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Tester

The Lincoln Electric Company
Carthage, TN Full Time
POSTED ON 7/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/13/2026

Tester

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: Carthage
Req ID: 29556

Job Responsibilities
This position is responsible for testing brazed products to identify leaks and other defects prior to shipping. In this position, you will also work safely and support safety within the team across the organization. This position requires close attention to detail.
Key Responsibilities/Essential Functions
  • Operate a helium test chamber or water tank that identifies leaks
  • Log parts into the database
  • Inspect and identify dents, inaccurate size of parts, and any other detail that does not meet customer quality standards
  • Work with quality control inspector on parts that do not meet leak test and inspection standards
  • Produce quality products while maintaining customer and production standards
  • Maintain a safe work area by working safely, following safety guidelines, and wearing required personal protective equipment
  • Hand-eye coordination in the operation of various tools
  • Supports the team as needed throughout production and with employee needs
  • Perform any other job responsibilities directed by management as business dictates
Job Requirements
Education and/or Experience
Preferred - High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
Core Competencies Required
Maintains a Customer Focus – Demonstrating exceptional service to both internal and external customers giving high priority to understanding and satisfying the customer.
Takes Ownership – Demonstrates a continuous drive to achieve superior results and takes responsibility for those results.
Is a Team Player – Has the ability to collaborate effectively with others to achieve common goals. Recognizes situations in which team members need to work together to solve work tasks at hand.
Uses Sound Judgment / Integrity – Takes action that is well-reasoned, and represents the best interest of the business.
Achieves Quality Results – Flawlessly executes objectives to ensure the long-term success of the organization.
Takes Ownership – Demonstrates a continuous drive to achieve superior results and takes responsibility for those results.
Key Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Qualities Required
Language Skills - Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, blueprints, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Mathematical Skills - Ability to accurately identify numbers, fitting numbers, read calipers, and read test outputs on various machines.
Reasoning Ability - Ability to solve practical problems and deal with various concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Physical Demands of Position
  • Sitting or standing for a 10-hour work day as the job dictates, with occasional overtime
  • Ability to lift 35 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds team lifting, raising or lowering an object from one level to another, including upward pulling
  • Ability to handle job materials, sizing, holding, grasping, turning, or otherwise working with the hands
  • Heavy or constant visual attention is required when performing the job

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.


Nearest Major Market: Nashville
Job Segment: Testing, Database, Machinist, Welding, Technology, Manufacturing

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