Machine Operator

Lincoln Electric; Carthage (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincoln Electric is hiring for a position in Carthage, Missouri that involves operating and programming bending machines, ensuring quality and safety standards in production. Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and possess skills in reading blueprints and measuring tools. Key responsibilities include maintaining the work area, adhering to safety protocols, and achieving quality results in line with production standards.

Responsibilities

• Operate various bending machines for production.
• Set up and program machines with product specifications.
• Perform routine service and quality checks on produced items.
• Ensure safety and cleanliness in the work environment.

Skills

Ability to read measuring tape, micrometers, and calipers

Ability to interpret blueprints

Customer focus

Team player

Ability to solve practical problems

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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Location: Carthage

Recruiter: Rachel Gregory

Internal Candidate Eligibility Criteria

• Is a Lincoln Electric employee with at least 1 year of service.
• Is NOT on an active Performance Improvement Plan (PIP).

Job Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities/Essential Functions

• Operate the End Former, Small Bender, Large Bender, and Hole Punch.
• Set up and program machine with specifications of product information.
• Accurate reading of all measurements.
• Routine service of machines.
• Produce quality product while maintaining customer and production standards.
• Ensure correct tools are used to operate machine.
• Inspect all work to ensure it meets specifications.
• Perform any other job responsibilities directed by management as business dictates.
• Safety Training, Team Meetings & Lean concepts.
• Participate in safety and skill training, and demonstrate a high regard for safety at all times.
• Utilize lean tools: 6s, visual factory concepts in maintaining order, cleanliness and safe work environment.
• Maintain a safe work area by working safely, following safety guidelines, and wearing required personal protective equipment.

Job Requirements

Education and/or Experience: High school diploma or general education degree (GED), preferred.

Core Competencies required:

• Able to read a measuring tape, micrometers, and calipers.
• Able to read and interpret blueprints (green sheets).
• Able to accurately identify the correct tooling needed, determine cut length, and program the bender with measurements to run the part.
• Able to identify sizes and numbers.
• Maintains a Customer Focus.
• Takes Ownership.
• Is a Team Player.
• Achieves Quality Results.

Key Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Qualities Required

• Able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, blueprints, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Able to read measuring scales, tape measure, micrometers and calipers. Able to apply basic math concepts including angles.
• Able to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Able to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

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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