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 solves the most complex process problems. They can make significant improvements to existing processes and develop new processes to address unique/complex needs. At this level, the associate routinely interacts with other functional areas, inside and outside the company.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Perform tasks that lead to the assurance of Swagelok product / process conformance. The position will be responsible for performing all key responsibilities listed below; focusing on Product Containment. The Inspector must possess the physical ability to perform all job responsibilities. In addition, the Inspector must also develop skills required to fulfill the technical, operational, and judgmental responsibilities.

• Entry of records and documentation, in both written and electronic form

• Provide unbiased disposition of product based on established quality requirements

• Initiating corrective action for issues that could lead to the detriment of outgoing quality

• Uses Discipline Problem Solving

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

• Demonstrates effective participation in Lean Events given the opportunity

• Ability to implement and perform basic analysis of statistical process control techniques used in processes

• Application of statistical sampling plans

• Demonstrates ability to develop inspection methods for new products

• Application of various operational procedures

• Provide support, verification, and maintenance of inspection equipment

• Conveyance of information pertaining to observed quality trends and issues

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Basic understanding of manufacturing prints and product / process specifications.

• Strong math skills

Critical Competencies:

• Accountability: Take personal responsibility for delivering results.

• Communications: Sends clear and convincing messages in an open and effective way; listens well and responds thoughtfully to communications from others.

• Customer Focus: Anticipates, recognizes, and acts with a sense of urgency to meet internal and end customers’ needs

• Flexibility: Adapts to meet the challenge of the situation, drawing on a wide range of skills.

• Reliability and Integrity: Delivers what is expected consistently.

• Teamwork and Collaboration: Works with others toward the shared goal of meeting internal and external customer needs.

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.

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

• Able to sustain effective visual inspection during their scheduled shift by applying published Swagelok Visual Standards and Standard Work to parts being inspected.

• Must be able to lift on a regular basis between 25 - 35 pounds and occasionally between 35 - 50 pounds. Demonstrate manual dexterity required to properly handle products and gages, able to move throughout the shop floor to gather samples, move parts, etc. Some standing, squatting, kneeling, bending, and twisting is required. In some environments, one must be willing to work in enclosed/confined spaces (clean room).