Technician at Lincoln Electric

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 11,000 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 - Cleveland, OH, United States (US)
Employment Status: Hourly Full-Time
Function: Manufacturing
Req ID: 25187 

PURPOSE: Identify, analyze, and report defects and their potential causes by performing part inspections, diagnosing machine test failures (Machines) or PC Board rejections (Electronics), and performing audits. Reports to Quality Assurance Supervisor.

JOB DESCRIPTION (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 the 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 measurement and resolution of daily production quality problems.
• Maintain inspection and test performance metrics and/or quality records.
• Take active role in analysis of yield opportunities.
• Identify and tag all non-conforming items discovered.
• Assist in quality training and performance feedback of production personnel to production supervision.
• Perform employee, work center, and piece check audits, as required.
• Initiate CAPA Determinations.
• Report safety near misses and incidents whenever applicable.

• Assist in the diagnosis and repair of machines (Machines) or PC Boards (Electronics) tagged as non-conforming
• Assumes additional responsibilities as needed or directed in support of the Company’s 2025 Strategy.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS

• 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.
• Ability to use digital multi-meter (DMM) to make electrical measurements.
• Skilled in equipment and/or electronics troubleshooting is desirable.
• 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.