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: Bettendorf
Employment Status: Hourly Full-Time
Function: Manufacturing
Pay Range: ($21/hr - $31.25/hr)
Target Bonus: 5.0%
Req ID: 27686

Summary

Lincoln Electric Automation is seeking a Quality Technician for our Bettendorf, IA location to perform in-process and final inspections, maintain quality standards, and support continuous improvement within a fast-paced automation environment. This role ensures that assemblies, weldments, and tooling meet engineering and customer requirements.

In addition to competitive pay, Lincoln Electric offers an annual bonus program, student loan repayment program PLUS tuition reimbursement, medical/dental/vision, paid time off and many more outstanding benefits!

Responsibilities

Perform in-process and final inspections on assemblies, weldments, and fabricated components.
Maintain and calibrate inspection and measuring equipment.
Identify and document nonconformities; assist in corrective actions.
Work with engineering and fabrication teams to resolve quality issues.
Provide feedback to improve workflow, documentation, and process efficiency.
Complete inspection reports and quality documentation.
Support assembly, fit-up, hydraulic line plumbing, and customer run-off.
Assist with field start-up and customer training as needed (overnight travel required).
Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area.

Required Education & Experience

High school diploma or GED required; technical training preferred.
Proficient in reading blueprints and GD&T.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
Experience with CMM systems (Leica, Faro Arm) and PolyWorks preferred.
Knowledge of manufacturing equipment, inspection tools, and procedures.
Ability to operate forklifts and overhead cranes safely.
Effective communication and teamwork skills.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical demands: While performing duties of job, employee is typically required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; bend; squat; climb; see, talk and hear. Be able to climb ladders; lift hand tools up to 40 lbs. consistently, and parts up to 50 lbs. consistently. Repetition with activity. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
Work environment: The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Shift:

Full time, Monday-Friday (7am-3:30pm), overtime as needed.

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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