Additive Robotic Production Welding Operator

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 - 26250

Employment Status: Hourly Full-Time

Function: Manufacturing

Pay Range: ($22.58/hr - $28.85/hr)

Target Bonus: 8.0%

Req ID: 28228

Summary

Lincoln Electric is seeking an Additive Robotic Welding Production Cell Operator to join our growing Additive Solutions team at our Euclid, Ohio headquarters. This role is ideal for individuals who enjoy hands-on manufacturing, robotics, welding technology, and working with cutting-edge production systems.

As a Welding Production Cell Operator, you will be responsible for operating, monitoring, troubleshooting, and maintaining advanced robotic manufacturing systems used to produce large-scale metal components through Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM).

Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM) is a 3D printing process that uses a welding arc to melt metal wire and deposit it layer by layer, creating large metal components directly from a digital design. Lincoln Electric has the largest 3D metal printing capacity in North America, we can expedite production for large industrial parts for various industries and applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, and maintain robotic additive manufacturing production cells while ensuring safety, quality, and productivity standards are met.
• Perform system setup and teardown of robotic systems including base plate mounting, welding wire change out, calibrations, and general system checks.
• Replace and maintain consumable components including drive rolls, liners, contact tips, and nozzles.
• Recognize and correct welding process variations following defined procedures including grinding out and re-running weld paths.
• Clear system faults in a timely manner.
• Accurately document production activities, process interventions, and equipment performance to maintain manufacturing traceability
• Operate overhead cranes, forklifts, and other material handling equipment safely and effectively.
• Utilize shop equipment and tools including grinders, plasma cutting equipment, hand tools, drills, saws, and impact drivers.
• Safely perform rigging and lifting operations in accordance with company procedures.
• Report equipment, maintenance, quality, or safety concerns to supervision promptly.
• Assist in training and mentoring less experienced Additive Production Operators.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and perform other duties as assigned.

Required Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Team oriented, self-motivated, safety and quality conscious, requiring minimal supervision.
• Capable of lifting 60 pounds on an occasional basis.
• Computer literate in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Able to maintain production records.
• Able to drive a forklift truck, operate cranes, and use rigging equipment
• Must have some knowledge and experience in the GMAW Welding process.
• Able to obtain Semi-Automatic GMAW welding certification within 6 months.
• Previous experience with Robotic Welding is preferred.
• Prior experience in welding, fabrication, additive manufacturing, or metalworking environments preferred.
• Must be able to work in confined areas, climb ladders, and work at heights of 20 feet.
• Must be able to wear a respirator.

Shift Information

This position supports either:

• 2nd Shift: Monday through Friday, 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM
• 3rd Shift: Monday through Friday, 10:00 PM to 6:30 AM

Shift preference will be considered whenever possible.

Overtime, holidays, weekends, and on-call support may occasionally be required to meet production demands. As operations continue to grow, schedules may transition to a rotating 12-hour shift model that includes weekends and holidays.

Location: Additive Solutions Facility, 26250 Bluestone Boulevard, Euclid, OH 44132

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.