Machine Operator - Level 3

About the role

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

Responsibilities

• Complete set-up and operation of machining equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
• Perform start-stop procedures including, but not limited to: machine and conveyor start-up, loading of raw material, and machine shutdown.
• Perform simple and advanced changes, adjustments, and set-up to tooling and fixtures.
• Complete records and forms.
• Check machined parts visually and dimensionally according to quality standards.
• Clean chips from tooling and parts.
• Recognize and report machine malfunctions and part discrepancies to supervisor.
• Preset tooling as required.
• Set-up parts, process and machine as required.
• Perform daily, semi-annual and annual machine maintenance.
• Correct problems in set-up, non-conformance, tooling and machining processes.
• Make suggestions for process changes that may improve machining operations.
• Maneuver around machine, includes but may not be limited to standing, bending, stretching and walking.
• Repair, replace and/or modify the equipment if required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 30 months of applicable machining experience (external candidates).
• Must be fully qualified as a Level 2 Machine Operator (internal candidates).
• Advanced knowledge about metal or plastic cutting processes and equipment.
• Self-motivated and able to learn at a fast pace.
• Demonstrates proficient machining, communication, and troubleshooting.

Skills

• Operate machine: that includes loading and unloading parts, inspection gages, comparator, micrometers, calipers, 6” rule, dial indicator, ring gages, drill/reamer, Johnson gages and Datum gages, magnifier and lights, miscellaneous hand tools and chip strippers.
• Identifies and corrects machining problems relative to tools and tool holders, collets and chucks.

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.
• 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.
  • Receives input from others.
• 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 Kegs and Boxes on a regular basis between 25 – 35 pounds and occasionally between 35 – 50 pounds.
• Considerable standing, stooping and bending is required.