Quality Technician - Now Hiring

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: Chattanooga
Employment Status: Hourly Full-Time
Function: Quality Assurance/Control
Pay Range: ($22.10 / hr - $28.84 / hr)
Target Bonus: 5%
Req ID: 29140

Summary

Lincoln Electric Automation is seeking a Quality Technician to support our manufacturing operations in Chattanooga, TN. This role plays a key part in ensuring product integrity by performing dimensional inspections, supporting assembly troubleshooting, and validating components against engineering specifications.

You'll work with advanced metrology tools-including portable (Faro Arm) and bridge CMMs-while collaborating closely with engineering, production, and quality teams. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on problem solving, precision measurement, and contributing to continuous improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

Quality Inspection & Metrology

• Perform dimensional inspections using:
  • Basic tools (rulers, tape measures)
  • Precision instruments (calipers, micrometers, gauges)
• Conduct measurements and troubleshooting using Faro Arm portable CMM
• Calibrate probes and interpret measurement data to support tooling adjustments
• Perform detailed layouts using bridge CMM

Mechanical & Assembly Support

• Repair, adjust, and troubleshoot mechanical assemblies
• Use standard hand tools (wrenches, hammers, punches)
• Understand and work with mechanical components (fasteners, screws, pins)
• Perform hole repairs (drilling, reaming, tapping, helicoils, keenserts)
• Operate a forklift safely

CMM Programming & Analysis

• Create and calibrate probe setups
• Develop manual and automated CMM inspection programs
• Apply GD&T principles in measurement and validation
• Analyze data to verify product conformance and support corrective actions

Blueprint Interpretation & Quality Validation

• Read and interpret blueprints, specifications, and work instructions
• Determine product conformance against engineering and customer requirements
• Convert between metric and standard units
• Communicate inspection results to internal teams and customers

CAD & Technical Support

• Use 3D CAD systems to support inspection and measurement activities
• Evaluate dimensions and tolerances
• Create simplified models and drawings for parts and assemblies

Documentation & Compliance

• Complete and maintain accurate inspection documentation
• Support documentation control and identify gaps or missing records
• Assist others in proper documentation practices when needed

Quality Systems & Audits

• Participate in internal inspections and audits
• Support audit preparation and act as an active audit team member
• Contribute to issue identification, reporting, and resolution

Basic Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent technical training/experience
• Minimum 2 years of quality experience in a structured manufacturing environment
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and GD&T
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 standards
• Strong verbal, written, and computer skills (Microsoft Office, Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Nitro PDF)

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.