Press Operator

About the role

The press brake operator will bend, shape, and form plates to required drawings and specifications. Located in Macomb, this role is part of Lincoln Electric, a $4.2B publicly traded company (NASDAQ:LECO) headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio.

Responsibilities

• Operate a hydraulic press brake to manufacture weldments from metal plates, forming and straightening, taper, and dish shapes to model data / drawings using cut forming templates
• Prepare, set up, and adjust press brake as required by product plans and production schedules
• Lift or move materials and finished products using overhead cranes / hi-lo
• Measure and align materials to be used
• Inspect products, evaluating finished pieces for compliance with quality standards and project specifications
• Perform routine safety inspection and as needed maintenance on the press brake
• Maintain safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations
• Maintain continuity among work shifts by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs
• Document actions by completing production timesheets
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• At least one year of experience operating a hydraulic press brake
• Experience forming aerospace tooling facesheets is preferred
• Ability to safely and effectively operate or learn to operate press brake controls
• Ability to follow instructions
• Ability to read, interpret, and follow blueprints and project plans
• Basic computer and math skills
• Ability to pass a drug test, with little or no notice, in compliance with the law
• Ability to pass a background check in compliance with the law

Physical Demands

• Frequent standing, walking, reaching, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and working from ladders or scaffolds
• Sitting is occasional
• Regularly lifting to 10 pounds, frequently up to 25 pounds, and occasionally up to 50 pounds
• Close vision is required

Work Environment

• Employees are regularly exposed to electrical shock hazards and frequently to moving mechanical parts

Export Control Disclaimer

This position will include access to data, technology, and/or software source code that is subject to U.S. export controls under International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Employment with The Lincoln Electric Company (D/B/A Baker Industries) is contingent upon either verifying U.S. person status or obtaining any necessary authorizations. Applicants will be required to answer certain questions for export control purposes and information will be reviewed by compliance personnel to ensure compliance with federal law.

EEO Statement

The Lincoln Electric Company provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, 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. Baker Industries complies with all applicable federal, state, and local nondiscrimination laws covering all terms and conditions of employment. Harassment Policy: Workplace harassment of any kind based on protected characteristics is prohibited. Interference with an employee’s ability to perform job duties may result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination.

Attention: Third-Party Recruiters

Lincoln Electric does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters. Resumes submitted without a signed vendor agreement become the property of Lincoln Electric. No fees will be paid unless recruiting efforts are coordinated through the Recruiting Department.

Disclaimer

This position may have access to various types of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and/or information and tangible items subject to U.S. export controls, as well as be subject to certain customer/contractual requirements. Therefore, the individual selected for the position may be required to meet certain citizenship, immigration, and/or location-related requirements, as well as screenings, background checks and additional training. The Company, in its sole discretion, will determine whether to seek a contractual waiver or regulatory export authorization if required. Employment is contingent upon meeting applicable qualifications, as determined by the Company, as well as adhering to all relevant federal, state, and local laws and regulations. This job description may not include all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described, and may be modified at any time at the Employer’s sole discretion.