Brazer - 1st Shift

OEM Tube Assemblies; Clarksville (TN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

OEM Tube Assemblies in Clarksville, TN seeks a Brazer to perform brazing of headers, u-bends, fittings, and distributors. You will read job specs to select torch tips and materials, follow routers, and complete tasks with minimal supervision.

The role requires standing, lifting up to 50 pounds, and maintaining a clean, safe workspace while meeting production schedules.

Qualifications

• Basic reading, writing, and arithmetic skills.
• Must read and interpret drawings and follow routers/work instructions.
• Must use basic handheld tools.
• Basic knowledge of brazing functions, procedures, tools, and machinery.

Responsibilities

• Read job specifications to determine torch tips, flux, brazing alloys, and materials.
• Read routers, perform work, and complete tasks per schedules with minimal supervision.
• Obtain First Piece Validation from the designated validator on the shift.
• Inspect pieces at intervals up to 100% as required.
• Troubleshoot and determine corrective action for parts and methods.
• Report defects or incorrect routers to shift supervisor, engineering, or QA.
• Place scrap in designated scrap bin for your area.
• Follow standard work methods to optimize production.
• Practice safe work habits.
• Keep brazing station and area clean daily, maintain 5S housekeeping.

Skills

Reading & math

Measurement tools

Read drawings

Hand tools

Brazing knowledge

Physical stamina

Education

HS diploma or GED or 2 years related experience

Tools

Brazing torch

Measuring tools

Job description

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 - Friday 5:45 am - 2:15 pm
• Overtime: Monday - Friday 3:45 am - 2:15 pm, rotating Saturday as needed 4:00 am - 12:00 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.