Assembler - Level 3

Shift: 2nd shift

City: Solon

Swagelok, Northeast Ohio, USA

Swagelok is a global organization and one of the largest employers of manufacturing talent in Northeast Ohio. We are driven by our core values of Quality, Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Customer Focus, Innovation, and Continuous Improvement, which are demonstrated through our daily actions. For 75 years, our dedication to our core values has been the foundation for our success. Our products have been up into space, down to the bottom of the ocean, and everywhere in between. That same dedication spans to our customers.

Throughout our organization we demonstrate a commitment to these values and those we bring onboard. Whether you want to grow in your role or explore broad opportunities and develop new skills—you’ll thrive in a culture that promotes learning and development.

We strive to be a company where we all can do our best work with a true sense of purpose and belonging.

Be Connected. Be Valued. Be You.

We hope you’ll consider joining our team.

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:

• 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:

• High school diploma or GED 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.

Critical Competencies:

• 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

• 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

• 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

• Works with others to meet customer needs
• Define success in terms of the whole team
• Maintains cooperative trust-based relationships
• Supports team decisions

• 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.

• 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.
• Ability to pass vision acuity test with or without reasonable accommodation.