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:
Carthage-
Carthage,
TN,
United States (US) Employment Status:
Hourly Full-Time Function:
Quality Assurance/Control Req ID:
25112 Join our team in Carthage, TN!! We offer competitive pay with training opportunities to advance your career. Benefits offered include tuition reimbursement, 401K matching, paid holidays, quarterly bonuses, PTO package, & much more! Shift: 1st shift Summary of the Position Tests and inspects manufactured products at various stages while in process, along with completed parts, to determine and maintain the quality and reliability of products by performing the following duties.
Key Deliverables Works safely and supports safety within their team and across the organization.
Key Responsibilities/Essential Functions - 95% - Timely completion of projects and reports
- Performs internal audits on processes and procedures
- Instrument calibrations and data accuracy
- Performs comprehensive quality assessments of products in all stages of the manufacturing process.
- Completes product assessments on a timely basis to ensure a smooth flow of material through the processes and into finished goods.
- Understands the various manufacturing processes and standard operating procedures.
- Trains operator to recognize acceptable vs. unacceptable physical characteristics of raw, in-process, and finished material per specification and customer requirements. Works with manufacturing personnel to identify root causes of non-conformances.
- Understands any physical testing requirements for manufactured material.
- Processes returns for manufactured and purchased products. Investigates the root cause and take corrective action when necessary. Ensures that all documentation is properly completed and routed to the appropriate personnel.
- Performs receipt inspection of raw material and notifies purchasers of manufacturing issues. Then initiating a DMN and quarantines material
- Maintains computer database for CAR and calibration records
Safety Training, Team Meetings & Lean concepts - 5% - Participates in safety and skill training and demonstrates a high regard for safety at all times
- Attends team meetings
- Utilizes lean tools: 6s, visual factory concepts in maintaining order, cleanliness, and a safe work environment
- Participate in all required skills training and educational courses
- Must be willing and able to wear required personal protective equipment while performing the job as required by the company
Education and/or Experience Preferred - High school diploma or general education degree (GED) Some experience in a manufacturing setting is preferred. Exposure to Quality Controls is preferred.
Core Competencies Required from Employees Maintains a Customer Focus - Demonstrating exceptional service to both internal and external customers giving high priority to understanding and satisfying the customer.
Takes Ownership - Demonstrates a continuous drive to achieve superior results and takes responsibility for those results.
Is a Team Player - Has the ability to collaborate effectively with others to achieve common goals. Recognizes situations in which team members need to work together to solve work tasks at hand.
Uses Sound Judgment / Integrity - Takes action that is well-reasoned, and represents the best interest of the business.
Achieves Quality Results - Flawlessly executes objectives to ensure the long-term success of the organization.
Key Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Qualities Required Language Skills - Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports and business correspondence. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Mathematical Skills - Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Reasoning Ability - Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Physical Demands of Position - Sitting or standing for a 10-hour work day as the job dictates, with occasional overtime
- Heavy or constant visual attention is required when performing the job
- Ability to lift 35 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds team lifting, raising or lowering an object from one level to another, including upward pulling
- Ability to handle job materials, sizing, holding, grasping, turning, or otherwise working with the hands
- Heavy or constant visual attention is required when performing the job
Reasonable Accommodation -- The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required for the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 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: Nashville Job Segment: Welding, Quality Assurance, Testing, Database, Fabrication, Manufacturing, Technology