Water Jet Operator

Lincoln Electric is a high-performance industrial machinery and technology leader helping customers manufacture and maintain vital equipment and infrastructure. The company provides innovative solutions for welding, cutting, brazing, machining, process automation, and field repair, leveraging proprietary technologies in materials science, power electronics, automation, and intelligent software.

About the role

Perform machine set-up and operation for cutting materials per given programs.

Responsibilities

• Set up, fixture, clamp, and operate high-pressure abrasive water jet machine to cut details and parts to a provided program.
• Lift or move materials and finished products using overhead cranes/hi-lo.
• Set up assigned jobs according to the given schedule.
• Conduct equipment checks and notify management and/or maintenance for needed repairs.
• Maintain safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations.
• Maintain continuity among work shifts by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED, certificate in Machine Tool Technology, or equivalent work experience.
• Previous experience as a Water Jet Programmer/Operator.
• Solid troubleshooting and communication skills.

Physical Demands

The physical demands listed are representative of those required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodation may be provided for individuals with disabilities.

• Frequently stand, walk, reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and work from ladders or scaffolds; sitting is occasional.
• Regularly lift up to 10 pounds, frequently up to 25 pounds, and occasionally up to 50 pounds.
• Close vision is required.

Work Environment

The work environment described reflects typical conditions encountered in this role. Reasonable accommodation may be provided for individuals with disabilities.

• Regularly exposed to electrical shock hazards and frequently to moving mechanical parts.

This position includes access to data, technology, or software subject to U.S. export controls under ITAR. Employment is contingent upon verifying U.S. person status or obtaining necessary authorizations. Applicants may be required to answer questions for export control purposes, and compliance personnel will review information to ensure adherence to federal law. The company may decline to proceed with an applicant if export authorization is required.