Press Operator

Press Operator

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 12,000 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: Macomb

Primary Function

The press brake operator will bend, shape, and form plates to required drawings and specifications.

Duties

• 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. We are willing to train those who have zero experience. 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

The physical demands listed are representative of those required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodation may be provided for individuals with disabilities. Employees frequently stand, walk, reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and work from ladders or scaffolds; sitting is occasional. The role requires 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. Reasonable accommodation may be provided for individuals with disabilities.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Lincoln Electric Company provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other protected status. Baker Industries complies with all applicable federal, state, and local nondiscrimination laws covering all terms and conditions of employment.