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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: Euclid - 22801
Employment Status: Hourly Full-Time
Function: Manufacturing
Pay Range: $50,000.00 - $88,000.00
Target Bonus: 8%
Purpose
Our mission is to make welding understandable and help make the world better through innovative welding solutions. The Application Engineering team serves as the Voice of the Customer internally and the Welding Experts externally. We design and execute customer support projects, product demonstrations, equipment and consumable evaluations, and development initiatives that support both existing and next-generation welding solutions.
Description (Duties & Responsibilities)
Position Summary
The Technician supports Application Engineering technologists and engineers by preparing, executing, and documenting welding-related projects, demonstrations, evaluations, and customer solutions. This role requires hands-on expertise in welding processes, equipment operation, material preparation, testing, and laboratory support activities.
Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for customer projects, demonstrations, product evaluations, and development activities.
• Prepare laboratory workstations, equipment, materials, and project setups for testing and customer demonstrations.
• Perform welding and cutting operations for equipment and consumable evaluations, including:
• SMAW (Shielded Metal Arc Welding)
• GMAW (Gas Metal Arc Welding)
• FCAW (Flux-Cored Arc Welding)
• SAW (Submerged Arc Welding)
• GTAW (Gas Tungsten Arc Welding)
• Support evaluation, testing, and application of Lincoln Electric welding products and technologies.
• Maintain inventory of materials and consumables.
• Operate cutting, beveling, and material preparation equipment.
• Coordinate ordering, shipping, and receiving of materials, equipment, and test samples.
• Conduct basic weld testing and sample preparation, including macro etching and bend testing.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and efficient work environment.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and customer-focused solutions.

• Willingness and ability to travel up to 15%.
• Strong teamwork, communication, and customer interaction skills.
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
• Ability to meet performance expectations related to:
• Project Execution
• Technical Expertise
• Collaboration
• Employee Development

• Vocational/Technical Training with 3+ years of related experience; or
• High School Diploma/GED with 5+ years of related experience.

• Developing proficiency in manual and mechanized welding processes.
• Working knowledge of material preparation and fabrication techniques.
• Ability to perform established technical procedures and operational processes.
• Applies experience and technical skills to complete assignments within defined guidelines.
• Works within standard operating procedures and established methodologies.
• Demonstrates initiative in learning new technologies and expanding technical capabilities.

• Vocational/Technical Training with 5+ years of related experience; or
• High School Diploma/GED with 7+ years of related experience.

• Advanced knowledge of welding processes, applications, and equipment.
• Proficiency across multiple technical processes or specialized expertise in a focused area.
• Independently performs complex welding evaluations, testing, and demonstrations.
• Assists in determining technical approaches for new assignments and projects.
• Works with limited supervision and exercises sound technical judgment.
• Serves as an informal mentor and resource for less experienced team members.
• Contributes to process improvements and technical problem-solving efforts.