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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.
Location: Sheffield, Aston
Employment Status: Salary Full-Time
Function: Manufacturing
Req ID: 26674
Job Responsibilities
* Production Operators are expected to carry out their work safely and meet the high-quality standards required in a fast-paced and efficient processing environment. They will develop into multi-skilled operators through process ownership. Operators may be required to perform manufacturing activities on multiple products with varying specifications consecutively, such as in automotive manufacturing, where different vehicle models with unique specification variants are produced within a high-volume setting.
* Production Operators will be responsible for preparing, controlling, contributing to, and completing manufacturing operations. They must follow manufacturing processes and standard operating procedures (SOPs) while adhering to specific safety policies and procedures. Lean Manufacturing Operators are required to maintain health and safety standards at all times, including wearing the correct personal protective equipment (PPE), using equipment and tools appropriately, safely stopping and resetting machinery, and keeping an organized work area in accordance with the 5S principles (Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain). They must also ensure safe disposal of waste in line with environmental systems and regulatory requirements.
* Production Operators are expected to contribute to, develop, and support improvements in manufacturing operations using continuous improvement methods, kaizen tools, and lean principles. They will also carry out quality checks throughout the manufacturing process to ensure quality is built in and to address any defects or concerns in line with relevant quality standards.
Job Requirements
Skills
* Understand statutory, organizational, and health and safety regulations for lean manufacturing.
* Familiarity with compliance procedures like ISO 14001 and related environmental standards.
* Recognise individual roles and responsibilities, ensuring flexibility to meet customer costs and delivery targets, such as Just-in-Time (JIT).
* Adhere to and develop standard operating procedures (SOPs) for lean processes
* Monitor equipment, collect data, and implement error-proofing techniques to meet quality standards, such as ISO 9001
* Use effective problem-solving tools, like A3 reports and graphs, to resolve production issues.
* Identify improvements in safety, quality, cost, or efficiency using lean tools like Kaizen.
* Organize tasks effectively and pay attention to detail.
* Exhibit strong written and verbal communication skills.
* Possess intermediate Microsoft Office skills (Word, Outlook, Excel).
* Maintain an efficient work site using the 5S principles (sifting, sorting, sweeping, and keeping it clean).
Behaviours
* Punctual and reliable, taking responsibility for actions.
* Adapts positively to changes in the workplace.
* Maintains quality under pressure.
* Communicates honestly and listens to others.
* Demonstrates a positive attitude and attention to detail
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.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Management and Manufacturing
* Industries
Machinery Manufacturing
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