Forging Operator - Level 3

Position Summary

At this level, the associate can perform more complex duties per standard work, including process changeovers and troubleshooting with minimal guidance or help from a trainer or supervisor. They can recognize and solve some non-routine problems.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Able to perform all tasks of previous JLG levels
• Set-up and Troubleshoot to Standard Work
• Demonstrates the ability to determine why there is abnormal machine operation or abnormal dimensional or cosmetic problems with the part during the manufacturing run.
• Adjust dies, die holders, presses, or part handling equipment to repair or improve something outside the set-up information.
• Can function virtually independently with little or no technical guidance from supervision & technical support, in all areas of the manufacturing process, including but not limited to, General Requirements, Forging Knowledge, Forging Operation, Trim Operation, Gages, Set-Up, and Troubleshooting.
• May interact with associates in other functional areas within the respective plant, or, at another facility, and can oversee and assist with department development.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements

• Required: No Education Required
• Basic computer software skills (e.g. Microsoft Office).
• Able to read and follow work instructions.
• Familiar with operation of PLC interface screens.
• Requires the use of hand tools, SAP, and standard work.
• Must have good mechanical abilities and be able to utilize a micrometer, caliper, and 6” scale to gauge parts.
• Preferred: 2-4 years of forging experience strongly preferred. Knowledge of products and processes is also preferred.

Critical Competencies

• Customer Focus:
• 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 is their driver
• Reliability and Integrity:
• 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
• Flexibility:
• 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 useable ideas to help increase equipment reliability
• Teamwork:
• 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
• Facilitate Shift Start up and departmental meetings
• Promotes group reputation in a positive manner
• Effectively coordinates resources to achieve ZCD (Zero Customer Disappointments)
• Communication:
• 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
• Accountability:
• Drives team goals and results
• Takes ownership of the actions and results of the team as a whole
• Coordinate, communicate, and execute 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

Working Conditions and/or Physical Requirements

• 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.
• May be required to pass pre-employment and annual Vision Acuity tests
• Must be able to lift loads of 50lbs or less.

Total Rewards

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

How to Apply

To apply: Click ‘Apply Now’ to the role of interest, upload your resume and complete the application. Those that match our qualifications will be contacted to schedule a phone interview.