1Primary Operator Level 2

Position Summary:

At thislevelthe associate is proficient in running productionmaintainingquality and performanceobjectives while adhering to standard work processes. This includes recognition of routine problems and the ability to keep the process running by makingappropriate adjustmentsto correct the problems.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Makesaccuratetooling adjustments andmaintainsoperationof machining equipment in a safe and efficient manner.

Performs start-stop procedures including but not limitedtomachine and conveyor start-up loading of raw material and machine shutdown.

Performs adjustments to tooling and fixtures within prescribed limits.

Completesall records forms and electronic data entry asrequired.

Checks machined parts visually and dimensionally according to quality standards.

Cleans chips from tooling and parts following all required safety practices.

Recognizes andreportsmachine malfunctions and part discrepancies to supervisor.

Performs preventative machine maintenance.

Makes suggestions for process changes that may improve machining operations.

Housekeeping - replaces worn hand tools andmaintainwork center

Performs allrequiredsecondary and auxiliary operations at work center

Recognizes andcomplies withall applicable Swagelok procedures

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

Required:

High school diploma or equivalent

Self-motivated and able to learn at a fast pace.

Preferred:

Machining experience or mechanical background

Operatemachine: that includes loading and unloading parts inspection gages comparator micrometers calipers 6 rule dial indicator ring gages drill/reamer Johnson gages and Datum gages magnifier and lights miscellaneous handtoolsand chip strippers.

Strong skills in basic math. Can add and subtract fractions and decimals

Critical Competencies:

Customer Focus

Direct andassistothers in getting required support work completedin a timely manner

Independently display prioritization skills

Understand andanticipatethe internal customers needs and initiate action to meet them

Meeting customer needs is their driver

Reliability and Integrity

Drives improvements and helps others make a positive impact on quality and plant metrics

Along with providing it themselves encourages others to provide reliable information

Acts as a direct liaison with productprocessand quality Engineers to ensureappropriate applicationof technology

Supports organizational changes positively through actions and words

Flexibility

Always willing to be flexible in their schedule

Shares knowledge that they have obtained with others

Open to taking on new challenges

Can easily be interrupted or redirected to a new task or site based on Swageloks needs

Has useable ideas to help increase equipment reliability

Teamwork

Creates strong morale & spirit within the team by encouraging others & making them feel valued & important

FacilitatesRoot Cause analysis effort for equipment reliability

FacilitateShift Start up and departmental meetings

Promotes group reputation in a positive manner

Effectively coordinates resources to achieve ZCD

Communication

Communicates well with alldifferent levelsin the organization (shop floor office engineering supervisors managers directors lean leaders etc.)

Promotes own ideas and information with others

Drill-down to root cause in all work order solutions

Communicate throughappropriate escalationchannels whenrequired

Is a voice for Quality and will take time to explain theories and philosophies

Receives input from others

Accountability

Drives team goals and results

Takes ownership of the actions and results of the team as a whole

Coordinate communicate and execute in the absence of supervision

Control emotions and reactions according to the situation and the audience

Providesaccurateand detailed documentation including the use of SIS

Provides feedback to Supervision and guidance for other specialists in training

Working Conditions and/or Physical Requirements:

Ability tosafely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistentwith the ADA FMLA and other federalstateand local standards including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.

Ability tomaintainregular punctual attendance consistent with the ADA FMLA and other federalstateand local standards.

May berequiredto pass pre-employment and annual Vision Acuity test

Must be able to lift Kegs and Boxes on a regular basis between 25 - 35 pounds and occasionally between 35 - 50 pounds.

Considerable standingstoopingand bending isrequired.