Tool Cutter - Grinder 3

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Demonstrates ability to make decisions based on the following skills:
  • Knowledge of most tooling manufactured on this equipment;
  • Use of all inspection equipment needed for this tooling;
  • Able to identify visual criteria and features for applicable tools;
  • Use of necessary controls to change over the equipment.
• Demonstrates the ability to successfully complete the set-up within the targeted time on a consistent basis with little or no help from others.
• Changeovers reflect set-up procedures and produce good tools.
• Conforms to tolerances in the range of plus/minus .0001 and finish requirements in the range of 8 Rms or better.
• Assists other associates with basic set-ups.
• Can use the schedule to make work selection decisions.
• Utilizes various lean tools to offer ideas and solutions within the boundary team.
• Performs start-stop procedures including, but not limited to: machine and conveyor start-up, loading of raw material, and machine shutdown.
• Performs simple and advanced changes, adjustments, and set-up to tooling and fixtures.
• Completes records and forms.
• Recognize and report machine malfunctions and part discrepancies to supervisor.
• Performs daily, semi-annual and annual machine maintenance.
• Troubleshoot and correct problems for set-up, non-conformance, tooling and machining processes.
• Diagnose and respond to program alarms and adjust as required.
• 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.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements

• No Education Required
• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• 2-4 years of machining / grinding experience.
• Advanced knowledge about the products, processes and equipment is essential.

Skills/Knowledge

• Demonstrates proficient machining, communication, and troubleshooting knowledge.
• Operate CNC Machine that includes loading and unloading parts, inspection gages, comparator, micrometers, calipers, 6” rule, dial indicator, drills/reamers, 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.
• Directly displays prioritization skills: Understand and anticipate the internal customers’ needs and initiate action to meet them.
• 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: Supports organizational changes positively through actions and words.
• Flexibility: 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; Participates in Root Cause analysis effort for equipment reliability; Participates in 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: Supports team goals and results; Takes ownership of the actions and results of the team as a whole; Coordinates and communicates in the absence of supervision; Controls emotions and reactions according to the situation and the audience; Provides accurate and detailed documentation; 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.
• Lift, push, pull, or carry weight no less than 35 lbs., however occasionally up to 50lbs lift, push, pull or carry.
• Must be capable of being on foot for up to 8-12 hours a day.
• Capability to squat, bend, and reach.

Total Rewards

• Comprehensive package of valuable benefits 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.