Braze Trainer 2nd Shift P1

Trane Technologies; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K match

Paid time off

Job summary

Trane Technologies seeks a quality braze auditor to inspect brazing joints and processes, write reports, and develop QC monitoring protocols. The role offers on-site work and a path from braze auditor to braze coach, requiring attention to nonconformances and collaboration across teams.

Expect hands-on brazing tasks, training, and responsibility for quality records. Strong problem-solving and teamwork are essential in this hands-on manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED Required.
• At least one year of brazing or welding experience.
• 3-5 years of brazing different cupper pipe sizes PP01, PP02 & PP03 a plus.
• Hands on production using small hand tools and shop equipment.
• Must have working knowledge in the use of MS Office products (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Internet Explorer, and Outlook).
• Active involvement in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Must have demonstrated creativity and solid problem-solving skills.
• While performing the duties of this job, the Team Member is regularly required to stand; walk; bend, squat, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The team member may occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
• Must be a team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to effectively build relationships with employees at all levels.
• Must have excellent organizational, planning, and time management skills.
• Must be flexible and able to work all hours.

Responsibilities

• Identify any nonconformance condition on the product.
• Process audits along the production lines.
• Review defective parts.
• Enter nonconforming material (NCM) data into electronic system.
• Assist with containment actions from customer warranty claims.
• Write report with evidence for each unit and report findings.
• Attend daily meeting to report findings MDI.
• Brazes together components to assemble metal parts as specified by layout, work order, or blueprints, using hand torch.
• Cleans joints of workpieces, using wire brush or by dipping them into cleaning solution.
• Selects torch tip, flux, and brazing alloy from data charts or work order.
• Connects hoses from torch to regulator valves and cylinders of oxygen and specified fuel gas, acetylene or natural.
• Turns valves to start flow of gases, lights flame, and adjusts pressure and mixture of gases to obtain desired color and size of flame.
• Brushes flux onto joint of workpiece or dips braze rod into flux to prevent oxidation of metal.
• Guide's torch and rod along joint or seam of workpiece to heat to brazing temperature and melt braze alloy to bond workpieces together.
• Examines seam and rebrazes defective joints.
• May braze together broken parts and cover holes to repair leaks.
• May melt and separate brazed joints, using hand torch, remove and straighten components, and rebraze joints to repair misaligned or damaged assemblies and be designated Brazer, Repair and Salvage.
• Complete classroom and DOJO training (copper to copper brazing, copper to brass brazing, copper to steel brazing and know the five stages of flux) Read, understand, and work from blueprints, schematics, bills of material
• Use measuring and testing devices as well as visual inspection to ensure the quality products and conformity to all prints, work instructions and Quality standards. Maintain required records including but not limited to quality checklists, inputs into specified electronic systems and reporting of all line issues into the appropriate data collection systems
• Adhere to all procedures and properly prepare and maintain records, in either written or electronic form, regarding safety, quality, productivity, preventive maintenance.
• Additional tasks as required by your supervisor or manager

Skills

Brazing experience

Team player

Problem solving

Communication

Reading engineering drawings

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Be a part of our mission! As a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable, and efficient climate solutions for buildings, homes and transportation, it's our responsibility to put the planet first. For us at Trane Technologies, and through our businesses including Trane® and Thermo King, sustainability is not just how we do business—it is our business. Do you dare to look at the world's challenges and see impactful possibilities? Do you want to contribute to making a better future? If the answer is yes, we invite you to consider joining us in boldly challenging what's possible for a sustainable world.

Learn about our benefits designed for you to Thrive at work and at home.

We boldly go.

Where Is The Work

On-Site (5 days).

At Trane Technologies® we Challenge Possible. Our brands – including Trane® and Thermo King® - create access to cooling and comfort in buildings and homes, transport and protect food and perishables, connect customers to elevated performance with less environmental impact, dramatically reduce energy demands and carbon emissions, and innovate with a better world in mind. We boldly challenge what's possible for a sustainable world.

