QA/Production Support Technician

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 11,000 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: Euclid - 22801 - Cleveland, OH, United States (US) Employment Status: Hourly Full-Time Function: Manufacturing Req ID: 25186 PURPOSE: Initiate, support, and lead Production Team activities targeting the performance of all Quality continuous improvement and assurance functions within Machine or Consumable Divisions. Reports to Quality Assurance Supervisor.- JOB DESCRIPTION (DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES) * Promote an atmosphere of continuous process and employee improvement. * Support or drive Continuous Improvement activities. * Enforce quality standards in all facets of the assigned areas. * Assist with the evaluation, proper identification, and disposition of all non-conforming items and materials. * Follow all significant product, document and process changes which affect quality. * Work with departmental supervision in developing and maintaining a trained work force. * Support Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing, and Research and Development in the Design, Introduction, Inspection and Maintenance of new and existing equipment. * Define, troubleshoot and assist in measurement and resolution of daily production quality problems. * Must have an uncompromising attitude towards Quality. * Maintain manufacturing quality performance metrics and/or quality records. * Take active role in Stop Ship investigations and Stop Ship rework tracking/coordination. * Take active role in analysis of scrap and yield opportunities. * Perform work center, finished product and process audits, as required. * Create Process Maps. * Initiate CAPA Determinations. * Report safety near misses and incidents whenever applicable. * Assumes additional responsibilities as needed or directed in support of the Company's 2025 Strategy. BASIC REQUIREMENTS * 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. a. Completes a variety of atypical assignments b. Works with a limited degree of supervision, with oversight focused only on complex new assignment c. Acts as an informal resource for colleagues with less experience * Technician IV: Vocational training and 8+ years of experience in a relevant work environment is required; or High School Diploma/GED with 10+ years experience in a relevant work environment. a. Has advanced and specialized expertise, typically developed through a combination of job-related training and considerable work experience b. Works autonomously within established procedures and practices c. May act as a lead, coordinating and facilitating the work of others * Ability to work effectively and cross-functionally onApply here: https://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=YmJnZW5lcmljLjExNjYzLjEwNTA4QGxpbmNvbG5lbGVjdHJpY2NvbXAuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t