TIG Welder/Fabricator

ABOUT US

Baker Industries, a subsidiary of Lincoln Electric, is a custom tool, accessory, and mold manufacturing partner. We currently have 5 plants, totaling about 250,000 square feet in Macomb, Michigan, and we are still growing. In 2018, Modern Machine Shop named us "Top Shop". We are home to a wide variety of CNC machines and other machining and manufacturing equipment, including the largest 5-axis machining center in North America, the EMCO Mecof PowerMill. We create innovative solutions for ergonomics, light weight, precision and speed. We work with some of the biggest names in the aerospace and automotive industries, both nationwide and internationally.

Lincoln Electric is a $2.5B publicly traded company (NASDAQ) with over 10,000 employees around the world. With operations in over 40 manufacturing locations in 19 countries, we are well positioned to continue this partnership and poised to grow with our customers.

As a part of that continuing legacy, you will contribute to a new generation of innovation and experience the pride that comes with being part of the solution to the world’s challenges. It is a great time to be part of the welding industry

PRIMARY FUNCTION

Work in coordination with the Manager and other coworkers to ensure that all jobs are TIG welded (GTAW) to the specifications of each job and meets the outlined requirements.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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• TIG weld components in all positions.
  
• Operating equipment using safe work habits.
  
• Examining work pieces for defects.
  
• Measure work pieces with straight edges, tape measure, scale, or templates to ensure conformance with specifications.
  
• Weld steel, aluminum, invar or other alloys.
  
• Clamping, holding, tack-welding, grinding or bolting component parts to obtain required configurations and positions for welding.
  
• Maintains safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations.
  
• Able to read blueprints and weld symbols
  
• Maintains continuity among work shifts by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
  
• Documents actions by completing production time sheets.
  
• Accomplishes organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
  
• Other duties as assigned
  

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

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• Proficient with TIG/GTAW
  
• High school diploma or equivalent
  
• Certificate in welding technology or equivalent work experience
  
• To conform to U.S. export control regulations, applicant should be eligible for any required authorizations from the U.S. Government.
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is required frequently to work from ladders and scaffolds. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to risk of electrical shock. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, protected veteran status or disability.

Lincoln Electric does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters. Resumes submitted to any employee(s) of Lincoln Electric without a signed vendor agreement, by the Manager of Recruiting & Training, will become property of Lincoln Electric. Verbal or written commitments from any other member of Lincoln Electric will not be considered binding terms. Lincoln Electric will not pay a fee to any third-party recruiter that has not coordinated their recruiting activity through the Recruiting Department.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

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• 401(k)
  
• 401(k) matching
  
• Dental insurance
  
• Employee assistance program
  
• Employee discount
  
• Flexible schedule
  
• Flexible spending account
  
• Health insurance
  
• Health savings account
  
• Life insurance
  
• Paid time off
  
• Parental leave
  
• Professional development assistance
  
• Relocation assistance
  
• Retirement plan
  
• Tuition reimbursement
  
• Vision insurance
  

Shift:

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• 10 hour shift
  
• 8 hour shift
  
• Day shift
  
• Evening shift
  
• Night shift
  
• Overnight shift
  

Application Question(s):

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• Are you willing to undergo a background check in compliance with the law?
  
• Are you willing to take a drug test in compliance with the law?
  
• How much would you like to earn (hourly) in this position? Please provide an actual number or range- do not write "negotiable". Applications without a numeric response to this question will not be considered.
  

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• TIG welding: 1 year (Required)

Shift availability:

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• Night Shift (Preferred)
  
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)
  
• Day Shift (Preferred)
  

Work Location: In person