Manufacturing Technician

Lincoln Electric has an excellent opportunity for a Manufacturing Technician. The Manufacturing Technician will perform multiple hands-on functions within the Consumables Methods Group, ranging from the support of daily production operations to the development of new and improved manufacturing processes. This includes a focus on the continuous improvement of safety, quality, productivity, and manufacturing costs.

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

• Support day to day operations in the Euclid Consumables group either autonomously or as part of a larger support group.
• Use schematics, diagrams, written and verbal descriptions or defined plans to perform testing and troubleshooting on electronic or mechanical components, equipment or systems.
• Set up and conduct tests under operational conditions to investigate processes and product designs. May work independently or under the direction of a Consumable Methods and Process Engineer or Engineering Manager.
• Assist with the execution of Permission Notes to test process changes, material changes, and new/redesigned products
• Gathers, maintains, formats, compiles and manipulates technical data using established formulae and procedures and performs detailed mathematical calculations.
• Must be able to perform basic analysis of raw data and make decisions based on the analysis.
• Responsible for safety, cleanliness of work area, and workmanship while performing assigned duties.
• Review, understand, and follow the departmental procedures that are associated with this job.
• Responsible for product quality and productivity resulting from the manufacturing processes.
• Create and maintain all documentation associated with the manufacturing process
• Evaluate assigned Employee Suggestions, create Permission Notes, and Change Requests.
• Interact with all departments as required to support Consumable Division initiatives. These include, but are not limited to: R&D, Marketing, Supply Management, all production departments, QA.
• Assumes additional responsibilities as needed or directed in support of the Company’s Strategy.

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.

• Has full proficiency in a range of technical processes or procedures (or deep skills in a single area) through job-related training and considerable work experience
• Completes a variety of atypical assignments
• Works within defined technical processes and procedures or methodologies and may help determine the appropriate approach for new assignments
• Works with a limited degree of supervision, with oversight focused only on complex new assignments
• 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.

• Has advanced and specialized expertise, typically developed through a combination of job-related training and considerable work experience
• Proposes improvements to processes
• May act as a lead, coordinating and facilitating the work of others but is not a supervisor
• Works autonomously within established procedures and practices
• Spends a majority of working time performing the same work processes and activities as employees on team

• Continuous Improvement Tier Gray certification is desirable
• Must be able to work independently or as part of a team.
• Must have an in-depth knowledge of the processes, machines, and equipment in the Euclid Consumable Division
• Must be able to run production equipment where applicable
• Must be proficient at Excel, Word, and Outlook. Must be willing to become proficient in MES, SAP, PowerPoint, Mini-Tab, and other similar software

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.