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Repair, PC Board Automated Optical Inspection

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 28 May 2026

About the role

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
Req ID: 29138

Primary Function

Analyze, review and repair failed PC Boards and AOI.

Responsibilities

Understand and perform associated quality procedures used to process items in work center.
Repair and rework assembly line and in-process PC board failures.
Repair and rework in-process AOI or X-Ray failures.
Identify and enter PC Board failure information and accountability into MES.
Comply with Plant Rules and Regulations, Factory, and Operation specifications.
Follow all applicable ESD procedures.
Obtain and return SMT components from / to fixed location.
Operate AOI equipment as trained.
Sort PCB assemblies as acceptable or need repair.
Able to utilize X-Ray equipment to determine defects/solder abnormalities.
Notify placement equipment operators of upstream issues.
Notify QA personnel and MAS of processing / operator errors and issues discovered.
Notify scheduler, MAS, and QA personnel when high percent of failures are occurring.
Interact with Supervision, Maintenance, Manufacturing Engineering, R&D and Plant Engineering to resolve equipment, procedural, and/or finished assembly problems.
Cross training of employees to provide flexibility will be required.

Skills and Aptitude

Have excellent people, organizational and communications skills.
Must have an uncompromising attitude towards quality.
Excellent attendance, safety and work record.
Must be self-motivated.
Working knowledge of production and manufacturing floor control systems.
Knowledge of Excel spreadsheets, MS Access database and Word application.
Ability to lift 60 pounds on an occasional basis.
Must be knowledgeable of quality procedures used in the manufacturing department and how they relate to the needs of the customer.
Safety, workmanship, product quality and productivity in the performance of the job.
May require shift rotation.
Must be knowledgeable on soldering as dictated by QC-306

Training

The Supervisor/Manager shall determine when an individual has completed the training and is qualified to assume these responsibilities. The Supervisor/Manager shall ensure that the employee receives “on the job training”, and the following training at the appropriate times. See Lincoln specification RE150 for training requirements.

Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS)

Understand the Company’s EHS Policy and how it relates to this job.
Be aware of OSHA and EPA laws and regulations as well as the Company’s Plant Rules and Regulations that pertain to this job.
Work in a safe manner and observe all company EHS, and JHA procedures.
Follow safe equipment operating procedures and only operate equipment when guards are in place and in good condition.
Know that the company EHS procedures are contained in reference books, such as SSW Specifications, Plant Rules and Regulations, and Material Safety Data Sheets, which are located in the Foreman’s area.
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