Job Description

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: Mason  
Employment Status: Hourly Full-Time  
Function: Quality Assurance/Control  
Pay Range: ($42,375.00- $63,563.00)
Target Bonus: %
Req ID: 26451  

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Job Responsibilities

Tests and inspects products at various production stages, compiles/evaluates statistical data to maintain quality and reliability to Harris Products Group standards. Audits production processes to ensure adherence to procedures and proper recording of quality data.

Key Deliverables

• Works safely and promotes safety within the team and organization.
• Completes projects and reports timely.
• Maintains test data and performs lab testing.
• Manages product certification database.
• Conducts internal audits on processes/procedures.
• Performs braze tests, instrument calibrations, and other QA duties.
• Submits layer process audit results.

Key Accountability Metrics

• Safety metrics
• Data accuracy and consistency
• Lab reporting metrics
• Return Material Authorization (RMA) metrics
• Internal Audits
• EBITB

Key Responsibilities/Essential Functions

• Safety : Works safely and supports team safety.
• Product Certifications/Braze Testing (50%) : Performs cooling curves, tensile tests, brazing tests, chemical analysis, hardness testing, flux testing, pH testing, cleanliness testing, induction and torch brazing analysis, creates spectrometry standards, performs PMs on lab equipment, assists in maintaining ISO:17025 certification, logs lab humidity and temperature, other testing duties.
• Product/Process Inspections (35%) : Conducts quality assessments, layered process audits, monitors and records test lab information, completes product assessments, understands manufacturing processes, performs receipt inspection and testing, mounts, grinds, and polishes samples, operates stereoscope and microscope, operates Starrett CNC.
• Quality Support Processes (10%) : Tests returned material, investigates root causes, takes corrective action.
• Team-Based Problem Solving/Projects (5%) : Participates in cross-functional teams to identify root causes of non-conformances.

Job Requirements

Education and/or Experience

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent, plus one-year related experience/training, or equivalent combination of education and experience in a lab technician role.
• Good computer skills; effective written and verbal communication; ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously.

Preferred:

• Associate's degree in a technical field.
• Experience in metallurgical or chemistry testing of metals.
• Six Sigma experience.
• SAP experience.

Key Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Qualities

Language Skills:

• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating/maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and technical specifications.
• Ability to write reports, correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to present information and respond to questions from managers, clients, and customers.

Mathematical Skills:

• Ability to apply basic algebra and geometry concepts.
• Ability to use fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions in practical situations.

Reasoning Ability:

• Ability to solve practical problems with limited standardization.
• Ability to interpret various instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Other Qualities:

• Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel.
• Lean Manufacturing experience.
• Smart Sheets experience.

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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