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.

Job Responsibilities

If you like being challenged, want to be a part of something special, and desire being part of an exciting team that is always striving to be at the forefront of our industry, then we’re looking for you – a driven and motivated new team member.

We are currently seeking to hire a Production Assembly Associate at our location in Michigan City, Indiana.

Position Summary:

Responsible for assembling purchased parts and the various pieces that go together to form a finished product. The assembly associate will use various hand tools and power tools, in conjunction with their hands, to complete the job.

Tools: Hand tools; screwdrivers, wrenches / sockets, wire strippers / crimpers, tape measure.
Power Tools; drills, grinders, belt sander, band saw, and power riveter

Responsibilities:

· Prepare work to be accomplished by studying assembly instructions, blueprint/wiring specifications, and bills of material; gather parts, subassemblies, tools, and materials.

· Install parts and subassemblies by assembly drawings/on job training.

· Assemble components by examining connections for correct and proper fit; fastening parts and subassemblies.

· Resolve assembly problems: notify line supervisor to obtain additional resources/direction.

· May train co-workers in production assembly.

· May be required to complete production documentation.

· Required to maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with Vanair procedures, rules, and regulations.

Skills:

· Ability to read blueprints, wiring schematics, assembly drawings

· Able to read a tape measure

· Good mechanical aptitude

· Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Great Work Environment:

· Pleasant, clean, well-lighted environment

· Family-oriented

· First-of-the-month Friday company-supplied lunches

· Company Parties including Christmas Party, Santa for the Kids, Summer

Family Picnic, and more

Local charity events

Job Requirements

• Must have at least one year of hand and power tool experience

• Must be able to life 50lbs unassisted

• Must be able to stand for 7+ hours

• Manufacuring experience is a plus

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.