Quality Technician

Lincoln Electric

  • Euclid, OH
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
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: Euclid - 22801
Employment Status: Hourly Full-Time
Function: Quality Assurance/Control
Req ID: 26961​​SummaryLincoln Electric has an outstanding opportunity for a Quality Technician, at our Euclid manufacturing headquarters. The Quality Technician plays a key role supporting our Machine Division, and will initiate, support, and lead Production Team activities targeting Quality continuous improvement and assurance within Machine Division. Reports to Quality Assurance Supervisor.In addition to competitive pay, Lincoln Electric offers a lucrative profit-sharing plan, student loan repayment program PLUS tuition reimbursement, medical/dental/vision, 401(k) with company match, paid time off and many more outstanding benefits!Job Duties and Responsibilities
  • Promote an atmosphere of continuous process and employee improvement.
  • Support or drive Continuous Improvement activities.
  • Enforce Quality standards in all facets of the assigned areas.
  • Assist with the evaluation, proper identification, and disposition of all non-conforming items and materials.
  • Follow all significant product, document and process changes which affect Quality.
  • Work with departmental supervision in developing and maintaining a trained work force.
  • Support Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing, and Research and Development in the Design, Introduction, Inspection and Maintenance of new and existing equipment.
  • Define, troubleshoot and assist in the measurement and resolution of daily production Quality problems.
  • Must have an uncompromising attitude towards Quality.
  • Maintain manufacturing Quality performance metrics and/or Quality records.
  • Help production departments manage Quality aspects of Stop Shipment process.
  • Take active role in Stop Ship investigations and Stop Ship rework tracking/coordination.
  • Take active role in analysis of scrap and yield opportunities.
  • Perform work center, finished product and process audits, as required.
  • Create Process Maps.
  • Initiate CAPA Determinations.
  • Report safety near misses and incidents whenever applicable.
Basic RequirementsTechnician III: Vocational training and 5+ years of experience in a relevant work environment is required; or High School Diploma/GED with 7+ years experience in a relevant work environment.a. Completes a variety of atypical assignmentsb. Works with a limited degree of supervision, with oversight focused only on complex new assignmentc. Acts as an informal resource for colleagues with less experienceTechnician IV: Vocational training and 8+ years of experience in a relevant work environment is required; or High School Diploma/GED with 10+ years’ experience in a relevant work environment.a. Has advanced and specialized expertise, typically developed through a combination of job-related training and considerable work experienceb. Works autonomously within established procedures and practicesc. May act as a lead, coordinating and facilitating the work of others
  • Ability to work effectively and cross-functionally on the shop floor on a regular basis.
  • Demonstrated computer skills in MS Office and Windows operating system.
  • Ability to develop and maintain records and to follow projects through to conclusion.
  • Basic understanding and knowledge of manufacturing engineering and Quality standards.
  • Ability to use measurement and inspection tools such as Calipers, Micrometers, Pins, Gauges, Protractor, and Scale.
  • Capable of frequent standing and walking and lifting up to 60 lbs.
  • Must have excellent attendance, safety and work record.
  • Ability to work rotating shifts.
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.

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