Plasma Operator (Malaga, WA, AU, 6090) @ Lincoln Electric

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: Malaga - AU32 Req ID: 30452 Job Responsibilities Set up and operate CNC plasma cutting equipment to cut steel and wear plate materials to specified dimensions and quality standards.
• Load, position and handle plate materials safely using forklifts, overhead cranes and other approved lifting equipment as required.
• Select, load and adjust cutting programs and machine parameters to suit material type, thickness and job requirements.
• Conduct routine equipment inspections, perform basic maintenance and consumable replacements, and report equipment faults promptly.
• Monitor plasma cutting operations to ensure products meet engineering drawings, specifications and quality requirements.
• Inspect completed components using measuring tools and identify, report and assist in resolving quality or production issues.
• Maintain accurate production data, records and material traceability documentation.
• Comply with all company procedures, work instructions, quality standards and operational requirements.
• Operate machinery safely and in accordance with Workplace Health and Safety (WHS), Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) and site-specific procedures.
• Correctly wear, use and maintain required personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times.
• Participate in safety meetings, toolbox talks, inductions and incident reporting activities, and proactively report hazards or unsafe conditions.
• Work collaboratively with supervisors, operators and materials handling personnel to achieve production schedules and customer delivery targets.
• Provide effective shift handovers and communicate operational issues clearly to team members and management.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve productivity, material utilisation, workplace safety and process efficiency.
• Maintain high housekeeping and 5S standards, including the safe handling and disposal of scrap materials and offcuts.
• Job Requirements Previous experience operating CNC plasma cutting, oxy-cutting or similar metal processing equipment within a manufacturing, steel, mining or heavy industrial environment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, work instructions and production specifications accurately.
• Competent in setting up cutting programs and adjusting machine parameters to suit different material types and thicknesses.
• Forklift Licence is essential.
• Overhead crane, dogging or rigging certification highly regarded, or willingness to obtain relevant licences and tickets.
• Sound knowledge of Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) requirements and safe work practices in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to safely operate machinery, lifting equipment and material handling devices.
• Experience using measuring instruments and conducting quality inspections to ensure compliance with specifications.
• Basic mechanical aptitude with the ability to perform routine equipment checks, maintenance tasks and consumable changeovers.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
• Ability to maintain accurate production records and material traceability documentation.
• Reliable, safety-focused and able to work effectively both independently and within a team environment.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with supervisors, operators and support personnel.
• Willingness and ability to work rostered shifts and reasonable overtime as required.
• Physically capable of performing manual handling and workshop-based duties.

Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement, housekeeping and maintaining 5S workplace standards 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.