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Tool Repair/Material Handler

Lincoln Electric System • Lincoln, NE • 11h ago

Job Title

Status

Starting Pay Range

Posting Date

FULL-TIME

$36.79 - $40.53

7/10/2026

Employment Classification

Division

Closing Date

Regular

Employee Services

7/24/2026

At Lincoln Electric System, our Tool Room/Material Handlers play an important role in supporting the crews and operations that keep electricity flowing safely and reliably throughout the community. This hands-on position is responsible for receiving, organizing, maintaining, testing, and distributing tools, materials, and equipment used across utility operations. Team members assist with inventory management, equipment calibration, deliveries to job sites, preventative maintenance, and safe warehouse operations while working closely with internal customers and field crews. We are looking for someone who is safety-focused, mechanically inclined, detail-oriented, and enjoys working in a fast-paced team environment. If you take pride in keeping operations running smoothly and want to build a rewarding career in the utility industry, we encourage you to apply.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND COMPETENCIES

Under general supervision, performs storeroom and toolroom functions, including the receipt, storage, issuance, maintenance, testing, and tracking of materials, tools, equipment, and specialized utility devices. This role supports electric utility operations by ensuring materials and tools are available, compliant, calibrated, and maintained to industry and company standards. Responsibilities include shipping and receiving, inventory control, preventive maintenance, calibration, testing, repair, documentation, customer support, and safe operation of equipment. Performs emergency and overtime work as required. Consistent and reliable attendance is an essential function of this position.

Communicates and coordinates directly with internal and external customers using face-to-face interactions, phone, email, and other communication tools.

Under general supervision, maintains inventory of materials, tools, equipment, and repair parts, including cycle counting, documentation, bin locations, reorder points, and inventory accuracy.

Under general supervision, operates power and material handling equipment safely, including forklifts, parts pickers, pole loaders, pallet jacks, hand trucks, cranes, and hoists.

Understanding load weights and verifies lifting capacity to prevent overloads while following all safety procedures.

Under general supervision, performs preventative maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, adjustment, repairs, and condition assessments on tools and equipment, documenting all work performed.

Under general supervision, prepares and completes documentation for issuing and returning materials and tools, work orders, receiving reports, sales tickets, maintenance records, and other documents as necessary.

Under general supervision, receives, stores, and prepares hazardous materials for proper handling and disposal in strict compliance with policies and regulations.

Under general supervision, delivers materials, tools, and equipment to job sites as requested to prevent work stoppages and support field operations.

Accountability - Holds self and others responsible for goals, outcomes, deadlines, and objectives and follows through on commitments. Takes accountability for delivering on commitments; owns mistakes and uses them as opportunities for learning and development.

Adaptability- Maintains a positive attitude in the face of change; appropriately adjusts behavior and activities to changing conditions.

Decision Making- Moves quickly to make good decisions and commit to a clear course of action; comfortable making sound decisions based on partial information; willing to take appropriate risks in order to maintain momentum; shows a strong bias toward action.

Initiative- Takes action on their own without being prompted; handles problems independently; able to resolve issues without relying on extensive help from others; does more than is expected or asked.

Teamwork- The ability to effectively interact, cooperate, collaborate, and manage conflicts with other people. Shows enthusiasm toward being a member of the group; actively participates in team meetings and activities; leverages the skills and interests of coworkers to achieve goals and solve problems; supports team decisions.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

Working knowledge of warehouse and toolroom operations, including material handling, inventory control, and equipment maintenance practices.

Ability to safely operate material handling and shop equipment such as forklifts, parts pickers, pallet jacks, cranes, hoists, and related tools, or the ability to obtain required certifications.

Ability to read, understand, and follow written procedures, safety rules, work instructions, and technical documentation.

Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills related to utility tools, equipment, and devices.

REQUIRED EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or GED required.

At least two years of experience in a storeroom, warehouse, toolroom, maintenance, or utility related environment preferred.

Experience working with inventory systems, work orders, or maintenance documentation preferred.

An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.

Experience maintaining, repairing, calibrating, or testing tools and equipment is preferred; training will be provided as applicable.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Valid driver's license and required certifications (such as forklift operation, equipment operation, or specialized testing) must be obtained and maintained as part of the position, with training provided by the employer.

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