Machinist

Lehigh Heavy Forge Corporation; Macomb Township (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincoln Electric, a world leader in advanced welding solutions, is seeking a skilled machinist for the Macomb area. The role focuses on operating multiple machines, selecting tools, and ensuring precise cuts and finishes on steel and other materials.

Responsibilities include setting up equipment, monitoring feed rates and speeds, maintaining lubrication and cooling, and documenting production activities. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and a machine tool technology background.

Qualifications

• Basic machining skills and ability to read blueprints or specifications.
• Knowledge of cutting tools, feeds, speeds and lubrication.
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Operate several machines handling various materials.
• Set machine parameters and determine cutting or bore paths.
• Position workpieces and control feed rates, speeds, and coolant flow.
• Inspect parts for dimensional accuracy and quality.
• Document production activities and maintain safety compliance.

Skills

Machine operation

Precision measurement

Safety compliance

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma/GED

Machine Tool Tech cert

Tools

Drill press

Lathe

Milling machine

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.

Location: Macomb
Employment Status: Hourly Full-Time
Function: Manufacturing
Req ID: 27198

Job Responsibilities

PRIMARY FUNCTION

Operates several different machines working with various materials.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Determine settings of machine.
• Calculate where to cut or bore.
• Shape steel, aluminum, titanium, plastic, silicon and other materials.
• Determine how fast or slow work piece is fed into machine.
• Determine how much material to remove.
• Select tools and materials for the job.
• Plan the sequence of cutting and finishing operations.
• Position work piece on the drill press, lathe, or milling machine.
• Monitor and control feed rate and speed.
• Ensure work piece is properly lubricated and/or cooled.
• Regulate temperature of work piece.
• Detect problems by listening for specific sounds.
• Adjust cutting speed to compensate for harmonic vibrations.
• Monitor the accuracy of cuts.
• Replace dull cutting tools.
• Check accuracy of work against PowerPoint specifications.
• Produce quality parts.
• Determine how automated equipment will cut a part.
• Determine cutting path.
• Concert path, speed, and feed information into set of instructions for machine tool.
• Use manual and computer-controlled machinery.
• Write basic programs.
• Modify programs in response to problems.
• Maintains safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations.
• Maintains continuity among work shifts by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
• Documents actions by completing production time sheets.
• 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
• Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• 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.

Job Requirements

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Lincoln Electric Company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Baker Industries complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, protected veteran status, or disability.

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.

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.