Tester

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: Manufacturing
Req ID: 25140 

 

 
Come join our team in Carthage, TN We offer a competitive benefits package and growth opportunities

HOURLY NON-EXEMPT POSITION

Hours are Monday - Thursday 6:00am - 4:30pm. Hours are subject to change. 2nd shift available.

 

Job Title:    Tester – Level 1

Job is located on site in Carthage, TN. 

 

Summary of the Position

Process orders for production efficiently and accurately by performing the following duties.

Key Deliverables 

This position is responsible for testing brazed products to identify leaks and other defects prior to shipping. In this position, you will also work safely and support safety within the team across the organization.  This position requires close attention to detail. 

Key Responsibilities/Essential Functions - 95%


Operate a helium test chamber or water tank that identifies leaks
Log parts into the database
Inspect and identify dents, inaccurate size of parts, and any other detail that does not meet customer quality standards
Work with quality control inspector on parts that do not meet leak test and inspection standards
Produce quality products while maintaining customer and production standards
Maintain a safe work area by working safely, following safety guidelines, and wearing required personal protective equipment
Hand-eye coordination in the operation of various tools
Supports the team as needed throughout production and with employee needs
Perform any other job responsibilities directed by management as business dictates


      

      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
Must be willing and able to wear all 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)

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.

 

Takes Ownership – Demonstrates a continuous drive to achieve superior results and takes responsibility for those results.

 

Key Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Qualities Required

Language Skills - Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, blueprints, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.                               

Mathematical Skills - Ability to accurately identify numbers, fitting numbers, read calipers, and read test outputs on various machines.                                             

Reasoning Ability - Ability to solve practical problems and deal with various 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
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.