Swiss Machine Set Up Operator- 2nd or 3rd Shift at Lincoln Electric

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 11,000 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 - Gainesville, GA, United States (US)
Employment Status: Hourly Full-Time
Function: Manufacturing
Pay Range:  ($39,237.00 - $58,855.00)
Req ID: 25025 

 

 

Are you looking for an off shift job with a company who still values the family culture atmosphere?  We are a clean temperature controlled environment who values our employees and includes employee development as part of our overall business strategy. We offer competitive pay with opportunities to earn more through piecework.  We also offer one of the best annual bonuses around.  Come see what we are about!!

 

Summary of the Position

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.  Position requires a high regard for safety and ISO at all times.

 

Key Deliverables 

Correct CNC machines set-up

Correctly machined parts

Quality Inspections performed

85% Effectivity Rate

Quality inspections performed

0 Defects

 

Key Responsibilities/Essential Functions

 

Follow Safety Regulations

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 Protection Equipment as required by safety regulations.

 

 

Perform Machine Set-Up

Obtains and checks proper documentation and tooling.  Studies blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, and specifications, to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished parts, sequences or operations, and set-up requirements.

Sets up assigned equipment by installing proper tools and program on machine disk drive, and by making necessary adjustments.  Performs set-up changes or set-up modifications as necessary.

Selects, aligns, and secures holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories and materials on machines.

Assures QC First Piece Inspection takes place. 

 

Perform Machining Operations

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

Calculates and sets controls to regular machining factors such as speed, feed, coolant flow, and depth and angle of cut.

Starts, operates and monitors assigned equipment to produce quality parts and detect possible malfunctions.  If out-of-tolerance machining is observed, adjusts machine controls or control media as required.

Verifies conformance of finished parts to specifications by performing in-process inspections. 

Makes sure equipment is in good, safe operating condition by performing preventive maintenance. 

Transports machined parts to next operation.  Operates material handling equipment as needed.

 

Maintain Quality

Continuously checks tooling and machining operations to assure both are performing correctly and producing parts to standards.

Makes any necessary change of tooling or needed set-up modification. 

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

 

Complete Documentation

 

Completes the following forms/reports as required by department procedures:

• Shop Order paperwork
• Quality inspection documentation
• Daily 6S Check Sheet
• Patrol Inspection Log
• Time and Labor card
• Operator Preventive Maintenance Checklist
• Fabrication Work Report
• DCR Form

 

Support Department and Company Initiatives

 

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

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

Performs additional tasks to support production as needed or directed by supervisor or management.

 

Education and/or Experience     

Required – Machining/Set-Up knowledge.  2 years of related work experience and High school diploma or GED OR equivalent combination of education and experience.  Must be computer literate. 

 

Preferred – Associate Degree in Technical Studies.

 

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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.