Health and Product Evaluation Technician

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: Euclid - Automation - Cleveland, OH, United States (US)
Employment Status: Hourly Full-Time
Function: Environmental, Health & Safety
Req ID: 25431

Summary

Lincoln Electric is seeking a Health and Product Evaluation Technician for our Automation division in Euclid, Ohio. The Health and Product Evaluation Technician will play a key role by providing environmental health and safety (EHS) support to our innovative and cutting edge automation products group.

In addition to competitive pay, Lincoln Electric offers a lucrative bonus plan, student loan repayment program PLUS tuition reimbursement, medical/dental/vision, paid time off and many more outstanding benefits!

What You Will Do

The Health and Product Evaluation Technician assists in environmental studies and industrial hygiene monitoring and related activities. Specifically, this role will do the following:

• Provides SDS (Safety Data Sheet) review, updating and related data input into designated databases. Assists in the completion of special product evaluation welding fume testing and modeling, according to prescribed procedures.
• Assists in the evaluation of new consumable products to support internal product chemical data management and compliance processes.
• Welds test plates. Performs Product Analysis Reports and related fume studies on existing and new consumable products.
• Develops and fabricates welding fixtures.
• Uses Checkpoint to collect data on welding activities
• Perform special projects at the direction of the Health and Product Evaluation Manager.

Experience & Education Required

• Minimum two years of experience related EHS type experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent required. Post-high school course work a plus.
• Welding experience required preferably with SMAW (manual), GMAW (semiautomatic and/or automatic), and FCAW (semiautomatic and/or automatic) Welding Certifications preferred.
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills, ability to perform basic mathematical calculations and keep accurate records.
• Basic experience using Microsoft Office products such as Word, Outlook and Excel.
• Mechanically inclined and have a basic knowledge of shop tools and equipment.
• Capable of interfacing with personnel at all levels in the organization to achieve objectives and communicate a positive attitude toward EHS processes and initiatives.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Maximum weight lifted – Infrequent basis 60 lbs. Typical weight lifted – Moderately frequent basis 20 lbs.
• Ability to work 2nd shift preferred.

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.