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Lincoln Electric; Michigan; On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincoln Electric is seeking a skilled machinist to lay out, fabricate, assemble, and repair jigs, fixtures, forms, templates, and tooling used in aerospace tooling. The role requires reading blueprints and MBD models to plan tooling layouts.

You will operate lathes, Bridgeport, grinders, and related shop equipment, set up tooling assemblies, ensure conformance with specs, and maintain safety and quality systems.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; machine tool certificate is a plus.
• Knowledge of GD&T and blueprint reading preferred.
• Experience using personal industrial tools is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Examine blueprints or MBD models to plan tooling layouts.
• Layout dimensions and reference points using measuring tools.
• Set up and operate lathes, Bridgeport, grinders, and related equipment.
• Assemble tooling components and verify conformance with specifications.
• Repair or rework tools as needed.
• Possibly draw sketches and prepare detailed fabrication instructions.

Skills

Blueprint reading

GD&T knowledge

Machining experience

Education

High school diploma/GED or equivalent

Tools

Overhead cranes

Job description

Lincoln Electric is a high-performance industrial machinery and technology leader who helps customers manufacture and maintain vital equipment and infrastructure. Lincoln Electric’s innovative solutions enable higher quality and productivity across a variety of processes including welding, cutting, brazing, machining, process automation, and field repair. The Company leverages proprietary technologies and expertise in materials science, power electronics, automation, and intelligent software to help customers build better and achieve resilience in their operations. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Lincoln Electric is the essential ‘Linc’ that keeps the economy running. The Company operates 71 manufacturing and automation facilities across 20 countries and serves customers in over 160 countries. For more information about Lincoln Electric and its products and services, visit the Company’s website at https://www.lincolnelectric.com .

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

JOB Requirements

• 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

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.

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.

Nearest Major Market: Detroit
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