Mechanical Engineering Technician

Job Responsibilities

Position Summary: Assists in Assembly of Lincoln Electric Equipment, with a focus on the debug and part maturation.  Interfaces with engineering to resolve issues related to machine assembly and proper operation.
                                   
Role qualifications:
•    Must be familiar with Company quality objectives and play an active role in reaching continuous improvement objectives.
•    Focus on development and maturation of machines/fixtures to meet customer part requirements with a particular emphasis on welding.
•    Train/mentor others on welding processes.

Position responsibilities:
•    Read and interpret assembly blueprints and air schematics.
•    Operate various machine shop tools.
•    Coordinate and manage projects independently.
•    Work well with customers as required to successfully complete projects.
•    Able to weld and fab
•    Fill out checklist and project safety assessments.
•    Ensure required project specific check list is completed
•    Travel on installations and service will be required as needed.
•    Take initiative to meet challenging project timelines and budgets (hours and material)
•    Collaborate and work well in a team environment and communication groups may include Machine builders, Project Management, Engineering Teams, Management, and support functions
•    Take as programmed Welds and Develop to acceptable Cut / Etch Results
•    Documentation of weld procedures, shim logs, etc.
•    Work with Engineering to develop optimal weld paths/procedures and equipment selection during the design Phase of a project
•    Lead and/or assist in debug / Maturation of tooling.
•    Work with the project team/departments in passing along lessons learned from a project.
•    Interface between the assembly floor and engineering to resolve tooling issues.
•    Assist/lead in the weld process training of other employees.
•    Assumes additional responsibilities and performs special projects in support of the Company’s strategic goals
•    May support other roles as a cross-training opportunity

Job Requirements

Essential skills and experience:
•    Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent required
•    5 plus years Assembly experience or equivalent required.
•    Read and interpret technical drawings, specifications, and design documents required.
•    Robotic Experience for teaching and updating points preferred.
•    Lincoln Welding products and application experience preferred.
•    Excellent verbal and written communication skills
•    Robot Programming experience preferred. - Motoman, Fanuc, OTC, Nachi, or ABB 
•    Experience in robotic welding (MIG, TIG, Laser, or Spot) preferred.
•    Solidworks basic drafting experience preferred.
•    Ability to work independently in a team environment
•    Computer proficiency includes MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint 
•    Operate forklift
•    Commitment to company values.
•    Education, training, and experience requirements may be modified at the Managements Team’s discretion.

Physical demands and work environment: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
•    Physical demands: While performing duties of job, employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; talk and hear.   Be able to climb ladders; lift hand tools approx. 1-15 lbs in weight to complete machine assembly, parts up to 50 lbs.  Repetition with activity.  
•    Work environment: The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.