Quality Technician

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:
Manufacturing
Pay Range: ($45,968.00
- $68,952.00
)
Target Bonus: %
Req :
27455

Initiate, support, and lead Production Team activities targeting Quality continuous improvement and assurance within Machine Division. Reports to Quality Assurance Supervisor.

• 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.

• Technician 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 assignments

b. Works with a limited degree of supervision, with oversight focused only on complex new assignment

c. Acts as an informal resource for colleagues with less experience

• Technician 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 experience

b. Works autonomously within established procedures and practices

c. 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.

• Understand the Company’s EHS Policy and how it relates to this job.
• Be aware of OSHA and EPA laws and regulations as well as the Company’s Plant Rules and Regulations that…