Machinist

Lincoln Electric•Macomb Township, MI

About The Position

The Machinist operates several types of machines and works with a variety of materials, including steel, aluminum, titanium, plastic, and silicon. The role involves selecting tools and materials, setting machine parameters, planning cutting and finishing operations, positioning workpieces, and monitoring machine operation and part accuracy. The Machinist uses both manual and computer-controlled machinery, writes and modifies basic programs, and produces quality parts in accordance with specifications. The position also requires compliance with safety procedures, documentation of production activity, and communication across work shifts. The role includes access to data, technology, and/or software source code subject to U.S. export controls; employment is contingent on verification of U.S. person status or obtaining any necessary authorizations.

Requirements

High school diploma/GED, a certificate in Machine Tool Technology, or equivalent work experience.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including regularly lifting and/or moving up to 10 pounds, frequently up to 25 pounds, and occasionally up to 50 pounds.
Close vision.
Employment is contingent upon verifying U.S. person status or obtaining any necessary authorizations for access to export-controlled data, technology, and/or software source code.

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 the amount of 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 and determine how automated equipment will cut a part.
Determine cutting paths and convert path, speed, and feed information into machine-tool instructions.
Operate 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 across work shifts.
Complete production time sheets.
Take ownership of organizational goals, accept new and different requests, and explore opportunities to add value.
Perform additional duties as assigned.