Brazer - 1st Shift

OEM Tube Assemblies; Clarksville (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

OEM Tube Assemblies is seeking a Brazer responsible for brazing standard and non-standard assemblies such as headers and fittings. You will read specifications to select torch tips and materials, follow work instructions, and validate first pieces per shift.

Responsibilities include inspecting pieces, troubleshooting, reporting defects, maintaining a clean brazing area, and following 5S practices in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or two years related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must be able to read and interpret drawings and follow routers (work instructions).
• Basic reading, writing, and arithmetic skills required.

Responsibilities

• Read job specifications to determine torch tips, flux, brazing alloys, and materials.
• Read routers, perform tasks, and complete work per schedules with minimal supervision.
• Obtain First Piece Validation on shift from designated validator.

Skills

Reading drawings

Tape measure use

Basic arithmetic

Follow routers/work instructions

Standing for shift

Brazing knowledge

Education

High School Diploma/GED or equivalent

Two years related experience

Tools

Brazing torch

brazing equipment

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, rotating Saturdays 4:00 am - 12:00 pm
• Overtime: Monday - Friday 3:45 am - 2:15 pm, rotating Saturdays 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.