Set-Up Operator - Level 1 - 1st Shift - Eastlake, Ohio

Position Summary

At this level the associate is proficient in all aspects of the process. They can solve most non-routine process problems. The associate at this level is more aware of the overall business and can recognize the need for and escalate process improvements to standard work that reduce cost and/or improve quality and delivery. They may interact with associates in other functional areas and can oversee and assist with department development.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Support production objectives by performing set-up related duties
• Train high level skills
• Troubleshoot production problems relating to equipment, tooling, and processes
• Demonstrate support of company philosophies, systems, and policies through actions and words
• Setup equipment to standard work
• Facilitate Shift Start up and departmental meetings
• Train and educate operators
• Assist with the assessment, implementation, and documentation of associate and departmental development plans and competency progress plans
• Be the subject matter expert in completing the technical portion of setting up a machine
• Perform, train and assist in preventative maintenance on equipment and tooling
• Accurately complete records and forms
• Accurately complete records in maintenance management system
• Demonstrate knowledge about the products, processes and equipment
• Be self-motivated and able to learn at a fast pace
• Demonstrate proficient machining, communication, and troubleshooting
• Identify and correct machining problems relative to tools and tool holders, collets and chucks
• Identify and rectify minor mechanical equipment malfunctions
• Use change management system

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent

Critical Competencies

• Customer Focus: 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: Drive improvements and help others make a positive impact on quality and plant metrics; along with providing it themselves, encourage others to provide reliable information; support organizational changes positively through actions and words
• Flexibility: Willing to be flexible in their schedule; share 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
• Teamwork: Create strong morale within the team by encouraging others and making them feel valued and important; promote group reputation in a positive manner
• Communication: Communicate well with all different levels in the organization (shop floor, office, engineering, supervisors, managers, directors, lean leaders, etc.); share ideas and information with others; communicate through appropriate escalation channels when required; be a voice for Quality and take time to explain theories and philosophies
• Accountability: Drive team goals and results; take ownership of actions; coordinate, communicate, and execute in the absence of supervision; control emotions and reactions according to the situation and the audience; provide 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
• 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
• May be required to pass pre-employment and annual Vision Acuity test