Brazing Operator 2 (2nd Shift)

Methode Electronics, Inc.; Rolling Meadows (IL); On-site; USD 27,979 - 40,570; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life & Disability insurance

401(k) plan with company contribution

Job summary

Methode Electronics, Inc. is seeking a skilled brazing operator to set up, program, and maintain furnace, torch, and induction brazing equipment. You will perform first-time setups for new products, adjust furnace profiles, and ensure outputs meet stringent specifications.

The role requires 3+ years of brazing experience, NADCAP certification or the ability to obtain it, and the ability to read blueprints and GD&T. English proficiency is required; the position is on-site in Rolling Meadows, IL.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3+ years of experience setting up and operating brazing equipment (furnace, torch, and/or induction).
• Current NADCAP brazing certification, or ability to obtain and maintain certification.
• Must be able to read, interpret blueprints or drawings, including GD&T.
• Must read, write, and speak English.

Responsibilities

• Set up/changeover on brazing equipment to meet product specs.
• First time setup for new products including furnace profiles, atmosphere, and cycle times.
• Operate brazing equipment to meet production and quality goals; adjust as needed.
• Perform manual production tasks such as part cleaning, flux and filler metal application, fixturing, and load/unload of furnace batches.
• Inspect outputs using calipers, micrometers, gauges to ensure correct part configuration.
• Complete NADCAP process documentation and travelers.
• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance as per manuals.
• Maintain clean, safe work areas and comply with PPE and fume extraction rules.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Furnace setup

Brazing operation

Blueprint reading

GD&T

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Brazing equipment

Job description

Position Summary

Performs more complex set-up, operation, and minor maintenance of furnace, torch, and/or induction brazing equipment used to join sheet metal and fabricated components. Has attained full proficiency in brazing operations within the facility's NADCAP-accredited brazing process.

Position Responsibilities

• Perform machine set-up/changeover on furnace, torch, and/or induction brazing equipment to produce the required product or components by making mechanical adjustments to meet product specifications
• Perform first time set-up of equipment for new products through programming, profiling, and mechanical/software adjustments, including furnace temperature profiles, atmosphere, and cycle times
• Operate brazing equipment to achieve production requirements and quality goals. Make adjustments to correct output as needed
• Perform manual production operations as required, e.g., part cleaning, flux and filler metal application, fixturing, and load/unload of furnace batches
• Use of calipers, micrometers, gauges to inspect machine output to verify proper part configuration and workmanship standards are being met
• Complete required NADCAP process documentation and travelers
• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance activities in accordance with machine operation manual or maintenance work instruction
• Maintain neat and orderly work areas and comply with all safety rules, including proper PPE and fume extraction use
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Due to U.S. export control laws and regulations (ITAR), applicants must be a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident, or otherwise qualify as a U.S. Person as defined by ITAR (22 CFR 120.62). Employment is contingent upon verification of eligibility to access export-controlled information.
• Must be available to work second shift core hours (2:30 PM - 11:00 PM), including overtime and weekend hours as needed to support production requirements.
• High school diploma or GED required
• 3+ years of experience setting up and operating brazing equipment (furnace, torch, and/or induction)
• Current NADCAP brazing certification, or ability to obtain and maintain certification
• Must have ability to read and interpret blueprints or drawings, including GD&T
• Ability to read, write, and speak English

The base pay hiring rate expected for this position is: $20.31 - $29.45 hourly.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, frequent hand motion and repetitive tasks requiring hand eye coordination for assembling parts, occasional immediate reaching and overhead reaching to perform various duties, frequent standing to perform various duties, occasional walking for short amounts of time to perform various duties, extended sitting for long periods of time at desk or workstation.

Benefits and Perks

• Methode offers US employees Medical, Dental, Vision, Hearing, Life & Disability insurance, a wellness program, and time off benefits.
• Voluntary benefit plans include Accident, Hospital Indemnity and Pet Insurance.
• Methode provides an Employee Assistance Program, and participation in the Company's 401(k) plan which includes a company contribution.
• Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Hourly employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours.

Methode Electronics is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics per the EEO Poster available here. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] or call [phone] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.