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Work History
Education
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James (Jim) Maffit

Lincoln Electric
MENTOR,OH
38
years of professional experience

Versatile professional with decades of experience supporting manufacturing, waste management, and workplace safety initiatives. Skilled in training, hazard awareness, and compliance monitoring, with a strong record of teamwork and communication. Focused on building safe, organized, and compliant work environments.

Work History

Safety Committee Member

14 Years 7 Months
Lincoln Electric | 01.2012 - 08.2026
  • Reviewed workplace hazards and recommended corrective actions during safety committee meetings.
  • Supported incident investigations by documenting root causes and follow-up actions.
  • Inspected work areas for OSHA compliance and reported unsafe conditions.
  • Coordinated safety communication between employees, supervisors, and EHS leadership.
  • Tracked corrective action status to ensure timely closure of safety findings.
  • Contributed to safety training discussions covering PPE, lockout/tagout, and hazard awareness.

Wellness Committee Member

14 Years 7 Months
Lincoln Electric | 01.2012 - 08.2026

Create & implement voluntary programs, contests/challenges, lunch n learns, extracurricular activities, and cross-company events as they relate to health, nutrition, quality-of-life, and work-home balance.

Advisory Board Member

26 Years 7 Months
Lincoln Electric | 01.2000 - 08.2026

Attend monthly meetings.

Voice questions/concerns from employees in my represented departments to management.

Communicate answers to questions, state of the business, and other announcements to the departments I represent.

Mechanical/Manufacturing Technologist

37 Years 7 Months
Lincoln Electric | 01.1989 - 08.2026
  • Evaluated manufacturing methods and recommended process changes for improved quality and throughput.
  • Coordinated with engineering and production teams to resolve fabrication issues and maintain workflow.
  • Documented standard operating procedures for equipment setup, inspection, and process control.
  • Trained production staff on process requirements, safety practices, and quality expectations.
  • Monitored material usage and equipment performance to identify opportunities for cost reduction.
  • Design, fabricate, and install machine guards for identified hazards.

Salvage Coordinator

10 Years
Lincoln Electric | 01.2004 - 01.2014

Evaluate total generated waste and separate into specific waste stream categories.

Determine waste streams that can be recycled.

Implement Work Instructions for capturing individual waste streams.

Contact and audit Waste Supplier facilities.

Create Work Instructions and live spreadsheets to capture weights of each individual waste stream as materials are generated.

Generate weekly reports of total scrap pounds vs production pounds.

Determine weekly goals to attain, and report results to management.

Create & implement scrap reduction projects.

Manage the collection, packaging, labeling, storage, inspections, and shipping of hazardous & universal wastes.

Education

High School Diploma

Mentor High School | Mentor, OH

Hazardous Waste Management - Hazardous Waste Management / DOT

Environmental Resource Center | Onsite/Online

Manufacturing EngineeringTechnology - Manufacturing EngineeingTechnology, ToolingU

ToolingU | Online

Skills

Fire safety management
Hazard communication
Lockout/tagout procedures
Safety policy creation
Personal protective equipment
Accident analysis
Manual material handling
Occupational health
Safety training
Chemical safety protocols
Confined space entry
Excavation safety
Incident reporting
Ergonomics evaluation
Powered industrial trucks
Noise control
Machine guarding
Indoor air quality
Welding safety
Rigging safety
Workplace inspection
Lead awareness
Ladder safety
Job safety analysis
First aid administration
Respiratory protection
Fall protection
Hazardous material handling
Forklift safety
Safety standards compliance
Site inspections
Safety audits
Safety program design
Construction site management
Safety policy implementation
Incident investigation
Accident prevention
Safety program assessments
Accident reporting
Site evaluation
Traffic control
Project audits
Meeting participation
Company policy compliance
Site auditing
Implementing safety programs
Performance monitoring
Staff training and mentoring
Safety risk assessment
Time management
Attention to detail
Reliability
Effective communication
Critical thinking
Organizational skills
Crisis management procedures
Team collaboration
Judgment skills
Active listening
Effective communication
Adaptability and flexibility
Decision-making
Industrial safety
Safety engineering
Relationship building
Team building
Task prioritization
Interpersonal skills

Timeline

Safety Committee Member

Lincoln Electric
01.2012 - 08.2026Read More

Wellness Committee Member

Lincoln Electric
01.2012 - 08.2026Read More

Salvage Coordinator

Lincoln Electric
01.2004 - 01.2014Read More

Advisory Board Member

Lincoln Electric
01.2000 - 08.2026Read More

Mechanical/Manufacturing Technologist

Lincoln Electric
01.1989 - 08.2026Read More

Mentor High School

High School Diploma
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Environmental Resource Center

Hazardous Waste Management from Hazardous Waste Management / DOT
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ToolingU

Manufacturing EngineeringTechnology from Manufacturing EngineeingTechnology, ToolingU
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James (Jim) Maffit