Quality Control Technican

Jobs2Web; Tennessee; Hybrid; USD 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local bonus plan

Job summary

Harris Products Group, a subsidiary of Lincoln Electric, is seeking a QC Technician to join the Carthage, TN facility. The role focuses on detailed inspections and testing at multiple production stages to ensure product quality and compliance with specifications.

You will support continuous improvement and work closely with production and engineering teams to uphold quality standards. Safety is emphasized; candidates should be prepared to wear required PPE and participate in lean concepts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Manufacturing experience preferred.
• Hands-on welding/brazing experience preferred.
• U.S. citizen or permanent resident status required.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed inspections and testing of manufactured products at various production stages.
• Evaluate materials, in-process parts, and finished goods for conformance to standards.
• Maintain calibration records and data accuracy.
• Coordinate with production and engineering to identify root causes of non-conformances.
• Process returns and document actions for corrective measures.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Inspection

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Welding/Brazing equipment

Job description

Pay Grade and Range: $17.38 - $21.14 hourly

Bonus Plan:Local

Internal Candidate Eligibility Criteria

• 1. Is a Lincoln Electric employee with at least 1 year of service


• 2. Is NOT on an active Performance Improvement Plan (PIP)

Summary of the Position

Harris Products Group, is a subsidiary of Lincoln Electric, is seeking a highly motivated QC Technician to join our team at the Carthage, TN facility. In this role, the QC Technician performs detailed inspections and testing of manufactured products at various stages of the production process, as well as on completed components, to ensure conformance with quality standards and specifications. This position is responsible for evaluating materials, in-process parts, and finished goods to identify defects, verify product reliability, and support continuous improvement. The QC Technician partners closely with production and engineering teams to uphold quality requirements, ensure compliance with company and industry standards, and maintain the overall integrity and performance of Harris Products.

Works safely and supports safety within their team and across the organization.

Key Responsibilities/Essential Functions -

• 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

• Participates in safety and skill training and demonstrates a high regard for safety at all times


• 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

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required


• Manufacturing experience preferred


• Hands on Welding / Brazing experience preferred


• Selected candidate paygrade and job level will be determined based upon qualifications and experience


• Must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident

Physical Requirements 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.

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