Laser Fabricator

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 $3.8B publicly traded company (NASDAQ : LECO) with over 11,000 employees around the world, with operations in over 71 manufacturing locations in 20 countries.

Location : Macomb - Macomb , MI , United States (US)

Employment Status : Hourly Full-Time

Function : Manufacturing

PRIMARY FUNCTION

Work with the Fabrication Manager and other coworkers to ensure that all jobs are welded to their specifications and meet the outlined requirements.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

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

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Heat-treat parts using acetylene torches
• Lift or move materials and finished products using large overhead cranes
• Hammer, chip, and grind workpieces in order to cut, bend, and straighten metal
• Lay out and examine metal stock or workpieces to be processed in order to ensure that specifications are met
• Locate and mark workpieces' bending and cutting lines, allowing for stock thickness, machine and welding shrinkage, and other component specifications
• Mark reference points on floors or face blocks and transpose them to workpieces using measuring devices, squares, chalk, and soapstone
• Move parts into position manually or by using hoists or cranes
• Position, align, and fit parts to form complete units or subunits, following blueprints and layout specifications, and using jigs, welding torches, and hand tools
• Operate equipment using safe workplace habits
• Examine workpieces for defects
• Maintain safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations
• Maintain continuity among work shifts by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs
• Document actions by completing production timesheets
• Accomplish organizational goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests, exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments
• Other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS

• Previous experience as a fitter and / or fabricator (experience with fitting Invar® or steel layup molds for composites fabrication is a major plus)
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Certificate in welding technology or equivalent work experience
• Ability to pass a drug test, with little or no notice, in compliance with the law
• Ability to pass a background check in compliance with the law
• To conform to U.S. export control regulations, applicant should be eligible for any required authorizations from the U.S. Government

EXPORT CONTROL DISCLAIMER : This position may include access to data, technology, and / or software source code subject to U.

S. export controls under International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Employment with The Lincoln Electric Company DBA Baker Industries ("Baker") 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.

Information will be reviewed by compliance personnel to ensure compliance with federal law. At its sole discretion, Baker 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.

Baker may also decline to proceed with an applicant on this basis alone.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Multi-limb coordination : the ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down
• Manual dexterity : the ability to quickly move your hand, your hand along with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects
• Trunk strength : the ability to use the abdominal and lumbar muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without fatigue
• Arm and hand stability : the ability to keep the hand and arm steady while moving the arm or while holding the arm and hand in one position
• Static force : the ability to exert maximum muscular force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects
• Reaction time : the ability to respond quickly (with hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sound, light, image) when it appears
• Stamina : The ability to physically exert yourself for long periods of time without getting out of breath
• Depth perception : the ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther from you, or to judge the distance between you and an object
• Operation and control : control of equipment or systems operations
• Active listening : paying full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
• Critical thinking : Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems
• Coordination : adjusting actions as a response to the actions of others
• Judgment and decision making : Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one

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 described here is representative of what 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 the risk of electrical shock. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Lincoln Electric provides equal employment opportunities 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, Lincoln Electric 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.

HARASSMENT POLICY

Lincoln Electric expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.

ATTENTION : THIRD-PARTY RECRUITERS

Lincoln Electric does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters. Resumes submitted to any employee(s) of Lincoln Electric without a signed vendor agreement by the Manager of Recruiting & Training will become the property of Lincoln Electric.

Verbal or written commitments from any other member of Lincoln Electric will not be considered binding terms. Lincoln Electric will not pay a fee to any third-party recruiter that has not coordinated their recruiting activity through the Recruiting Department.

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 sole discretion of Lincoln Electric.

Job Type : Full-time

Expected hours : No less than 40 per week

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.