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Lincoln Electric; United States; On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincoln Electric in Macomb is seeking a skilled machinist to build, fabricate, assemble, and repair checking fixtures, forms, templates, and related tooling used in manufacturing automotive parts and assemblies.

You will examine blueprints, lay out designs, set up and operate machines, fit components, and document actions to ensure quality and continuity across shifts. The role emphasizes safety, precision, and collaboration on the shop floor.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED required; certificate in Machine Tool Technology or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Examines blueprint to determine tooling requirements.
• Calculates dimensions and layouts on materials to establish reference points and tooling holes.
• Sets up and operates machines to cut, shape, and finish materials to spec.
• Fits and aligns tooling components and checks conformance with specs.
• Assembles tooling components using bolts, pins, clamps, screws, rivets, etc.
• Repairs or reworks tools when needed.
• Maintains safety procedures and communicates ongoing needs across shifts.

Education

High school diploma/GED, certificate in Machine Tool Technology or equivalent work experience

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 .

Location: Macomb
Req ID: 30385

Job Responsibilities

PRIMARY FUNCTION

Builds, fabricates, assembles, and repairs Checking fixtures, forms, templates, and related tooling used in manufacturing automotive parts and assemblies.

JOB DUTIES

• Examines blueprint 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 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 method.
• 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.
• Maintains continuity among work shifts by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities and continuing needs.
• Accomplishes organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
• Additional job duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma/GED, certificate in Machine Tool Technology or equivalent work experience

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is required frequently to work from ladders and scaffolds. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to risk of electrical shock. The employee is frequently exposed 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 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

The Lincoln Electric Company expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Baker Industries' employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

DISCLAIMER

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.

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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.