Machine Operator

Location: Carthage
Employment Status: Hourly Full-Time

Internal Candidate eligibility Criteria:
1. Is a Lincoln Electric employee with at least 1 year of service
2. Is NOT on an active Performance Improvement Plan (PIP)

Join the manufacturing team people don't want to leave. Work where you're valued - low turnover, high satisfaction! We strive to make work fun while meeting our customers' expectations with quality and safety as top priority. We offer a competitive benefits package that includes PTO, paid holidays, 401(k) matching, HSA, medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as tuition reimbursement and loan repayment programs. We also offer a pay progression scale that allows you to grow your knowledge and your pay! We pride ourselves on the tenure of our workforce. Come see why we are the place people stay and grow!

Summary of the Position

Work is performed onsite in Carthage, TN. This is an hourly entry level production manufacturing position and relocation is not available. Work environment is not temperature controlled.

Position Hours: 2nd shift - 4:30pm - 3:00am Monday - Thursday. Overtime varies for Friday and Saturday and may be mandatory.

This position requires the operator to accurately set up, program, and operate machines while producing products according to blueprints and work order specifications. This position also requires the operator to accurately measure of product using various tools and methods.

Key Responsibilities/Essential Functions - 95%

Operate the End Former, Small Bender, Large Bender, and Hole Punch

Set up and program machine with specifications of product information

Accurate reading of all measurements

Routine service of machines

Produce quality product while maintaining customer, and production standards

Ensure correct tools are used to operate machine

Inspect all work to ensure it meets specifications

Perform any other job responsibilities directed by management as business dictates

Safety Training, Team Meetings & Lean concepts 5%

• Participates in safety and skill training, and demonstrates a high regard for safety at all times
• Attends team meetings
• Utilizes lean tools: 6s, visual factory concepts in maintaining order, cleanliness and safe work environment

• Maintain a safe work area by working safely, following safety guidelines, and wearing required personal protective equipment

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED), preferred

Core Competencies required

Able to read a measuring tape, micrometers, and calipers

Able to read and interrupt blueprints (green sheets)

Able to accurately identify the correct tooling needed, determine cut length, and program the bender with measurements to run the part

Able to identify sizes and numbers

Maintains a Customer Focus

Takes Ownership

Is a Team Player

Achieves Quality Results

Key Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Qualities Required

Able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, blueprints, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Able to read measuring scales, tape measure, micrometers and calipers. Able to apply basic math concepts including angels.

Able to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Able to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

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.