Welder - Level 3

Manufacturing Welder Position

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 over 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 skillsyou'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 shall be able to perform more complex duties per standard work including process changeovers and troubleshooting with minimal guidance or help from a trainer or supervisor. They are able to recognize and solve some non-routine problems.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Operate welding equipment within both cellular and non-cellular work environments.
• Learn multiple types of welding and test equipment.
• Demonstrate effective participation in lean events when given the opportunity.
• Lead shift start up meetings.
• Perform monthly or yearly PM (Preventative Maintenance).
• Troubleshoot weld issues including external finish, internal/external dimensions, concentricity/alignment/angularity and material defects.
• Understand and have the ability to weld common process sheets.
• Demonstrate the competency to successfully complete the set-up within the targeted time and successfully achieve production target times.
• Assist supervisor and OJT (On the Job Training) in training.
• Identify visual criteria and features for all applicable parts.
• Use the schedule to make decisions.
• Demonstrate ability to weld full range of exotic materials.
• Understand and apply the proper welding principal relationships.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

• No Education Required
• Preferred: Basic understanding of manufacturing prints and products.
• Basic computer skills.
• Basic shop math ability to do simple calculations such as stack-ups.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Troubleshooting skills.
• Understanding of gages including calipers, go/no-go, and comparator.

Critical Competencies:

Customer Focus: Takes personal responsibility for quality and getting orders fulfilled on time.

Reliability and Integrity: Looks for ways to improve on a daily basis. Consistently makes a positive impact on plant metrics. Will admit their own mistakes.

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 together with others to meet customer needs. Helps new associates adjust to the environment. Defines success in terms of the whole team.

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.

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:

• Good vision: Must be able to sustain effective visual inspection over an 8-hour shift.
• Must be able to pass pre-employment and annual Vision Acuity tests.
• Lifting: Maybe lifting up to 25lbs. frequently.
• Manual dexterity: Must demonstrate manual dexterity required to properly handle products and gages.
• Sitting/Standing: May be required to sit or stand 8 hours per day. Must be able to move throughout the shop floor to gather samples, move parts, etc.

Swagelok provides a comprehensive package of valuable benefits called Total Rewards focused on health and wellness, compensation, retirement planning, and supplemental rewards.

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.

Congratulations on taking the first step to Be Connected. Be Valued. Be You.

Swagelok is proud to be 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. Swagelok will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008, and Ohio state law. 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.