Shift: 1st shift 

Facility: (Main Plant) 29500 Solon Road, Solon, Ohio 44139 

Salary Grade: Hourly D (D) 

Hiring Manager: 

Position Summary: 

At this level the associate is proficient in all aspects of the process. They can set up, operate and perform some non-routine troubleshooting with little help from a trainer or supervisor.  They may assist in the development of new processes and recognize and solve most non-routine process problems. The associate at this level is more aware of the business and can suggest process improvements 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: 

To assemble and package products and operate assembly equipment.  The associate must be customer service oriented by taking proactive approaches to the job.  The associate will support Swagelok’s operating plan along with the Swagelok mission, vision and values.  

Must efficiently perform all Learner and Independent Assembler job functions. 

Performs job functions independently  

Demonstrates capability of setting-up complex equipment within targeted time 

Performs complex troubleshooting on equipment, products, and processes. 

Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of the functionality of equipment, products, and processes.   

Does not experience down time and/or ask for help due to elementary problems that were overlooked. 

Sets the example for others  

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements: 

Required: 

No Education Required 

Assembly experience and knowledge of the product/process 

Able to read and follow work instructions.   

Must be able to use calipers and be mechanically inclined.   

Able to recognize functional and cosmetic defects.  

Responsible for the assembly, testing, and packaging of product.  

Requires the use of assembly equipment, SAP, and Standard Work.   

Preferred: 

Critical Competencies: 

Customer Focus  

Takes personal responsibility for quality and fulfilling orders on time 

Puts Customer first 

Shows sense of urgency and prioritizes properly to meet the needs of the customer 

Reliability and Integrity 

Looks for ways to improve daily 

Consistently makes a positive impact on plant metrics 

Will admit their mistakes  

Can be counted on to do what needs to be done without constant follow-up  

Flexibility 

Acquire new skills continuously when given the opportunity 

Willing to work in other departments or sites when there is a need 

Displays a positive attitude when changes are made  

Teamwork  

Works with others to meet customer needs 

Define success in terms of the whole team 

Maintains cooperative trust-based relationships 

Supports team decisions 

Communication  

Shares ideas and information with others who might find them useful 

Uses the continuous improvement system to get results 

Listens with an open mind and gives reactions and opinions in a non-defensive, non-judgmental way. 

Practices mutual respect and addresses concerns in a professional and courteous manner. 

Accountability  

Accepts responsibility for good and bad results 

Makes decisions that support the business without waiting for guidance when appropriate 

Shows insight into how to achieve business goals 

Working Conditions and/or Physical Requirements: 

Scope of position: 

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. 

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. 

Physical Requirements: Must be able to lift boxes on a regular basis between 25 - 35 pounds and occasionally between 35 - 50 pounds.  Considerable standing, stooping and bending is required.   

Swagelok is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.  Applicants are selected without regard to race, ethnicity, creed, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin or ancestry, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status or other protected characteristic under federal state or local law. 

Swagelok will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008. 

This job summary is intended to be brief and does not list all the duties for this position. Nothing in this job description should be construed as an express or implied contract of employment. Swagelok is an at-will employer, which means that either party is free to terminate the employment relationship at any time, without any advanced notice, for any reason or no reason.