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 11,000 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: Carthage - Carthage , TN , United States (US)
Employment Status: Hourly Full-Time
Function: Manufacturing
The Harris Products Group
Job Description
Job Title: Machine Operator – Level 1
Department: Tube Shop
Reports To: Tube Shop Supervisor
Supervises Job Titles or None: None
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Summary of the Position
This position requires the operator to accurately set up, program, and operate machines while producing products according to blueprints and work order specifications. This position also requires the operator to accurately measure of product using various tools and methods.
Key Deliverables
Works safely and supports safety within their team and across the organization.
Key Responsibilities/Essential Functions - 95%
Ability to effectively operate the End Former, Small Bender, Large Bender, and Hole Punch
Accurate 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 – 5%
Participates in safety and skill training, and demonstrates a high regard for safety at all times
Attends team meetings
Utilizes 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
Education and/or Experience
High school diploma or general education degree (GED), preferred
Core Competencies required from Employees
Ability to read a measuring tape, micrometers, and calipers
Ability to read and interrupt blueprints (green sheets)
Ability to accurately identify the correct tooling needed, determine cut length, and program the bender with measurements to run the part
Ability to identify sizes and numbers
Maintains a Customer Focus – Demonstrating exceptional service to both internal and external customers giving high priority to understanding and satisfying the customer.
Takes Ownership – Demonstrates a continuous drive to achieve superior results and takes responsibility for those results.
Is a Team Player – Has the ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with other team members to achieve common goals.
Achieves Quality Results – Flawlessly executes on objectives to ensure the long-term success of the organization.
Key Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Qualities Required
Language Skills - Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, blueprints, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Mathematical Skills - Ability to read measuring scales, tape measure, micrometers and calipers. Ability to apply basic math concepts including angels.
Reasoning Ability - Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Physical Demands of Position
Sitting or standing for a 10-hour work day as job dictates, with occasional overtime
Ability to lift 35 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds team lifting, raising or lowering an object from one level to another, including upward pulling
Ability to handle job materials, sizing, holding, grasping, turning, or otherwise working with the hands
Heavy or constant visual attention is required when performing job
Reasonable Accommodation -- The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required for the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function s.
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.
