Gauge Calibrator - Level 3

Shift: 1st 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 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 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 are able to assist in the development of new processes and recognize and solve most non-routine process problems. The associate at this level has a greater awareness of the overall business and is able to make 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:

• Calibrates all gauge types or has the ability to figure it out if not known (involves a level 4 as needed)

• Performs adjustments as needed

• Submits purchase orders for gauge purchase or calibration

• Is a user of Discipline Problem Solving

• Can write and give input to help develop standard work instructions

• Capable of leading shift start up/department meetings when given the opportunity

• Assists in the training and development of other associates, however is not responsible for qualifications of others

• Appropriately interprets specifications as needed

• Able to identify visual criteria and features for all applicable gauges

• Is fluent in the calibration activities of multiple environments (Examples: Manufacturing, Assembly/Test, Labs, Clean Rooms)

• Rarely seeks direction or guidance

• Regularly makes suggestions for improvements within a department

• Supports improvement ideas of others

• Makes sound decisions, on his/her own

• Demonstrates ability to prioritize workload

• Is working with all related departments and companies

• Demonstrates effective participation in Lean Events when given the opportunity

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

Required:

High school education

Preferred:

At least 18 months experience working in a quality environment

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

• 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 :

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with applicable standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.

• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with applicable standards.

• Good vision: must be able to sustain effective visual inspection throughout a shift period.

• Manual handling: able to perform the manual handling requirements of the role.

• Have appropriate manual dexterity to be able to properly handle parts and inspection equipment.

• Ability to move around work center and within the plant through a shift period.

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

To apply:

1. Click ‘Apply Now’ to the role of interest, upload your resume and complete the application.

2. Those that match our qualifications will be contacted to schedule a phone interview.

Congratulations on taking the first step to B e Connected. B e Valued. B e 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. _