Welder - Level 2

Swagelok Company•Solon, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

At this level the operator shall be proficient at their job with only limited help while maintaining performance objectives regarding standard work processes. This includes recognition of routine problems and the ability to keep the process running by making appropriate adjustments to correct the problems.

Requirements

High school or equivalent
Good vision: Must be able to sustain effective visual inspection over an 8-hour shift.
Must be able to pass pre-employment and annual Vision Acuity tests
Lifting: Maybe lifting up to 25lbs. frequently
Manual dexterity: Must demonstrate manual dexterity required to properly handle products and gages
Sitting/ Standing: May be required to sit or stand 8 hours per day. Must be able to move throughout the shop floor to gather samples, moving parts, etc.

Nice To Haves

Shop floor experience
Experience with Nickel-based and other exotic alloys
Basic understanding of manufacturing prints and products.
Basic computer skills.
Basic shop math – ability to do simple calculations such as stack-ups
Mechanical aptitude.
Troubleshooting skills.
Understanding of gages including calipers, go/ no-go, and comparator
A general knowledge of SAP is preferred.

Responsibilities

To operate welding equipment within both cellular and non-cellular work environments.
Position requires the ability to learn multiple types of welding and test equipment (Swagelok power supplies, Swagelok standard/micro weld heads, dual/single chuck weld lathes, leak detection equipment, bore scope, VAC Dri-Train, Comparator, buffing wheels, and appropriate inspection gages).
Print reading ability is required.
The ability to trouble shoot and make appropriate judgment calls based on experience is required.
The welder must demonstrate a high attention to detail, that is balanced by the ability to meet production demands.
Makes sound decisions, on his/her own, to adjust when needed
Performs the safety and housekeeping standards in this area and daily and weekly maintenance on the equipment
Uses the necessary controls for weld parameter adjustments
Accurately adjusts of torch, gas lines and fixturing
Makes accurate speed settings
Performs the required in process inspections
Uses shop geometry and complex gages required for current part including use of the comparator
Can identify the electrode that needs to be changed
Changes routine tooling
Can successfully setup and operate equipment with minimal assistance
Cleans/Inspects welding equipment accessories
Recognizes and complies with all applicable Swagelok procedures
Understands QN (Quality Notification) paperwork and procedure
Uses PVD (Primary Visual Display) and schedule boards
Understands standard work and workflows
Does not experience excessive down time and/or ask for help due to elementary problems that were overlooked