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
Req ID: 26051
Summary
Lincoln Electric has an outstanding opportunity for a Chemistry Technician, supporting our Cleveland manufacturing operation. The Chemistry Technician will provide high quality, timely chemical testing services, analysis, and technical leadership to support manufacturing and product development.
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!
What You Will Do
Play a key role in chemical test technical leadership, test services, and analysis to engineers and scientists in areas such as production, operations, maintenance, safety, quality, process improvement, or product development. Specifically, you will:
• Use schematics, diagrams, written and verbal descriptions or defined plans to perform testing and troubleshooting on raw materials, finished consumable products, welds, and machine components.
• Gather, maintains, format, compile and manipulate technical data using established formulae and procedures and performs detailed mathematical calculations.
• Understand and explain the detailed test theory and machine operation; reports results and keep thorough records.
• Maintain assigned test equipment, including preventive maintenance and minor repairs, and ensures devices are operating correctly and safely. Keeps assigned work areas clean.
• Assumes additional responsibilities as needed or directed in support of the Company’s 2025 Strategy, including continuous improvement (Lean / 5S) activities.
Education & Experience Requirements
• Chemistry degree (Bachelor of Science) preferred OR 15+ years of experience in analytical chemistry testing and analysis, along with GED, and proven technical knowledge of this field.
• Has full proficiency in a range of technical processes or procedures: ICPs, Spark OES testers, Carbon/Sulfur or Moisture Analyzers and/or other analytical chemistry test devices.
• Experience managing multiple projects in a fast paced environment.
• Experience working within defined technical processes and procedures; installing new equipment when needed.
• Computer proficiency, including use of Microsoft Office and other software.
• Safety experience including best practices and required standards, industrial environments preferred.
• Capable of lifting loads up to 60 pounds.
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.
