duty, and the posting states that employment is at will.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Advanced knowledge of the products, processes, and equipment.
Ability to safely perform essential job functions and meet qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
Ability to lift kegs and boxes weighing 25–35 pounds regularly and 35–50 pounds occasionally.
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 according to standard work.
Troubleshoot production problems involving equipment, tooling, and processes, including advanced troubleshooting of non-routine problems.
Perform all duties of a JLG level 4 or higher operator for a specific department.
Train and educate operators; assist with assessment, implementation, and documentation of associate and departmental development plans and competency progress plans.
Offer ideas and identify opportunities to improve processes and standard work.
Serve as the subject matter expert for the technical and mechanical aspects of machining.
Work toward achieving and reducing setup target objectives.
Facilitate shift-start and departmental meetings.
Assist in developing new processes and standard work.
Drive changes that reduce cost and improve department metrics.
Perform, train, and assist with preventative maintenance on equipment and tooling; identify and repair many machine malfunctions without guidance.
Accurately complete records in the maintenance management system and provide accurate, detailed documentation, including use of SIS.
Identify and correct machining problems involving tools, tool holders, collets, and chucks.
Identify and rectify mechanical equipment malfunctions.
Support company philosophies, systems, and policies through actions and words.
Direct and assist others in completing required support work in a timely manner; prioritize work and anticipate internal customers’ needs.
Encourage reliable information, support organizational changes, and liaise with product, process, and quality engineers regarding application of technology.
Share knowledge, adapt to new challenges or redirected tasks, and help improve equipment reliability.
Facilitate root-cause analysis for equipment reliability, coordinate resources to achieve ZCD, and promote the group’s reputation.
Communicate across organizational levels, promote ideas, investigate root causes in work-order solutions, and escalate through appropriate channels.
Advocate for quality, explain relevant theories and philosophies, and receive input from others.
Drive team goals, take ownership, coordinate and execute work in the absence of supervision, and provide feedback to supervision and guidance to specialists in training.
Maintain regular, punctual attendance and meet applicable productivity standards.