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Posted May 13, 2026

Machine Operator-PT

Lincoln Electric
Carthage, TN 37030, United States Full Time
Reference: Lincoln Electric_29053

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: Carthage
Req ID: 29053

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Join the manufacturing team people don't want to leave. Work where you're valued - low turnover, high satisfaction! We strive to make work fun while meeting our customers' expectations with quality and safety as top priority. We offer a competitive benefits package that includes PTO, paid holidays, 401(k) matching, HSA, medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as tuition reimbursement and loan repayment programs. We also offer a pay progression scale that allows you to grow your knowledge and your pay! We pride ourselves on the tenure of our workforce. Come see why we are the place people stay and grow!

Summary of the Position

Work is performed onsite in Carthage, TN. This is an hourly entry level production manufacturing position and relocation is not available. Work environment is not temperature controlled.

Position Hours: Monday - Thursday.

This position requires the operator to accurately set up, program, and operate machines while producing products according to blueprints and work order specifications. This position also requires the operator to accurately measure of product using various tools and methods.

Job Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities/Essential Functions

Operate the End Former, Small Bender, Large Bender, and Hole Punch

Set up and program machine with specifications of product information

Accurate reading of all measurements

Routine service of machines

Produce quality product while maintaining customer, and production standards

Ensure correct tools are used to operate machine

Inspect all work to ensure it meets specifications

Perform any other job responsibilities directed by management as business dictates

Safety Training, Team Meetings & Lean concepts
  • Participates in safety and skill training, and demonstrates a high regard for safety at all times
  • Attends team meetings
  • Utilizes lean tools: 6s, visual factory concepts in maintaining order, cleanliness and safe work environment
  • Maintain a safe work area by working safely, following safety guidelines, and wearing required personal protective equipment


Job Requirements

Education and/or Experience
High school diploma or general education degree (GED), preferred

Core Competencies required
Able to read a measuring tape, micrometers, and calipers
Able to read and interrupt blueprints (green sheets)
Able to accurately identify the correct tooling needed, determine cut length, and program the bender with measurements to run the part
Able to identify sizes and numbers
Maintains a Customer Focus
Takes Ownership
Is a Team Player
Achieves Quality Results

Key Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Qualities Required
Able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, blueprints, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Able to read measuring scales, tape measure, micrometers and calipers. Able to apply basic math concepts including angels.
Able to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Able to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

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.

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