Auxiliary Operator - Level 3 - 1st Shift - Valley City, Ohio

About the Role

Auxiliary Operators are responsible for enhancing and making minor alterations to products. At this level, the associate has demonstrated proficiency in working with limited help while maintaining performance objectives on 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.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates ability to use skills introduced at level 1 to perform basic, moderate, and complex auxiliary operations.
• Understands and utilizes necessary controls, tooling, holders, and fixtures to perform assigned tasks with minimal assistance from trainer.
• Ability to perform multiple bench operations and setups per documentation.
• Requires little assistance with setting up and operating routine parts on standard equipment.
• Follows all quality guidelines and product segregation procedures.
• Understands visual requirements for products being manufactured.
• Understands process improvement and product flow within the department.
• Understands and supports lean efforts including 5S visual display and the metrics listed on the Primary Visual Display Board.
• Recognizes and complies with all applicable Swagelok procedures.
• Understands and demonstrates the skills listed in the master training plan within the minimum time requirements.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 12 months of experience (not including time spent in the Learner level) before an associate can be eligible for advancement to an Independent Auxiliary Operator position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Good mechanical skills aptitude.

Skills

• Customer Focus: Is able to meet due dates in processes they are responsible for, will let supervisor know when there is a problem, and is willing to put in extra effort to meet customer needs.
• Reliability and Integrity: Takes responsibility for personal performance and can be counted on to do what needs done with little follow-up.
• Flexibility: Willing to work in other departments or sites, shows enthusiasm and has a good attitude when asked to learn other jobs, and is open to new ideas.
• Teamwork: Values, solicits, and utilizes input from others, and looks for ways to help out.
• Communication: Provides information to the next shift or to others in the company and participates in meetings, asking questions when something is not clear.
• Accountability: Sets a good example for others by demonstrating desired behavior, takes action and makes the right decisions to get the job done, and supports Swagelok business goals.

Working Conditions

• 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.

Benefits

Swagelok provides a comprehensive package of valuable benefits called Total Rewards focused on health and wellness, compensation, retirement planning, and supplemental rewards.