Welding Fabricators – Level 2

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 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 Title (Internal / External – If Applicable):

​​WELDING FABRICATORS – LVL2​

FLSA:

​​Non-Exempt​

Job Code:

​​WELDFAB2​

Salary Grade:

​​Hourly E​

Position Reports to:

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Functional Group:

​​Operations – HPG​

Approved By:

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Date Approved:

Position Summary:

At this level the associate is proficient in all aspects of the process. They can help develop new processes and recognize and solve most non-routine process problems. The associate at this level is more aware of the business and can make process improvements that reduce cost and/or improve quality and delivery.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

​​Identifies common machine electrical and mechanical problems

​Proficient product knowledge to identify components

​Identifies gas supply / mixture problems

​Develops / modifies existing simple weld – fabrication schedules for new parts

​Understands and can weld – fabricate complex process sheets

​Demonstrates the ability to improve processes to reduce setup times and cycle times

​Works on his / her own and helps answer questions from less qualified associates

​Works with related departments on his / her own (e.g. Tool Room, Engineering, Inspection)

​Can read engineering drawings and specifications to layout, assemble, and weld more complex components

​Uses Lathes, Mills, Bridgeport, and saws under guidance of a trainer or supervisor

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Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

Required:

No Education Required

Must be certified in manual welding skills in order to pass 6G pip tests as well as ASME code requirements / tests

Preferred:

Critical Competencies:

Customer Focus

Shows a desire to help others meet the needs of customers

Demonstrates to others the desire to help customers win

Reliability and Integrity

Always demonstrates positive attitude toward job and company

Can absolutely rely on what they say

Proactive in achieving compliance with policies and procedures

Flexibility

Will take on any task within a cell or department

Will support things they don’t totally agree with

Always open to taking on new challenges

Teamwork

Recognize others’ success and give credit to whom it is due

Maintains cooperative and trust-based relationships

Communication

Can get messages across that have the desired effect

Keeps others involved in project developments and plans

Accountability

Helps to build enthusiasm, excitement, and commitment to the group mission

Removes barriers or roadblocks so people can get the job done

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 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.