Lincoln Electric is a high-performance industrial machinery and technology leader who helps customers manufacture and maintain vital equipment and infrastructure. Lincoln Electric’s innovative solutions enable higher quality and productivity across a variety of processes including welding, cutting, brazing, machining, process automation, and field repair. The Company leverages proprietary technologies and expertise in materials science, power electronics, automation, and intelligent software to help customers build better and achieve resilience in their operations. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Lincoln Electric is the essential ‘Linc’ that keeps the economy running. The Company operates 71 manufacturing and automation facilities across 20 countries and serves customers in over 160 countries. For more information about Lincoln Electric and its products and services, visit the Company’s website at https://www.lincolnelectric.com.

Location: Euclid - 22801
Employment Status: Piecework Full-Time
Req ID: 28873

Purpose

The Mixer Operator is responsible for pacing and coordinating weighing, mixing, and related operations to ensure a consistent supply of high‑quality mix to the Extruding Department. This role supports Special Set Up and Shift Supervisors by following approved procedures, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring all safety, quality, and EHS requirements are met.

Job Description (Duties and Responsibilities)

1. Pace and coordinate weighing, mixing, pugging, shredding, slugging, and product delivery to support extrusion operations.
2. Specify required mixes to be weighed by Weighers.
3. Follow approved mixing instructions and recipes and verify, test, and identify each mix.
4. Maintain accurate and complete records for each mix on the Mix Record Sheet (FW515).
5. Obtain mix samples for the Quality Assurance X‑Ray Laboratory.
6. Clean and prepare mixers for subsequent production runs in accordance with changeover and cleaning procedures.
7. Review, understand, and comply with departmental procedures, EW Specifications, SSW Specifications, Job Hazard Analyses (JHA), and Plant Rules and Regulations.
8. Operate assigned equipment safely and correctly, ensuring all guards are in place and functional.
9. Maintain housekeeping standards and keep the work area clean and organized.
10. Immediately report safety hazards, equipment issues, or EHS concerns to Special Set Up or the Shift Supervisor.
11. Act as an assistant to Special Set Up as required, demonstrating leadership and supporting daily operations.
12. Perform other duties as assigned by Special Set Up or the Shift Supervisor.

Basic Requirements

Highschool or GED:

1. Strong safety and quality focus.
2. Ability to read, write, and perform general math sufficient for recordkeeping.
3. Ability to understand and follow manufacturing procedures and specifications.
4. Ability to lift up to 100 pounds on a regular basis.
5. Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision.
6. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with others and maintain dependable attendance.
7. Knowledge of and compliance with company EHS policies, OSHA and EPA regulations, and plant safety rules.
8. Required use of personal protective equipment as defined in EHS560 and EHS580, including a 6300 respirator or equivalent with a 2091 cartridge or equivalent while performing job duties.

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.