About this role
<p>Lincoln Electric is a high-performance industrial machinery and technology leader who helps customers manufacture and maintain vital equipment and infrastructure. Lincoln Electric’s innovative solutions enable higher quality and productivity across a variety of processes including welding, cutting, brazing, machining, process automation, and field repair. The Company leverages proprietary technologies and expertise in materials science, power electronics, automation, and intelligent software to help customers build better and achieve resilience in their operations. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Lincoln Electric is the essential ‘Linc’ that keeps the economy running. The Company operates 71 manufacturing and automation facilities across 20 countries and serves customers in over 160 countries. For more information about Lincoln Electric and its products and services, visit the Company’s website at <a href="https://www.lincolnelectric.com">https://www.lincolnelectric.com</a>.</p> <p> </p> <p>Location: <strong>Gainesville</strong> <br>Req ID: <strong>29235</strong> </p> <p> </p> <p></p><div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Summary of the Position</H2> </div><div><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Monitor product quality by testing and inspecting manufactured and purchased products at various stages of the production process; compile and evaluate statistical data to determine and maintain quality and reliability of products to Harris Products Group standards.</span></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Key Deliverables</H2> </div><div><ul> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Random inspection of manufactured products in Assembly and Kit Packing</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Monitor AQL inspection of products received from Poland</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Calibration logs and schedules</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Calibration of equipment in respective work areas</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Maintain rework locations in Assembly/Kit Packing Areas</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Work safely and support safety within their team across the organization</span></li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Key Accountability Metrics</H2> </div><div><ul> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Data accuracy and consistency</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Rework location reporting metrics</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Suspended Material Deviation metrics</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Timely completion of projects and reports</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Regulator Assembly First Pass Yield metrics</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Customer Warranty Returns as a % of sales</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Safety - No lost time accident (personal)</span></li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Key Responsibilities/Essential Functions</H2> </div><div><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Product/Process Inspections – 60%</strong></span></p> <ul type="disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Performs comprehensive quality assessments of product in assembly, machining and kit packing processes.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Monitors and records quality checks throughout the assembly and kit packing processes.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Completes product assessments in a timely manner to ensure a smooth flow of material through the assembly and kit packing processes and into finished goods.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Remains current with understanding of the various manufacturing processes in assembly and kit packing and standard operating procedures.</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Quality Support Processes – 25%</strong></span></p> <ul type="disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Maintains quality records in assembly and kit packing areas.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Assists operators in making decisions pertaining to quality and offers guidance related to assembly and kit packing issues that affect quality.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Maintains calibration databases and hard files and performs calibration of equipment in respective work areas.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong> </strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Team Based Problem Solving/Projects – 10%</strong></span></p> <ul type="disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Participates on cross-functional teams to identify root causes of non-conformances.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Works with plant personnel, training them to recognize acceptable versus unacceptable physical characteristics of in- process and finished material according to specifications and customer requirements.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Reviews weekly production schedule in order to expedite inspection of products when necessary.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Participate in 6S initiatives.</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Safety -- 5%</strong></span></p> <p> </p> <ul type="disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Works safely and supports safety within their team across the organization – as required.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Participates in safety training and demonstrates a high regard for safety at all times.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Wears personal protective equipment as required by plant safety regulations.</span></li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Education and/or Experience</H2> </div><div><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Required –</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">High school diploma or GED.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Minimum of one year of related manufacturing experience, product knowledge and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience in a Quality position.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Proficient computer skills; effective written and verbal communication; ability to simultaneously execute multiple assignments.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Knowledge and experience in calibration of process measuring equipment.</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Preferred –</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Six Sigma experience</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Lean Manufacturing experience</span></li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Core Competencies</H2> </div><div><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Maintains a Customer Focus</strong> – Demonstrating exceptional service to both internal and external customers giving high priority to understanding and satisfying the customer.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Takes Ownership</strong> – Demonstrates a continuous drive to achieve superior results and takes responsibility for those results.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Is a Team Player</strong> – 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.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Uses Sound Judgment / Integrity </strong>– Takes action that is well-reasoned, which represents the best interest of the business.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Achieves Quality Results</strong> – Flawlessly executes on objectives to ensure the long- term success of the organization.</span></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Key Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Qualities Required</H2> </div><div><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Language Skills</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Ability to write reports and correspondence.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong> </strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Mathematical Skills</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.</span></li> </ul> <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong> </strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Reasoning Ability</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Ability to solve practical problems.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong> </strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Other Qualities</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Computer skills including a proficiency in MS Office</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong> </strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong> </strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Physical Demands of Position – See Physical Demands Form</strong></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong> </strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong><em>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</em></strong></span></p></div></div></div><p> </p> <hr> <p><strong>Lincoln Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer.</strong> 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.</p>