Mechanical Engineering Technician

Job Responsibilities

• Read and interpret assembly blueprints and air schematics.
• Operate various machine shop tools.
• Cookordinate and manage projects independently.
• Work well with customers as required to successfully complete projects.
• Able to weld and fabricate.
• Fill out checklist and project safety assessments.
• Ensure required project specific check list is completed.
• Travel on installations and service will be required as needed.
• Able to meet challenging project timelines and budgets (hours and material).
• Collaborate and work well in a team environment.
• Take as programmed welds and develop to acceptable cut / etch results.
• Document weld procedures, shim logs, etc.
• Work with Engineering to develop optimal weld paths/procedures and equipment selection during the design phase of a project.
• Lead and/or assist in debug / maturation of tooling.
• Work with the project team/departments in passing along lessons learned from a project.
• Interface between the assembly floor and engineering to resolve tooling issues.
• Assist/lead in the weld process training of other employees.
• Assumes additional responsibilities and performs special projects in support of the Company’s strategic goals.
• May support other roles as a cross-training opportunity.

Job Requirements

• Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 5 plus years Assembly experience or equivalent required.
• Read and interpret technical drawings, specifications, and design documents required.
• Robotic Experience for teaching and updating points preferred.
• Lincoln Welding products and application experience preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Robot Programming experience preferred. - Motoman, Fanuc, OTC, Nachi, or ABB
• Experience in robotic welding (MIG, TIG, Laser, or Spot) preferred.
• Solidworks basic drafting experience preferred.
• Ability to work independently in a team environment.
• Computer proficiency includes MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Operate forklift
• Commitment to company values.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Physical demands: While performing duties of job, employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; talk and hear. Be able to climb ladders; lift hand tools approx. 1-15 lbs in weight to complete machine assembly, parts up to 50 lbs. Repetition with activity.
• Work environment: The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

About the Role

The position involves assisting in the assembly of Lincoln Electric equipment with a focus on debugging and part maturation. It requires interfacing with engineering to resolve issues related to machine assembly and proper operation.