Position Description

As a Trane quality braze auditor, your main duties are to inspect connections, braze joints, brazing processes and brazed product to ensure that it meets the set specifications and standards, write audit and/or inspection reports and assessments, and develop quality control monitoring protocols. The person who accepts this role will begin as a braze auditor and will participate in training to become a braze coach.

Job Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Identify any nonconformance condition on the product.
• Process audits along the production lines.
• Review defective parts.
• Enter nonconforming material (NCM) data into electronic system.
• Assist with containment actions from customer warranty claims.
• Write report with evidence for each unit and report findings.
• Attend daily meeting to report findings MDI.
• Brazes together components to assemble metal parts as specified by layout, work order, or blueprints, using hand torch: Aligns and clamps workpieces together, using rule, square, or template or sets up and places them in fixtures, jigs, or vise.
• Cleans joints of workpieces, using wire brush or by dipping them into cleaning solution.
• Selects torch tip, flux, and brazing alloy from data charts or work order.
• Connects hoses from torch to regulator valves and cylinders of oxygen and specified fuel gas, acetylene or natural.
• Turns valves to start flow of gases, lights flame, and adjusts pressure and mixture of gases to obtain desired color and size of flame.
• Brushes flux onto joint of workpiece or dips braze rod into flux to prevent oxidation of metal.
• Guide's torch and rod along joint or seam of workpiece to heat to brazing temperature and melt braze alloy to bond workpieces together.
• Examines seam and rebrazes defective joints.
• May braze together broken parts and cover holes to repair leaks.
• May melt and separate brazed joints, using hand torch, remove and straighten components, and rebraze joints to repair misaligned or damaged assemblies and be designated Brazer, Repair and Salvage.
• Complete classroom and DOJO training (copper to copper brazing, copper to brass brazing, copper to steel brazing and know the five stages of flux) Read, understand, and work from blueprints, schematics, bills of material
• Use measuring and testing devices as well as visual inspection to ensure the quality products and conformity to all prints, work instructions and Quality standards. Maintain required records including but not limited to quality checklists, inputs into specified electronic systems and reporting of all line issues into the appropriate data collection systems
• Adhere to all procedures and properly prepare and maintain records, in either written or electronic form, regarding safety, quality, productivity, preventive maintenance.
• Additional tasks as required by your supervisor or manager

Key Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED Required
• At least one year of brazing or welding experience.
• 3-5 years of brazing different cupper pipe sizes PP01, PP02 & PP03 a plus
• Hands on production using small hand tools and shop equipment.
• Must have working knowledge in the use of MS Office products (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Internet Explorer, and Outlook).
• Active involvement in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Must have demonstrated creativity and solid problem-solving skills.
• While performing the duties of this job, the Team Member is regularly required to stand; walk; bend, squat, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The team member may occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Must be able to read and understand engineering drawings, specifications, and process documentation.
• Must be a team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to effectively build relationships with employees at all levels.
• Must have excellent organizational, planning, and time management skills.
• Must be flexible and able to work all hours.

Annual Base Salary Range Or Hourly Base Pay Range

$27.71

Compensation Type

Hourly

Incentive Eligible

No

Sales Commission Eligible

No

Disclaimer

We strive to provide competitive compensation for this position, tailored to a variety of factors. The actual compensation will depend on elements such as seniority, merit, geographic location, education, experience, travel requirements, and union designation. Our compensation range is generally based on the national average for the country. Additionally, benefits may vary depending on the region, business alignment, union involvement, and employee status.

Thrive At Work And At Home

• Benefits kick in on DAY ONE for you and your family, including health insurance and holistic wellness programs that include generous incentives - WE DARE TO CARE!
• Family building benefits include fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance.
• Paid time off includes up to 15 vacation days, paid holidays, sick leave, and additional options to support volunteer and parental leave.
• 401K match up, educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support.

Disclaimer: Benefit offerings may vary by site as well as Collective Bargaining Agreements and local/state regulations

Safety Sensitive Role

Yes

The company designates certain roles as Safety Sensitive. Safety Sensitive roles may require that you pass additional drug screening.

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs. We are an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally protected status.