Builder

Lincoln Electric • Macomb, IL

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About The Position

The Builder lays out, fabricates, assembles, and repairs jigs, fixtures, forms, templates, and related tooling used in manufacturing aerospace tooling. The role involves interpreting blueprints and MBD models, determining unspecified dimensions, preparing layouts, operating shop machinery, assembling tooling components, and checking completed tooling against specifications. The Builder also supports safe and consistent operations by following safety procedures and Quality Management Systems, documenting work between shifts, and taking on other duties as assigned.

The position may involve access to controlled technical data and is subject to U.S. export-control requirements. Employment may depend on verifying U.S. person status or obtaining required authorizations, as well as meeting applicable company, customer, and legal requirements.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED, a certificate in Machine Tool Technology, or equivalent work experience.
• Ability to use personal industrial tools, which are often employee-owned.

Nice To Haves

• Strong knowledge of GD&T and blueprint reading is preferred.
• Experience with overhead cranes is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Examine blueprints and MBD models for parts requiring templates, jigs, fixtures, or other tooling.
• Calculate unspecified dimensions and lay out designs on materials to establish reference points and tooling holes using measuring instruments.
• Set up and operate machines and shop equipment, including lathes, Bridgeport machines, and grinders, to cut, shape, and finish materials to specified dimensions.
• Fit, align, and assemble tooling components, then measure assemblies with precision instruments to verify conformance to specifications.
• Join assembly components using bolts, pins, clamps, screws, rivets, or other methods.
• Repair or rework tools.
• Draw sketches and prepare detailed instructions for fabrication or machining by other workers, as needed.
• Follow safety procedures and regulations, including Quality Management Systems.
• Document and communicate actions, irregularities, and continuing needs to maintain continuity between work shifts.
• Accept ownership of organizational goals, respond to new and different requests, and seek opportunities to add value.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED