Quality Assurance 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 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: Euclid - 22801  
Employment Status: Hourly Full-Time  
Function: Manufacturing  
Req ID: 25667  

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Summary

Lincoln Electric is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician for our Euclid, Ohio headquarters operation. The Quality Assurance Technician plays a key role in conducting scheduled Internal Quality Audits to determine if the internal quality system is effective. 

In addition to competitive pay, Lincoln Electric offers a lucrative profit-sharing plan, student loan repayment program PLUS tuition reimbursement, medical/dental/vision, 401(k) with company match, paid time off and many more outstanding benefits! 
 

What You Will Do

The QA Technician will support various functions and activities to include covering internal ISO audits as well as other external bodies such as NIOSH. In addition, you will: 

• Plan and conduct internal ISO9001 Quality Audits according to schedule; work closely with all departments inclusive of ISO9001
• Use audit guidelines, checklists and prior audit results to determine audit paths
• Gather and document objective evidence during audit interview process; determine whether quality activities comply with specifications, procedures, and standards
• Record and document audit results in the company’s online audit system and review the results of the audit with the Department Manager of the area being audited.
• Complete corrective action determinations including associated risk assessments
• Draft corrective actions and action items in a clear and compelling way for use by others
• Conduct verifications of corrective actions and action items including verification using objective evidence 
• Guide, support and answer third party quality audits and surveys including all required correspondence
• Perform work center, finished product and process audits, as required
• Review, understand, and follow the departmental procedures, Work Instructions Specifications and Plant Rules and Regulations that are associated with the performance of this job
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Quality Assurance Manager
• Promote an atmosphere of continuous process and employee improvement.

Education & Experience 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. 

• 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. 

• Additional training and or knowledge in the quality auditor field and procedures is desirable

• Computer skills in MS Office and Windows operating system.
• Experience in developing and maintaining records and to follow projects through to conclusion
• Ability to obtain ISO 9001 Auditor Certification
• Ability to review and evaluate specifications, procedures, and processes
• Ability to communicate effectively and cross-functionally in production, support and corporate areas on a regular basis. 
• Self-motivated and exhibit the ability to work with minimal supervision
• Must understand the Quality Policy and how it relates to this job
• Must understand the relevance and importance of the quality activities and how they contribute to the achievement of the quality objectives.
• Capable of frequent standing and walking and lifting up to 60 lbs
• Must have excellent attendance, safety and work record

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.