Brazer - 1st Shift

Description:

Summary: The Brazer is responsible for performing all tasks involved in the brazing of standard and non-standard assemblies, such as headers, u-bends, fittings, distributers, etc.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

- Reads job specifications to determine proper torch tips, flux, brazing alloys, and any other material requirements.

- Reads routers (work instructions), performs work, and complete tasks as directed by manufacturing schedules with minimal supervision.

- Obtain First Piece Validation from the designated validator on the shift.

- Inspect pieces at various intervals up to 100% inspection as required.

- Troubleshoot and determine corrective action for parts and methods when necessary.

- Detects and reports defective materials, questionable conditions, or incorrect routers to the shift supervisor, engineering, or quality control.

- Place any scrap in the designated scrap bin for your work area.

- Follow standard work methods to ensure production is as efficient as possible.

- Practice safe work habits.

- Clean brazing station/area daily.

- Responsible for the 5S housekeeping system within assigned work areas by maintaining the work area and keeping the equipment in a clean orderly condition.

Schedule

- Regular: Monday - Thursday 6:00 am - 4:00 pm

- Overtime: Can be Monday - Thursday 6:00 am - 6:00 pm with Friday, as needed, 6:00 am - 2:00 pm

Requirements:

Knowledge & Skills

- Basic reading, writing, and arithmetic skills required.

- Must be able to utilize tape measure, decimal and fraction.

- Must be able to read and interpret drawings and follow routers (work instructions)

- Must be able to use basic handheld tools.

- Basic knowledge of brazing functions, procedures, tools, and machinery

- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

- Ability to work in standing position throughout shift.

Education & Experience

- High School Diploma/GED or two years related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Work Environment

- Work involves lifting of materials and product up to 50 pounds.

- Work involves standing, walking, and lifting during shift schedule.

- Work involves holding a brazing torch steady at approximate shoulder height

- Exposure to heat from brazing torch.

- Exposure to any number of elements but with none present to the extent of being disagreeable or hazardous.

- Noise level is normal for a manufacturing environment.