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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: Macomb - Mile
Req ID: 29678
PRIMARY FUNCTION
Proficiently and independently operate a laser tracker in heavy manufacturing environments.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
• Minimum 2 years of experience operating Faro, API, or Leica laser trackers.
• Minimum 2 years of experience with GD&T interpretation and blueprint reading.
• Minimum 2 years of experience using Verisurf for inspection, analysis, and reporting.
• Perform precision metrology using laser trackers to measure machines, fixtures, tooling, large assemblies, and complex structures in support of aerospace manufacturing and engineering requirements.
• Develop clear, accurate, and visually effective inspection reports that include written summaries, 3D visualizations, point cloud data, and dimensional tables.
• Ensure all measurement activities comply with safety standards, operating procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate closely with manufacturing, engineering, and quality teams to clarify measurement requirements, resolve dimensional issues, and support production schedules.
• Work effectively across departments-such as Quality Assurance, Program Management, Manufacturing Engineering, and Production-to align on priorities, coordinate measurement tasks, and contribute to cross functional problem solving.
• Communicate clearly with teammates and other stakeholders to share updates, highlight concerns, and ensure smooth workflow transitions.
• Maintain continuity across shifts by thoroughly documenting work performed, communicating abnormalities, and noting ongoing needs or follow up actions.
• Follow all documented AS9100 procedures, work instructions, and inspection standards to ensure compliance with aerospace quality requirements.
• Verify product conformity by performing dimensional and visual inspections according to approved drawings, specifications, and control plans.
• Ensure measurement data integrity by properly controlling, calibrating, and maintaining laser trackers and all associated inspection equipment per AS9100 requirements.
• Accurately record and maintain inspection data, nonconformance reports, and quality documentation in accordance with AS9100 record keeping standards.
• Identify, document, and communicate nonconforming conditions, ensuring proper segregation and control of nonconforming product.
• Support corrective and preventive action processes by providing measurement data, participating in root cause discussions, and verifying effectiveness of implemented actions.
• Participate in internal and external audits by providing inspection records, demonstrating process adherence, and supporting audit questions related to measurement and quality control.
• Assist in continuous improvement activities related to inspection processes, tooling verification, metrology methods, and quality system performance.
• Support organizational goals by taking ownership of new tasks, adapting to changing project needs, and identifying opportunities to enhance efficiency and quality.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support manufacturing, quality, or engineering teams.
• High school diploma or GED required; Machine Tool Technology certificate or equivalent technical experience preferred.
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.
Export Control Disclaimer: This position will include access to data, technology, and/or software source code that is subject to U.S. export controls under International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Employment with The Lincoln Electric Company (D/B/A Baker Industries) is contingent upon either verifying U.S. person status or obtaining any necessary authorizations. Applicants will be required to answer certain questions for export control purposes and information will be reviewed by compliance personnel to ensure compliance with federal law. The Lincoln Electric Company, at its sole discretion, may choose not to apply for a license for such individuals whose access to export-controlled data, technology, and/or software source code may require authorization. The Lincoln Electric Company may also decline to proceed with an applicant on this basis alone..
HARASSMENT POLICY
The Lincoln Electric Company expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Baker Industries' employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
ATTENTION: THIRD-PARTY RECRUITERS
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 the 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.
DISCLAIMER
This job description may not include all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described, and may be modified at any time at the Employer's sole discretion.
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.