Welder

Lincoln Electric; Euclid (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in welding solutions is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to operate and monitor automated welding equipment. The ideal candidate will have a high school education, knowledge of welding processes, and the ability to work in a team-oriented environment. Responsibilities include performing repairs, maintaining equipment, and ensuring safety practices are followed. Join us to contribute to innovative welding solutions and advance your career in a dynamic setting.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of various welding processes including Stick, Mig, Tig, and more.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings and follow proper welding procedures.
• Capable of lifting up to 75 pounds and working at heights.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor semi-automated and automated welding equipment.
• Repair machinery and equipment components according to specifications.
• Work with engineering and production teams to achieve desired results.

Skills

Welding Processes

Mechanical Aptitude

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Education

High School Education

Tools

Measuring Devices

Basic Shop Equipment

Job description

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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: Euclid - 22801
Employment Status: Hourly Full-Time
Function: Maintenance
Req ID:26420

PURPOSE: To operate and monitor semi-automated and automated equipment for the Maintenance Fabrication and Welding department. Primarily 1st shift schedule, could include 2nd, 3rd, split shifts, weekends, holidays, 12 hour shifts. Daily work activity is directed by the Group Leader and a Welder A or B. Reports directly to the department Manager.

• Performs all tasks under direct supervision.
• Assumes ownership of work tasks and demonstrates initiative to get work completed.
• The equipment includes but is not limited to Robots, CNC Plasma Tables and Submerged Arc Welding systems.
• Repairs machinery and equipment components according to requisition documentation, layout plans, blueprints, or other drawings.
• Welds all types of commonly used metals and alloys of various sizes, shapes, and thicknesses, including dissimilar metals such as copper to steel.
• Operates various hand-welding, flame-cutting, hand-soldering, or brazing equipment to weld or join metal components or to fill holes, indentations, or seams of fabricated metal products.
• May set up, operate, and/or tend to robots that weld, braze, solder, or heat treat metal products, components, or assemblies.
• Make decisions on how to make a repair when there is no set of directions.
• Order and maintain project related material as required.
• Assist with keeping neat and orderly records of work performed and repairs made.
• Work with Engineering, Production Team Leads, Managers, Group Leaders, and fellow tradesmen to accomplish the desired result.
• Adjust schedule and work hours to accomplish the desired result, must be able to work weekends and holidays as required.
• Perform work assignments efficiently while being consistent with good safety practices.
• Report any maintenance and/or safety issues to the supervisor.
• Review, understand, and follow all Company specifications and procedures, and regulatory rules and requirements that are associated with the performance of this job.
• Other duties as assigned by the department Manager.
• Assumes additional responsibilities as needed or directed in support of the Company’s 2025 Strategy.

Job Requirements

• High School education or equivalent.
• Must have some knowledge and experience in all types of welding processes including Stick, Mig, Tig, Innershield, Sub Arc, Oxy-acetylene, hard surfacing, Plasma, and Carbon Arc Gouging (Air Arc).
• Must have some knowledge and experience reading mechanical drawings.
• Must have some knowledge and experience in proper welding procedures.
• Ability to use various measuring devices (tape measure, micrometers, levels, plumb bobs, etc.)
• Excellent attendance required.
• Must possess basic mechanical aptitude.
• Must possess good organizational and communication skills.
• Team oriented, self-motivated, safety and quality conscious; requiring minimal supervision.
• Capable of lifting up to 75 pounds on an occasional basis.
• May be required to operate basic shop equipment (hoist, forklift, scissor lift, etc.)
• Must be able to work in confined areas, climb ladders, and work at heights of 50 feet.
• Must be able to wear a respirator.
• Must be willing to continuously improve technical skills and knowledge.
• Must be able to understand and interpret the specifications and procedures related to this job.
• Assigned by Job Code

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
Job Segment: MIG Welding, Welding, Fabrication, Forklift, Warehouse, Manufacturing