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Lincoln Electric; Macomb (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincoln Electric in United States, IL, Macomb is seeking a skilled machinist to lay out, fabricate, assemble, and repair jigs, fixtures, and tooling for aerospace tooling applications.

You will examine blueprints, layout dimensions, set up and operate lathes and grinders, fit components, and ensure conformance to specifications. Adherence to safety, quality management, and shift handoffs is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent work experience.
• Certificate in Machine Tool Technology preferred.
• Strong GD&T and blueprint reading knowledge preferred.
• Experience with overhead cranes is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Examine blueprint (and MBD models) of part for which tooling is built.
• Layout dimensions and tooling holes using measuring instruments.
• Set up and operate machines (lathes, Bridgeport, grinder) to cut and finish materials.
• Fit, align, and assemble tooling components and measure conformance to specs.
• Join components using bolts, pins, clamps, rivets, or other methods.
• Repair or rework tools as needed.
• May draw sketches and prepare detailed fabrication instructions.

Skills

GD&T

Blueprint reading

Industrial tools

Precision measurement

Education

High school diploma/GED

Machine Tool Technology certificate

Equivalent work experience

Tools

Lathes

Bridgeport

Grinder

Overhead cranes

Job description

Job Responsibilities

PRIMARY FUNCTION

Lays out, fabricates, assembles, and repairs jigs, fixtures, forms, templates, and related tooling used in manufacturing aerospace tooling.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Examines blueprint (and MBD models) of part for which template, jig, fixture, or other tooling is to be built.
• Calculates unspecified dimensions and lays out design on assorted materials to establish and coordinate reference points and tooling holes, using measuring instruments, such as dividers and straightedges.
• Sets up and operates variety of machines (lathes, Bridgeport, grinder, etc.) and shop equipment to cut, shape, and finish materials to specified dimensions.
• Fits, aligns, and assembles tooling components, and measures tooling assembly for conformance to specifications, using precision measuring and checking instruments.
• Joins assembly components, using bolts, pins, clamps, screws, rivets, or other methods.
• Repairs or reworks tools.
• May draw sketches and prepare detailed instructions for fabricating or machining to be performed by other workers.
• Maintains safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations including Quality Management Systems.
• Maintains continuity among work shifts by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
• Accomplishes organizational goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; explores opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
• Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma/GED, certificate in Machine Tool Technology or equivalent work experience
• String knowledge of GD&T and blueprint reading is preferred
• Ability to use, often own, personal industrial tools
• Experience with overhead cranes is preferred

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands listed are representative of those required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodation may be provided for individuals with disabilities.

Employees frequently stand, walk, reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and work from ladders or scaffolds; sitting is occasional. The role requires regularly lifting to 10 pounds, frequently up to 25 pounds, and occasionally up to 50 pounds. Close vision is required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment described reflects typical conditions encountered in this role. Reasonable accommodation may be provided for individuals with disabilities.

Employees are regularly exposed to electrical shock hazards and frequently to moving mechanical parts.

Export Control Disclaimer

This position will include access to data, technology, and/or software source code that is subject to U.S. export controls under International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Employment with The Lincoln Electric Company (D/B/A Baker Industries) is contingent upon either verifying U.S. person status or obtaining any necessary authorizations. Applicants will be required to answer certain questions for export control purposes and information will be reviewed by compliance personnel to ensure compliance with federal law. The Lincoln Electric Company, at its sole discretion, may choose not to apply for a license for such individuals as whose access to export‑controlled data, technology, and/or software source code may require authorization. The Lincoln Electric Company may also decline to proceed with an applicant on this basis alone.

HARASSMENT POLICY

Workplace harassment of any kind based on protected characteristics is prohibited. Interference with an employee’s ability to perform job duties may result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination.

ATTENTION: THIRD-PARTY RECRUITERS

Lincoln Electric does not accept unsolicited resumes from third‑party recruiters. Resumes submitted without a signed vendor agreement become the property of Lincoln Electric. No fees will be paid unless recruiting efforts are coordinated through the Recruiting Department.

DISCLAIMER

This position may have access to various types of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and/or information and tangible items subject to U.S. export controls, as well as be subject to certain customer/contractual requirements. Therefore, the individual selected for the position may be required to meet certain citizenship, immigration, and/or location‑related requirements, as well as screenings, background checks and additional training. The Company, in its sole discretion, will determine whether to seek a contractual waiver or regulatory export authorization if required.

Employment is contingent upon meeting applicable qualifications, as determined by the Company, as well as adhering to all relevant federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

This job description may not include all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described, and may be modified at any time at the Employer’s sole discretion.

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.

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