Machinist - PW

Lincoln Electric; Harrisonburg, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincoln Electric is seeking an experienced Machinist/CNC Operator to produce precision parts in a high-performance environment. You will study blueprints, set up and operate milling/turning machines, and adjust parameters to achieve tight tolerances.

Key requirements include 5+ years of experience, CNC programming knowledge, and strong measurement skills with micrometers and calipers. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and continuous improvement in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 5+ years as a machinist or equivalent experience.
• CNC programming knowledge required.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and GD&T drawings.
• Advanced measurement skills (micrometers, calipers).
• Familiarity with feeds and speeds optimization.
• Willingness to lift up to 50 lbs as needed.

Responsibilities

• Study blueprints, drawings, manuals and specs to determine dimensions and setup sequence.
• Set up and operate machines to produce parts per specifications.
• Select, align and secure fixtures, tools and materials.
• Adjust speed, feed, coolant flow and cut depth to meet tolerances.
• Inspect finished work using calipers, micrometers and gauges.
• Maintain clean, safe work area and follow EHS rules.
• Collaborate with engineers to resolve machining or assembly issues.

Skills

CNC programming

Machining experience

Blueprint reading

GD&T knowledge

Measuring tools

Feeds & speeds

Quality procedures

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CNC controls (Fanuc)

CNC machines (Milling/Turning)

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 .

Responsibilities

• The operator is responsible for safety, workmanship, product quality and productivity in the performance ofthe job.
• Studies blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications, or sample part to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished workpiece, sequence of operations, and setup requirements.
• Measures, marks, and scribes dimensions and reference points on material or work-piece as guides for subsequent machining as necessary.
• Selects, aligns, and secures holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials on machines as necessary to machine parts as required.
• Calculates and sets controls to regulate machining factors such as speed, feed, coolant flow, and depth and angle of cut, or enters commands to retrieve, input, or edit computerized machine control media according to established guidelines and procedures.
• Starts and observes machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining, and adjusts machine controls or control media as required.
• Verifies conformance of finished work-piece to specifications, using measuring and inspection tools as necessary.
• Sets up and operates machine on trial run to verify accuracy of machine settings or programmed control data.
• Performs routine maintenance tasks on machines as required.
• Confers with engineers, production personnel, programmers, or others to resolve machining or assembly problems.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area and maintain all equipment, to like new appearance, according tomaintenance plans and established procedures.
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner so that you get along with customers, clients, co-workers and management.
• Continue to grow in knowledge and maximize use of tools to identify and assist with continuous improvement.
• Ensure that safe work practices are followed and adhered to.
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner so that you get along with customers, clients, co-workers and management.
• Continue to grow lean knowledge and use the tools to identify and assist with continuous improvement.
• Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas.
• The operator is responsible for making setup sheets and/or updating setup sheets when a job is complete.
• The operator must obtain some measuring devices from the crib.
• Cross-training of employees to provide flexibility will be required.
• Required lifting of up to 50 lbs.

Basic Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Five (5) or more years previous experience as a machinist.
• Previous welding industry experience is a plus; knowledge of welding is preferred.
• 1-2 years mechanical assembly experience is a plus.
• Basic reading skills. Must be able to follow directions
• Basic computer navigation and utilization skills.
• Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve a problem and to think in such a way as to produce a new concept or idea.
• High attention to detail and self-motivation skills.
• Specific technical or vocational training or certification is preferred.
• Advanced measurement skills (mics, calipers, indicators, etc.).
• Advanced knowledge of feeds and speeds.
• Complex blue print reading skills.
• Understand basic GD&T call-outs.

Quality

• Knowledgeable of all quality procedures used to process items in work center.
• Ability and knowledge to meet all written specifications and prints, and ensure compliance with all standards.
• Comply with factory spec for production part and first piece checks.

Basic Requirements

• Excellent mechanical aptitude.
• Must have CNC programming knowledge.
• Must have excellent math skills.
• Must be able to read and understand specifications and prints.
• Must be able to read a scale, caliper, O.D. and I.D. micrometers, depth micrometer, bore gauges, go-no-go gauges, thread gauges, pin gauges, plug gauges, depth gauges, and dial indicators.
• Must be able to use general math, record and post earnings on a daily basis.
• Average hand dexterity is required.
• Maximum weight lifted - infrequent basis 50 lbs.
• Maximum weight lifted - repetitive basis 10 lbs.

Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS)

• Understand the company’s EHS Policy and how it relates to this job.
• Be aware of OSHA and EPA laws and regulations as well as the company’s Plant Rules and Regulations that pertain to this job.
• Work in a safe manner and observe all company EHS and JHA procedures.
• Follow safe equipment operating procedures and only operate equipment when guards are in place and in good condition.
• Know that the company EHS procedures are contained in reference books such as SSW Specifications,
• Plant Rules and Regulations and Material Safety Data Sheets which are located in the Foreman’s area.
• Immediately notify the Supervisor if there is any safety hazard, any equipment not operating correctly, or if there are any questions regarding EHS and JHA procedures.

Training

The Supervisor/Manager shall determine when an individual has completed the training and is qualified to
assume these responsibilities.

The Supervisor/Manager shall ensure that the employee receives “on the job training”, and the following training
at the appropriate times.

See Lincoln specification RE150 for training requirements.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Safety glasses with side shields per EHS562
• Safety toe work shoes per EHS563
• Hearing protection

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: Cleveland
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