Machinist

Lincoln Electric•Macomb, IL

About The Position

Lincoln Electric is seeking a Machinist to operate several types of machines and work with a variety of materials. The role involves setting up and operating manual and computer-controlled machinery, determining machining parameters and cutting sequences, producing quality parts, and writing or modifying basic machine programs. The Machinist follows safety procedures, documents production activity, and communicates relevant information across work shifts. The position is based at Macomb - Mile. The job requires a high school diploma or GED, a Machine Tool Technology certificate, or equivalent work experience. The work includes frequent standing, walking, reaching, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, and working from ladders and scaffolds. Lifting requirements range up to 50 pounds. The work environment includes regular exposure to electrical-shock risk and frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts. The position includes access to data, technology, and/or software source code subject to U.S. export controls under ITAR. Employment is contingent on verifying U.S. person status or obtaining required authorizations; applicants may be asked questions for export-control compliance purposes.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, a certificate in Machine Tool Technology, or equivalent work experience.
Ability to perform the described physical demands, including regularly lifting or moving up to 10 pounds, frequently up to 25 pounds, and occasionally up to 50 pounds.
Close vision.
Verify U.S. person status or obtain necessary authorizations for access to export-controlled data, technology, and/or software source code, as applicable.

Responsibilities

Determine machine settings and calculate where to cut or bore.
Shape steel, aluminum, titanium, plastic, silicon, and other materials.
Determine workpiece feed rate and how much material to remove.
Select tools and materials and plan the sequence of cutting and finishing operations.
Position workpieces on drill presses, lathes, or milling machines.
Monitor and control feed rate and speed; ensure workpieces are lubricated or cooled and regulate their temperature.
Detect problems by listening for specific sounds and adjust cutting speed to compensate for harmonic vibrations.
Monitor cut accuracy, replace dull cutting tools, and check work against PowerPoint specifications.
Produce quality parts using manual and computer-controlled machinery.
Determine how automated equipment will cut a part and determine its cutting path.
Convert path, speed, and feed information into machine-tool instructions.
Write basic programs and modify programs in response to problems.
Maintain safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations.
Document and communicate actions, irregularities, and continuing needs across work shifts.
Complete production time sheets.
Accept ownership of organizational goals and explore opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
Perform additional duties as assigned.