Machinist

Lincoln Electric•Macomb, IL

About The Position

The Machinist operates several types of machines to work with steel, aluminum, titanium, plastic, silicon, and other materials. The role involves determining machine settings and cutting or boring locations; selecting tools and materials; planning cutting and finishing sequences; positioning workpieces; controlling feed rates, speeds, lubrication, cooling, and temperature; and monitoring cut accuracy and quality. The Machinist uses manual and computer-controlled equipment, determines automated cutting paths, writes basic programs, and modifies programs to address problems. The position also requires safe work practices, shift-to-shift documentation and communication, and completion of production time sheets. Additional duties may be assigned. The position is based at the Macomb - Mile location. It 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 any required authorizations.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, a certificate in Machine Tool Technology, or equivalent work experience.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including frequent standing, walking, reaching, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and working from ladders and scaffolds; lifting up to 50 pounds at times; and close vision.
Verify U.S. person status or obtain any necessary authorizations for access to export-controlled information.

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 workpiece temperature.
Detect problems by listening for specific sounds and adjust cutting speed to compensate for harmonic vibrations.
Monitor cut accuracy, replace dull cutting tools, check work against PowerPoint specifications, and produce quality parts.
Determine automated cutting paths and translate path, speed, and feed information into machine tool instructions.
Use manual and computer-controlled machinery; write basic programs and modify programs in response to problems.
Maintain safe operations by following safety procedures and regulations.
Document and communicate actions, irregularities, and continuing needs between work shifts.
Complete production time sheets.
Accept ownership of organizational goals, explore opportunities to add value, and perform additional duties as assigned.