Assembly Tech - Schnecksville - Swagelok® Allentown | Lehigh Valley Fluid Systems, LLC

Description

Position Summary

The Assembly Tech 1 can perform their job duties independently and operate per standard work. The associate can perform some basic process changeovers and troubleshoot with some guidance or help from a supervisor. They can recognize and solve routine problems.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

·       Read blueprints, flow diagrams, and P&ID drawings, and take or read measurements to plan layout procedures 

·       Fabrication of assemblies from drawings; completed in a timely manner to specifications 

·       Welding and machining equipment proficiency preferred 

·       Ability to work in a class 100 cleanroom environment and follow all associated processes and procedures

·       Safe care and well-being of equipment, customer property, and facilities 

·       Perform light maintenance on equipment and facilities 

·       Fabricate and assemble in accordance with internal procedures 

·       Leak testing of assemblies 

·       Perform other duties as assigned 

·       Set up components for orbital welding according to project specifications

·       Weld components using the Swagelok Orbital Welder system

·       Perform visual examination of welds and completed assembly work

·       Maintain weld logs and filing of projects

·       Operate other equipment to prepare the parts that must be welded

·       Align components using calipers, rulers, etc., as well as clamp pieces

·       Obtain and adhere to Swagelok certification program/ policies

·       Maintain equipment in a condition that does not compromise safety or performance

·       Understands standard work and workflows

·       Does not experience excessive downtime and/or ask for help due to elementary problems that were overlooked

·       Participates in teams and projects that contribute to the Strategic Plan

·       Identifies and suggests solutions for continuous improvement opportunities across the organization

·       Conducts ongoing learning in areas of policy and personal development

·       Perform other duties as assigned

Position Requirements or Qualifications

Education and Experience:

Required:

•       High school diploma or equivalent required

•       Vocational Technology degree preferred

•       Required to obtain and adhere to the Swagelok certification program (may require one separate overnight travel minimum)

Preferred:

• Shop floor experience
• Experience with Nickel-based and other exotic alloys
• Basic understanding of manufacturing prints and products
• Mechanical aptitude

·       Experience in fluid systems fabrication assemblies a plus 

• Understanding of gages, including calipers, go/ no-go, and comparator
• Customer Focus, Reliability, Integrity, Flexibility, Teamwork, Communication, Accountability

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

·       Basic CAD knowledge 

·       Basic electrical knowledge preferred

·       A general knowledge of SAP is preferred

·       Ability to work in a class 100 cleanroom environment and follow all associated processes and procedures

·       Ability to work in a team environment or alone 

·       Basic computer skills

·       Strong time management and prioritization skills

·       Excellent problem-solving, troubleshooting, and decision-making skills

·       Basic shop math – the ability to do simple calculations such as stack-ups

·       Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) 

·       Ability to work as part of a team and support outside sales associates in order to win customer business. 

·       Ability to use basic office equipment, including but not limited to the copier, fax, shredder 

·       Ability to use production equipment, including but not limited to hand tools, power tools, orbital welder, purge systems, leak detection equipment 

Competencies:

Customer Focus

• Takes personal responsibility for quality and fulfilling orders on time

Reliability and Integrity

• Looks for ways to improve
• Admits own mistakes

Flexibility

• Eager to acquire new skills
• Willing and positive attitude through changes and reassignments

Teamwork

• Works with others to meet customer needs
• Define success in terms of the whole team

Communication

• Shares ideas and information with others
• Use of a continuous improvement system
• Listens with an open mind
• Reactions and opinions are non-defensive & non-judgmental

Accountability

• Holds self-accountable
• Supports business goals
• Shows insight into achieving goals

Other Requirements of the Job:

Pass Visual Acuity Test 

 Remote work ineligible 

Non-Exempt position 

• Clean warehouse work environment 
• Walking and standing for extended periods 
• Lifting, bending and reaching 
• Operation office equipment and production tools for extended periods 
• Viewing a computer screen, talking on the phone 

Physical Demand Level

Occasional Lift: 1-33% -50 lbs.

Frequent Lift: 34-66% 20 lbs. - 38 lbs.

Constant Lift: 67-100% lbs.