QA Technician

QA TechnicianLincoln Electric is a high-performance industrial machinery and technology leader who helps customers manufacture and maintain vital equipment and infrastructure. Lincoln Electric's innovative solutions enable higher quality and productivity across a variety of processes including welding, cutting, brazing, machining, process automation, and field repair. The Company leverages proprietary technologies and expertise in materials science, power electronics, automation, and intelligent software to help customers build better and achieve resilience in their operations. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Lincoln Electric is the essential 'Linc' that keeps the economy running. The Company operates 71 manufacturing and automation facilities across 20 countries and serves customers in over 160 countries.Location: EuclidEmployment Status: Hourly Full-TimeFunction: Quality Assurance/ControlPay Range: ($19.05 / hr - $30.05 / hr) Target Bonus: Variable Profit-sharePurpose: Initiate, support, and lead Production Team activities targeting Quality continuous improvement and assurance within the Consumables Division. Reports to Quality Assurance Supervisor.Job Duties and Responsibilities:The Quality Assurance Technician provides technical support to engineers and scientists in areas such as production, operations, maintenance, safety, testing, process improvement or product development. In addition: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.Basic Requirements:Technician II: Vocational Training & 3+ years of related experience or, GED with 5+ years in related field.Technician III: Vocational training and 5+ years of experience in a relevant work environment is required; or High School Diploma/GED with 7+ years experience in a relevant work environment.Completes a variety of atypical assignmentsWorks with a limited degree of supervision, with oversight focused only on complex new assignmentActs as an informal resource for colleagues with less experienceAbility 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.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.Nearest Major Market: ClevelandJob Segment: Maintenance, Quality Assurance, Equipment Operator, Technician, Welding, Manufacturing, Technology