QA Technician

Lincoln Electric • Cleveland, OH

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About The Position

Lincoln Electric has an outstanding opportunity for a Quality Assurance Technician supporting our Cleveland, Ohio manufacturing operation (headquarters). The Quality Assurance Technician will play a key role in supporting quality checks and other quality related tasks for the consumable division.

Requirements

• Level II: Vocational Training & 3+ years of related experience or, GED with 5+ years in related field.
• Level III: Vocational Training & 5+ years of related experience or, Associates Degree in related field or, High School Diploma or equivalent & 7+ years of experience in related field.
• Experience working with a limited degree of supervision, with oversight focused only on complex new assignments.
• Ability to act as an informal resource for colleagues with less experience.
• Ability to work rotating shifts.
• Demonstrated computer skills in MS Office and Windows operating system.
• Knowledge and understanding of divisional products & related processes.
• Basic knowledge of Lean principles, 5S, quality assurance tools, procedures, measurement techniques.
• Ability to develop and maintain records and to follow projects through to conclusion.
• Excellent oral, written communication and people skills.
• Excellent organizational skills to handle a constantly changing set of priorities with minimal supervision.
• Capable of frequent standing, walking, and lifting up to 60 lbs.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of Lincoln Electric 6 Sigma Gray Belt online training or direct equivalent is highly desirable.
• Additional technical training in the Quality Assurance field or Root Cause Analysis is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Gathers, maintains, formats, compiles and manipulates technical data using established formulae and procedures and performs detailed mathematical calculations.
• Must have an uncompromising attitude towards quality.
• Must thoroughly understand, enforce and follow the Lincoln Electric Quality Management System as it applies to all daily activities.
• Encouraged to initiate changes for continuous product and process improvement.
• Maintain manufacturing quality performance metrics and/or quality records.
• Assist with the evaluation, proper identification, and disposition of all non-conforming items and materials.
• Be aware of all products, documents, and process changes in your area of responsibility which affect quality.
• Utilize the Quality Management System and appropriate divisional personnel to support or drive Continuous Improvement.
• Assist in the training and performance feedback of production personnel to production supervision.
• Develop and perform random process and product audits.
• Assumes additional responsibilities as needed or directed in support of the Company's 2025 Strategy.

Benefits

• Competitive pay with a lucrative annual profit-sharing incentive.
• Student loan repayment.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Paid time off/paid holidays.
• Retirement.
• Medical/dental/vision.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Machinery Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED