Auxiliary Operator - Level 2Swagelok Company

Auxiliary Operators are responsible for enhancing and making minor alterations to products. At this level the associate has demonstrated proficiency at work with limited help while maintaining performance objectives on standard work processes. This includes recognition of routine problems and the ability to keep the process running by making appropriate adjustments to correct the problems.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Demonstrates ability to use skills introduced at level 1 to perform basic, moderate and complex auxiliary operations

Understands and utilizes necessary controls, tooling, holders, fixtures to perform assigned tasks with minimal assistance from trainer

Ability to perform multiple bench operations and setups per documentation

Requires little assistance with setting up and operating routine parts on standard equipment

Follows all quality guidelines and product segregation procedures

Understands visual requirements for products being manufactured

Understands process improvement and product flow within department

Understands and supports lean efforts including (5S visual display and the metrics listed on Primary Visual Display Board)

Recognizes and complies with all applicable Swagelok procedures

The associate should understand and demonstrate the skills listed in the master training plan within the minimum time requirements.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

Required:

High school diploma or equivalent.

Minimum of 12 months of experience (not including time spent in the Learner level) before an associate can be eligible for advancement to an Independent Auxiliary Operator position.

Preferred:

Good mechanical skills aptitude

Critical Competencies:

Customer Focus

Is able to meet due dates in processes they are responsible for

Will let supervisor know when there is a problem

Willing to put in extra effort to meet customer needs

Reliability and Integrity

Takes responsibility for personal performance

Can be counted on to do what needs done with little follow-up

Flexibility

Willing to work in other departments or sites

Shows enthusiasm and has a good attitude when asked to learn other jobs

Is open to new ideas

Teamwork

Values, solicits, and utilizes input from others

Looks for ways to help out

Communication

Provides information to the next shift or to others in the company

Participates in meetings and will ask questions when something is not clear

Accountability

Sets a good example for others by demonstrating desired behavior

Takes action and makes the right decisions to get the job done

Supports Swagelok business goals

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.

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

Considerable standing, stooping and bending is required.