Assembly Associate

Lehigh Heavy Forge Corporation; Michigan City (IN); On-site; USD 22,041 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lunch Fridays

Team events

Family atmosphere

Community involvement

Job summary

Lincoln Electric in Michigan City, Indiana, is seeking a Production Assembly Associate to join our manufacturing team. You will assemble purchased parts and subassemblies using hand and power tools, following drawings and Bills of Materials to deliver quality, safe finished products.

The ideal candidate has at least one year of tool experience, can read a tape measure and blueprints, and thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Reads blueprints, wiring schematics and assembly drawings.
• Able to read a tape measure accurately.
• Demonstrates strong mechanical aptitude for assembly tasks.
• Thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare work by studying assembly instructions, blueprint/wiring specifications, and bills of material; gather parts, subassemblies, tools, and materials.
• Install parts and subassemblies by following assembly drawings and on-the-job training.
• Assemble components by examining connections for correct fit and secure fastening.
• Resolve assembly problems by notifying line supervisor for resources or direction.
• May train co-workers in production assembly.
• May complete production documentation.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment by following company procedures.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Tape measure reading

Mechanical aptitude

Fast-paced environment

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Lincoln Electric is the world leader in the engineering, design, and manufacturing of advanced arc welding solutions, automated joining, assembly and cutting systems, plasma and oxy-fuel cutting equipment, and has a leading global position in brazing and soldering alloys. Lincoln is recognized as the Welding Expert for its leading materials science, software development, automation engineering, and application expertise, which advance customers' fabrication capabilities to help them build a better world. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Lincoln Electric is a $4.2B publicly traded company (NASDAQ:LECO) with over 12,000 employees around the world, with operations in 71 manufacturing and automation system integration locations across 21 countries and maintains a worldwide network of distributors and sales offices serving customers in over 160 countries.

Job Responsibilities

If you like being challenged, want to be a part of something special, and desire being part of an exciting team that is always striving to be at the forefront of our industry, then we're looking for you - a driven and motivated new team member.

We are currently seeking to hire a Production Assembly Associate at our location in Michigan City, Indiana.

Position Summary

Responsible for assembling purchased parts and the various pieces that go together to form a finished product. The assembly associate will use various hand tools and power tools, in conjunction with their hands, to complete the job.

Tools: Hand tools; screwdrivers, wrenches / sockets, wire strippers / crimpers, tape measure.

Power Tools: drills, grinders, belt sander, band saw, and power riveter

Responsibilities

• Prepare work to be accomplished by studying assembly instructions, blueprint/wiring specifications, and bills of material; gather parts, subassemblies, tools, and materials.
• Install parts and subassemblies by assembly drawings/on job training.
• Assemble components by examining connections for correct and proper fit; fastening parts and subassemblies.
• Resolve assembly problems: notify line supervisor to obtain additional resources/direction.
• May train co-workers in production assembly.
• May be required to complete production documentation.
• Required to maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with Vanair procedures, rules, and regulations.

Skills

• Ability to read blueprints, wiring schematics, assembly drawings
• Able to read a tape measure
• Good mechanical aptitude
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Great Work Environment

• Pleasant, clean, well-lighted environment
• Family-oriented
• First-of-the-month Friday company-supplied lunches
• Company Parties including Christmas Party, Santa for the Kids, Summer

Family Picnic, and more

Local charity events

Job Requirements

• Must have at least one year of hand and power tool experience
• Must be able to life 50lbs unassisted
• Must be able to stand for 7+ hours
• Manufacuring experience is a plus

Lincoln Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to promoting equal employment opportunity for applicants, without regard to their race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.