Machine operator - welding, brazing and soldering

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: Toronto - 179 Wicksteed
Req ID: 28533

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Job Responsibilities
To report directly to the Shift Foreman or Designate on an ongoing basis and communicate all relevant matters pertaining to safely running Semi-automatic and Automatic rewind lines
Read and follow the instructions in the Shift notes that pertain to the product being run, prior to starting work.
Verify that the identification tag corresponds with the product being produced.
Set up and string-up the line.
Change dies and butt weld breaks together.
Control the net weight, cast, pitch, surface material, and physical appearance according to specification.
Check and record outside diameter as required.
Wind the electrode into spools.
Properly secure the start end of each coil, spool, reel, or drum.
Clear and secure the inside end of each Electrode Product, when required.
Properly label, bag, box, and palletize the finished production.
Identify each carton and Electrode Product with the appropriate identification and operator code.
Change parts when needed and correct problems before they affect the quality of the product.
Submit samples of finished product to the Quality Assurance Department for evaluation at the appropriate time or frequency.
Follow Permission Notes and Special Order Instructions that may affect the product that you are running.
Supply the line with packaging material, including but not limited to drums, reels, labels, and other packaging accessories, as required.
Report mechanical or electrical problems to the Production Team Lead/Foreman/Shift Foreman or the Maintenance Department.

Job Requirements
High school degree or equivalent experience required.
Read, write and do general math well enough to keep the records associated with this job.
Able to understand and interpret the specifications and procedures related to this job.
Be self-motivated, safety and quality conscious; requiring minimal supervision.
Must be mechanically inclined and be able to lift up to 60 pounds
Able to visually recognize and distinguish the different color codes.
Able to work well as part of a team and get along with people.
Excellent attendance record.
Minimum Experience Requirement:
~ 1 to 3 years of Manufacturing Experience

Computer Knowledge

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.