**Shift:** 1st shift **City:** Valley City 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:** 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.