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 12,000 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: Coldwater Employment Status: Hourly Full-Time Function: Quality Assurance/Control Req ID: 26280 Job Responsibilities JOB DESCRIPTION (DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES): • Inspect products to ensure conformance with customer specifications. • Provides technical support to employees in areas such as production, operations, maintenance, safety, testing, process improvement, or product development. • Gathers, maintains, formats, compiles, and manipulates technical data using established procedures and performs detailed mathematical calculations. • Must have an uncompromising attitude towards quality. • Must thoroughly understand, enforce, and follow the Quality Management System as it applies to all daily activities. • Encouraged to initiate changes for continuous product and process improvement. • Maintain manufacturing quality performance metrics and/or quality records. • Assist with the evaluation, proper identification, and disposition of all non-conforming items and materials. • Be aware of all products, documents, and process changes in your area of responsibility which affect quality. • Utilize the Quality Management System and appropriate divisional personnel to support or drive Continuous Improvement • Assist in the training and performance feedback of production personnel to production supervision. • Develop and perform random process and product audits. • Administer calibration system. • Complete new part PPAP and FAI requirements. • Update Process Procedures as required. • Serve as Internal Auditor to monitor Lincoln Electric Automation Compliance to AS/ISO requirements. (when required) • Assumes additional responsibilities as needed or directed in support of the Company’s 2025 Strategy. Job Requirements BASIC REQUIREMENTS: • High School Diploma & 3+ years of related experience (Machining or Inspection). • Blueprint reading • GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) experience • Use of Inspection equipment (CMM, calipers, micrometers, etc.) • Completes a variety of assignments. • Works within defined technical processes and procedures or methodologies and may help determine the appropriate approach for new assignments. • Works with a limited degree of supervision, with oversight focused only on complex new assignments. • Acts as an informal resource for colleagues with less experience • Additional technical training in the Quality Assurance field or Root Cause Analysis is highly desirable. • Ability to work rotating shifts. • Demonstrated computer skills in MS Office and Windows operating system. • Basic knowledge of Lean principles, 5S, quality assurance tools, procedures, measurement techniques • Ability to develop and maintain records and to follow projects through to conclusion. • Excellent oral, written communication and people skills • Excellent organizational skills to manage a constantly changing set of priorities with minimal supervision. • Capable of frequent standing, walking, and lifting up to 40 lbs. Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) • Understand the Company’s EHS Policy and how it relates to this job. • Be aware of OSHA & EPA laws and regulations as well as the Company’s Plant Rules and Regulations that pertain to this job. • Work in a safe and environmentally friendly manner and observe all company EHS procedures. • Know that the company EHS procedures are located on the ISO shared drive. • Immediately notify the Supervisor if there is any safety hazard, any equipment not operating correctly, or if there are any questions regarding EHS procedures. • Attend required EHS training 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.
See More Details >>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 12,000 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: Fort Loramie Employment Status: Salary Full-Time Function: Finance Req ID: 26202 Summary Lincoln Electric has an outstanding opportunity for a Senior Financial Analyst at our Fort Loramie, OH Automation site. The Senior Financial Analyst plays a key role in the business activities of the site including all areas related to financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting, and supporting the accounting functions provided by the LEA Shared Services Center (SSC) as well as maintaining a strong internal control structure. The person in the position must have a proven financial and accounting background to ensure compliance with all the rules and regulations issued by Federal, State and local government. This position has contact with the Finance Manager, Sr. Finance Manager, Local Site Departments (Operations, Project Management, etc.), and Management as well as various corporate departments, customers, and vendors. What You Will Do As the Senior Financial Analyst, you will support the US Automation business platform development and implementation, including reporting and tools (i.e. Salesforce, Smartsheet, Epicor, HFM, RPA, SAP BW, etc.) Specific responsibilities include: • Prepare analysis and support to ensure proper project accounting treatment of revenue recognition on both a percentage-of-completion and completed contract basis: including the reporting of job costing, Work In Process reporting, and labor and overhead reporting. • Support the resolution of accounting issues, customer collections, vendor payments, non-routine transactions, invoicing, and other items as required. • Collect, prepare and evaluate analysis to support recommendations to Management and LEA Finance to reduce operating costs and increase efficiency. • Support the budgeting, forecasting, pricing, capital investments, inventory management, and departmental cost activities as well as ad hoc analyses. • Apply an understanding of the financial reporting, general ledger and departmental structures for the Fort Loramie site in alignment with all other LEA sites. • Support accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end close reporting. • Interface with other departments to verify transaction reporting data and issues. • Perform special projects as needed or directed by management, operations and finance management. • Work in coordination with management and SSC to maintain proper accounting methods, policies and principles in accordance with GAAP, Corporate Reporting Standards, and Internal Controls • Support internal and external audit requests, as needed. • Positon is hybrid - 3-4 days per week on site at Ft. Loramie facility Education & Experience Requirements • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance with a minimum of 1 - 3+ years’ experience in Finance • Excellent communication, organization, and follow-up skills • Excellent computer skills (Intermediate/Advanced Excel required) • Demonstrated proficiency with accounting and reporting systems • High attention to detail and accuracy 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.
See More Details >>Becoming a welder in Wapakoneta, OH typically starts with technical training or an apprenticeship, which combines hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships last about 6 to 18 months, depending on the program. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports over 402,333 welders nationwide, with a median annual wage of $45,190, translating to approximately $869 per week. Trade schools and community colleges offer welding programs, leading to a career with strong earning potential, often exceeding $108,000 annually for experienced professionals with specialized skills and certifications.
