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 ID: 27333
Purpose
This role is responsible for overseeing quality assurance checks on incoming materials, ensuring compliance with specifications, conducting PAPR inspections, and contributing to related projects. It also plays a critical role in executing stock audits and supporting the rejection processes for subsidiary operations
Reports to Quality Assurance Manager.
Job Description
- 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.
- Define, troubleshoot, and assist in resolution of daily production quality problems.
- Must have an uncompromising attitude towards Quality.
- Maintain manufacturing quality performance metrics and/or quality records.
- Manage Quality aspects of Stop Shipment process, from initiation to closure.
- 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 Requirements
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.
Environmental, Health, and Safety
- 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 pertain to this job.
- Work in a safe manner and observe all company EHS and JHA procedures.
- Follow safe equipment operating procedures and only operate equipment when guards are in place and in good condition.
- Know that the company EHS procedures are contained in reference books, such as SSW Specifications, Plant Rules and Regulations, and Material Safety Data Sheets. Immediately notify the Supervisor if there is any safety hazard, any equipment not operating correctly, or if there are any questions regarding EHS and JHA procedures.
Personal Protective Equipment
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.
