Technician

Lincoln Electric is the world leader in the design, development and manufacture of the highest quality arc welding products, automated joining assembly and cutting systems, and has a global leading position in brazing and soldering alloys. With over 125 years of innovation and service excellence, we are committed to employing talent that will support our strategy to foster innovation, drive growth and provide a first class experience for our customers. Lincoln Electric: we operate to a higher standard to build a better world.

Req. ID: 22631 

PURPOSE:  Program laser, punch, press brake, stamping press, pemsert, atom cutter and other equipment in sheet metal, department 9-11.  Provide support functions and perform other assignments as assigned by the supervisor.

JOB DESCRIPTION (DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES)

• Program sheet metal equipment and optimize the manufacturing process to improve safety, quality and manufacturing costs.
• Assure safe, high quality, cost effective, environmentally responsible manufacturing of Lincoln’s welding machine products.
• Works autonomously with limited supervision to perform small to medium sized projects and day-to-day shop support.  Proposes solutions to problems and drives Continuous Improvements.  Assignments may be routine or non-routine and will typically involve a mix of analysis and hands-on activities.  Supervisor will determine the assignments.
• Typical assignments may include but are not limited to:
  • Resolving safety, environmental and ergonomics issues.
  • Process improvements and optimization.
  • Cost reductions.
  • Evaluation and implementation of employee suggestions.
  • Development and implementation of new processes.
  • Performing cost analyses.
  • Shop support.
  • Development of processes to launch new products.
  • Capacity studies.
  • Quality improvements.
  • Other assignments as assigned by the supervisor.
• Assumes additional responsibilities as needed or directed in support of the Company’s 2025 Strategy.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum of 8 years of factory experience with vocational training or 10 years of factory experience.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Good organizational skills.
• Ability to handle a variety of assignments and changing priorities.
• Good computer skills.
• Good decision-making ability.
• Good written and oral communications skills.
• Able to perform hands-on work as required.
• Ability to work off shifts.
• Ability to be effective working extensively on the shop floor with employees and processes.

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

Lincoln Electric is a $3.2B publicly traded company (NASDAQ) with over 11,000 employees around the world.  With operations in over 56 manufacturing locations in 19 countries, we are well positioned to continue this partnership and poised to grow with our customers. As a part of that continuing legacy, you will contribute to a new generation of innovation and experience the pride that comes with being part of the solution to the world’s challenges.  It is a great time to be part of the welding industry!

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 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.

Employment Status: Hourly Full-Time 
Function: Manufacturing Support 
Section:  Lincoln Cleveland (US10) 

EOE, including disability/veterans