Tool Crib Operator - Level 3

Position Summary

The Tool Crib Operator Level 3 can perform more 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 and Responsibilities

• Defines the severity of an issue and escalates appropriately.
• Performs gage searches, train new personnel and troubleshoots.
• Suggests improvements for tool and gage handling and organization.
• SUBMIT WORK ORDERS AS NEEDED.
• FOLLOWS ESTABLISHED PURCHASE ORDER PROCEDURES.
• TRAINS OTHERS ON HOW TO SUBMIT SIS FORMS.
• TROUBLESHOOTS ROUTINE TOOLING PROBLEMS ESCALATES TO THE APPROPRIATE FUNCTIONAL GROUP.
• LEADS SHIFT START-UP MEETINGS.
• SUPPORTS CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT ACTIVITIES

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements

• Required: High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 18 months (about 1 and a half years) manufacturing experience with a focus on inventory control or supply chain
• Competent in basic blueprint reading
• Mechanical skills and aptitude
• Knowledge of MRP II principles and/or knowledge of basic warehouse principles
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Basic shop math skills
• Capable of balancing workload in a fast-paced environment

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 are 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.
• 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.
• 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.

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.

About Swagelok

Swagelok is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are selected without regard to race, ethnicity, creed, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, pregnancy-related medical conditions, age, national origin or ancestry, disability, genetic information, veteran/military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristic under federal, state or local law.