Manufacturing Assurance Specialist

Lincoln Electric; Plymouth (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8% target bonus

Job summary

Lincoln Electric in Plymouth, MI, is seeking a hands-on Production Technician to support daily manufacturing operations, ensure safety and quality, and maintain schedule attainment. You will troubleshoot on the floor, participate in audits, and train teammates while partnering with Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain.

This hourly full-time role emphasizes lean practices, 5S, and continuous improvement. Candidates should have 3+ years in manufacturing, strong problem-solving and teamwork

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing, production operations, quality, or related industrial environment.
• Experience troubleshooting manufacturing processes and supporting production teams.
• Strong communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications and manufacturing ERP systems.
• Ability to work effectively across Production, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain.

Responsibilities

• Support daily production activities to ensure safe, on-schedule execution of manufacturing plans.
• Assist leadership in maintaining workflow and resolving disruptions.
• Troubleshoot product, process, material, and labor issues affecting safety, quality, or productivity.
• Conduct workmanship audits, process audits, and first-article inspections.
• Monitor quality trends and assist in corrective actions.
• Lead investigations related to quality and production interruptions.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Problem solving

Leadership

MS Office

ERP systems

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree preferred

Tools

ERP software

MS Office

Job description

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 https://www.lincolnelectric.com .

Location: Plymouth - 46247
Employment Status: Hourly Full-Time
Function: Manufacturing
Pay Range: ($50,304.64 - $71,863.78)
Target Bonus: 8.0%

Position Summary

Support daily production operations by ensuring manufacturing processes are executed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with established quality standards. Serve as the primary production-floor resource for troubleshooting, training, process compliance, workmanship verification, and continuous improvement activities. Partner closely with Production, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain to remove constraints, improve operational performance, and maintain schedule attainment.

Core Responsibilities

• Support daily production activities to ensure safe, efficient, and on-schedule execution of manufacturing plans.
• Assist Production leadership in maintaining workflow, resolving production disruptions, and removing operational constraints.
• Troubleshoot product, process, material, and labor issues that impact safety, quality, delivery, or productivity.
• Perform workmanship audits, process audits, and first-article inspections to ensure adherence to established standards and work instructions.
• Monitor quality trends, rework, scrap, and warranty-related issues and assist in implementing corrective actions.
• Lead and support root cause investigations related to quality, production interruptions, and operational performance concerns.
• Assist with onboarding, training, cross-training, qualification, and skills certification of production personnel.
• Provide coaching and technical support to production employees to ensure compliance with standard work and workmanship requirements.
• Support implementation of engineering changes, updated work instructions, and process improvements on the production floor.
• Partner with Manufacturing Engineering to identify opportunities for improved productivity, quality, ergonomics, and process efficiency.
• Monitor material flow and elevate shortages or issues that may impact production schedules.
• Maintain visual management systems, support 5S activities, and promote adherence to Lean manufacturing principles.

Core Responsibilities (Continued)

• Assist in coordinating containment actions for quality concerns and support customer, internal, and ISO audits as required.
• Provide support and leadership coverage for Lead Build Technicians and other production functions as needed.
• Support EHS, housekeeping, and compliance initiatives to maintain a safe and organized work environment.
• Assist the Production Manager with workforce deployment, labor balancing, and resource optimization activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support operational objectives.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate degree in Manufacturing Technology, Industrial Technology, Engineering Technology, or related field preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing, production operations, quality, assembly, or related industrial environment.
• Demonstrated experience troubleshooting manufacturing processes and supporting production teams.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing drawings, work instructions, quality requirements, and production processes.
• Experience conducting inspections, audits, problem-solving activities, and corrective action implementation.
• Strong communication, leadership, coaching, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and manufacturing ERP systems.
• Ability to work effectively across Production, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain, and Quality functions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma training.
• Experience in electrical panel assembly, controls manufacturing, automation systems, or industrial equipment manufacturing.
• Experience with training, workforce development, and skills certification programs.
• Working knowledge of ISO quality systems and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience serving as a lead technician, team leader, or manufacturing support resource.

Shop-floor focused role requiring extensive interaction with production personnel, materials, equipment, and manufacturing processes. Regular walking, standing, troubleshooting, training, and hands-on support of production activities are required. Adherence to all safety, PPE, and company policies is required.

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.

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