Technical Writer

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 $3.8B publicly traded company (NASDAQ:LECO) with over 11,000 employees around the world, with operations in over 71 manufacturing locations in 20 countries.

Location: Euclid - 22801- Cleveland, OH,United States (US)

Employment Status: Hourly Full-Time

Function: Administration

Req ID:24222

Summary

Lincoln Electric is seeking a Technical Writer for our Euclid, OH headquarters. The Technical Writer will create, maintain, and modify electronic guided assembly instructions, ensuring seamless product assembly. The Machine Division Production Support Team works directly with the manufacturing and assembly of Lincoln Electric's welding equipment. The Technical Writer is instrumental in creating easily digestible work instructions for use in production and assembly. This is an on-site position.

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

What You Will Do:

Generate and Optimize Electronic Guided Work Instructions:

• Develop comprehensive electronic instructions for the assembly of both new and existing products.
• Document and observe current process and seek ways to optimize.
• Proactively implement change requests in electronic guided instructions as directed.
• Facilitate the transition from traditional paper prints to electronic work instructions for current products.

Standardization and Improvement:

• Uphold and enhance company-standard methods and best practices for electronic guided instructions.
• Collaborate closely with the Quality Assurance (QA) team to ensure ongoing compliance with all documentation requirements.

Adherence to Procedures and Safety:

• Review, comprehend, and follow departmental procedures, specifications, plant rules, regulations, and Job Hazard Analysis associated with the role.
• Strictly adhere to safety rules and maintain a clean work area.

Flexibility and Continuous Improvement:

• Embrace a culture of Continuous Improvement and 5S, contributing to the evolution of production processes.
• Bring new ideas to the table and suggest more efficient ways for improvement.

Required Skills & Education

• A 4-year degree plus 1 year of relevant experience; OR a 2-year degree plus 3 years of experience; OR a minimum of 5 years of experience, with a portion in a production support role.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing processes, procedures, and assembly operations. Hands-on assembly experience is advantageous.
• The ability to use of common hand and power tools.
• Exceptional written communication skills.
• Exposure to or a willingness to learn both the Apriso Manufacturing Execution System (MES) system and software for electronic assembly instructions.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; SAP skills are desirable.

This role demands a commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement, contributing to the overall success of the Company's strategic objectives.

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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