Brazing Operator: NADCAP-Certified, Second-Shift Tech

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Hearing, Life

Disability insurance

Wellness program

Time off benefits

Voluntary benefits: Accident, Hospital

Pet Insurance

401(k) with company contribution

Job summary

Methode Electronics in Rolling Meadows, IL is seeking a Brazing Equipment Technician to perform setup, operation, and minor maintenance on furnace, torch, and induction brazing equipment used to join sheet metal and fabricated components.

Responsibilities include programing and profiling equipment for new products, operating braze equipment to meet production and quality goals, inspecting outputs with calipers and GD&T, and completing NADCAP process documentation.

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 and interpret blueprints or drawings, including GD&T.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English.

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 calipers, micrometers, gauges to inspect machine output to verify proper part configuration and workmanship standards.
• Complete 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 safety rules including PPE and fume extraction use
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Brazing equipment setup/operation

Read blueprints / GD&T

English language proficiency

NADCAP brazing certification

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Methode Electronics in Rolling Meadows, IL is seeking a Brazing Equipment Technician to perform setup, operation, and minor maintenance on furnace, torch, and induction brazing equipment used to join sheet metal and fabricated components.

Responsibilities include programing and profiling equipment for new products, operating braze equipment to meet production and quality goals, inspecting outputs with calipers and GD&T, and completing NADCAP process documentation.