QA Technician

- 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.

- 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 assignments

- Works with a limited degree of supervision, with oversight focused only on complex new assignment

- Acts as an informal resource for colleagues with less experience

- 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. This position works: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift and rotates weekly.

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.