Shift: 24/7 days (6am - 6pm)
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.
To operate, support, maintain, and improve the Waste Treatment and recovery operations.
The associate must be customer service oriented by taking proactive approaches to the job.
The associate will support Swagelok’s operating plan along with the Swagelok mission, vision and values.
Can fully operate the system and prioritizes wastewater treatment per production demands.
Capable of operating systems consisting of various wastewater sources.
Improve systems efficiency by performing non-standard pH adjustments, hydraulic balancing for multi process systems and standard reagent make-ups.
Can identify problem conditions and gain control.
Maintains required records for inspections and lab results.
Capable of inspecting and correcting unsafe conditions in chemical and waste storage areas.
Has a thorough understanding of operator interface controls (PLC, manual system)
Performs retreats to standard work with minimal instructions.
Ability to recognize the cause & effect of actions taken to operate the wastewater pretreatment system
Can independently perform basic troubleshooting skills.
Ability to communicate clearly with representatives of regulatory agencies (i.e., POTW, Ohio EPA, etc.) regarding wastewater pretreatment operations.
Understands the cause and effect of each attribute of the system.
Operate the Wastewater Treatment System per production demands.
Identify problem conditions and gain control.
Complete treatment of solutions and recovery of sludge using operating systems and Standard Work.
Maintain Excellent Safety and Housekeeping using Swagelok systems and policies.
Communicate with ESC and representatives of Regulatory agencies (i.e. POTW, Ohio EPA, etc.), when necessary.
Maintain required records for inspections and Lab results.
Inspect and correct unsafe conditions in the chemical and waste storage areas.
Perform routine maintenance and repairs and document using maintenance database. This could include, but is not limited to pump repair/ replacement, valve repair/ replacement, pH probe calibration/replacement, plumbing and leak repair, minor fabrication and organization improvements
Assist other maintenance associates in scheduled maintenance or repairs.
Recognize the cause and effect of actions taken to operate the wastewater pretreatment system.
Independently perform basic troubleshooting skills.
Plan and prioritize daily work.
Search out, recommend and implement process improvements.
Understand and use basic handheld probes and instruments.
Understand and perform labeling and handling of standard waste. Get assistance for non-standard waste.
Support and participate in Lean Initiatives. (i.e. Standard Work, CEDAC, CIAS, 5S, OEE, etc.)
Work with supervisors, Engineers, and Lab Technicians to determine if water is acceptable to release.
Use Material Handling equipment to aid in the addition, treatment, shipping, and receiving processes (i.e. tow motors, pallet jacks, drum dollies, etc.).
Maintain proper inventory of chemicals and supplies and order when necessary.
Maintain written Waste Treatment operating procedures for all equipment, additions, systems, and maintenance items.
Perform basic Chemical Lab tests per standard work.
Maintain and develop monthly reports for internal and external reporting requirements.
Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:
Required: Required:
No Education Required
Basic computer software skills (e.g. Microsoft Office).
Able to read and follow work instructions.
Basic understanding of plumbing, pneumatics, electrical, and hazardous waste.
Familiar with operation of PLC interface screens.
Requires the use of hand tools, SAP, and standard work.
Preferred:
Knowledge and understanding of applicable environmental and safety regulations is desired.
A mechanical background, knowledge of basic chemistry and some experience in Waste Treatment operations is desired.
Critical Competencies:
Customer Focus
Direct and assist others in getting required support work completed in a timely manner
Independently display prioritization skills
Understand and anticipate the 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 product, process and quality Engineers to ensure appropriate application of 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 Swagelok’s needs
Has useable ideas to help increase equipment reliability
Teamwork
Creates strong morale and spirit within the team by encouraging others and making them feel valued and important
Promotes group reputation in a positive manner
Effectively coordinates resources to achieve Zero Customer Disappointments (ZCD)
Communication
Communicates well with all different levels in the organization (shop floor, office, engineering, supervisors, managers, directors, lean leaders, etc.)
Promotes own ideas and information with others
Communicate through appropriate escalation channels when required
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
Control emotions and reactions according to the situation and the audience
Provides accurate and 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 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
Will work with chemicals on a regular basis.
Use of Personal Protective Equipment including a full-face or half-mask respirator may be required while performing certain tasks.
This position requires a lot of physical activity. Some lifting and considerable standing, climbing stairs, stooping and bending is required.
Swagelok is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Applicants are selected without regard to race, ethnicity, creed, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin or ancestry, disability, genetic information, veteran/military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristic under federal, state or local law.
Swagelok will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008.
This job summary is intended to be brief and does not list all the duties for this position. Nothing in this job description should be construed as an express or implied contract of employment. Swagelok is an at-will employer, which means that either party is free to terminate the employment relationship at any time, without any advanced notice, for any reason or no reason.