Set Up Operator

Lincoln Electric is the world leader in the engineering, design, and manufacturing of advanced arc welding solutions, automated joining, assembly and cutting systems, plasma and oxy-fuel cutting equipment, and has a leading global position in brazing and soldering alloys. Lincoln is recognized as the Welding Expert™ for its leading materials science, software development, automation engineering, and application expertise, which advance customers' fabrication capabilities to help them build a better world. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Lincoln Electric is a $4.2B publicly traded company (NASDAQ:LECO) with over 12,000 employees around the world, with operations in 71 manufacturing and automation system integration locations across 21 countries and maintains a worldwide network of distributors and sales offices serving customers in over 160 countries.

Location: Gainesville
Employment Status: Hourly Full-Time
Function: Manufacturing
Pay Range: ($39,237.00- $58,855.00)
Target Bonus: %
Req ID: 27330

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Job Responsibilities

Responsible for setting up and operating assigned CNC equipment to produce quality parts in accordance with blueprints, procedural specifications, quality and productivity standards. Maintains quality of machined parts by performing quality set-ups and checks, and by completing required documentation. Postion requires a high regard for safety and ISO at all times.

Works safely and supports safety within their team across the organization – as required.

Participates in safety training and demonstrates a high regard for safety at all times.

Wears Personal Protective Equipment as required by safety regulations.

Performs Machining Operations

Sets up and Operates assigned machines to produce quality parts without assistance or supervision. Pulls orders and performs computer clock-in on each order.

Accesses prints in computer files with specific instructions for each order. Starts and observes machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining. Verifies conformance of finished part to specifications.

Makes sure equipment is in good, safe working operation. Performs preventive maintenance on equipment.

Communicates pertinent information to coworkers and supervisor.

Maintains Quality

Continuously checks tooling and machining operations to assure both are performing and producing parts to standard. Calls set-up operator if change of tooling or set-up modifications are necessary.

Performs in-process inspections per Quality and Machine Shop procedures.

Completes Documentation

Completes shop order paperwork, quality inspection documentation, and Time and Labor card.

Documents Preventative Maintenance checks.

Enters production and disposition of scrap into computer system.

Completes and records inspections on the Patrol Inspection Log following tooling and set-up change.

Supports Department and Company Initiatives

Works on cost savings projects and Six Sigma projects and provides support for other team meetings and projects.

Attends team meetings. Utilizes lean tools: 6S, visual factory concepts in maintaining order and cleanliness.

Job Requirements

Education and/or Experience

Required - Machining knowledge. 2 or more years of related work experience and High school diploma or GED or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must possess basic computer skills and ability.

Preferred – Associate’s Degree in Technical Studies.

Lincoln Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to promoting equal employment opportunity for applicants, without regard to their race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.

Lincoln Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to promoting equal employment opportunity for applicants, without regard to their race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.