Braze Cell Operator

Location: Carthage, TN | Req ID: 30357

About the role

Lincoln Electric is a high-performance industrial machinery and technology leader helping customers manufacture and maintain vital equipment and infrastructure. The company’s innovative solutions enable higher quality and productivity across welding, cutting, brazing, machining, process automation, and field repair, leveraging proprietary technologies in materials science, power electronics, automation, and intelligent software. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Lincoln Electric operates 71 manufacturing and automation facilities across 20 countries and serves customers in over 160 countries.

This hourly production position is onsite in Carthage, TN; relocation is not available. The work environment is not temperature controlled.

Schedule

• Shift: Monday – Thursday, 2nd shift, 4:30 pm – 3:00 am
• Overtime varies for Friday and Saturday and may be mandatory; currently temporarily scheduled for 8‑hour shifts on Fridays and most Saturdays
• Must be able to work scheduled hours

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package including PTO, paid holidays, 401(k) matching, HSA, medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Tuition reimbursement and loan repayment programs
• Pay progression scale that allows growth in knowledge and pay
• Low turnover, high satisfaction culture with emphasis on tenure and development

Responsibilities

The Braze Cell Operator performs multiple production functions within an automated brazing cell, rotating among assigned positions at predetermined intervals. The role supports safe operations, consistent product quality, production flow, and achievement of output and delivery requirements.

Braze Machine Operation

• Load parts and fixtures per work instructions; operate the automated braze machine within approved parameters
• Verify correct part orientation, loading, and cycle completion; monitor for abnormal conditions
• Follow startup, shutdown, changeover, and escalation procedures as trained and authorized

Leak Testing and Quality Verification

• Perform required leak tests using approved equipment, methods, and acceptance criteria
• Identify, segregate, and report nonconforming parts; do not pass or pack product that does not meet requirements
• Complete required inspection records and traceability documentation accurately

Wash System Operation

• Operate the parts washing system per established work instructions and process requirements
• Load and unload parts; ensure parts complete the wash cycle
• Follow applicable chemical handling, PPE, and safety requirements

Part Staging and Material Flow

• Stage components, work‑in‑process, and finished parts in designated locations to maintain continuous cell flow
• Verify part identification, quantities, and material status before moving product between process steps
• Maintain orderly work areas and follow material‑handling and inventory‑control procedures

Packing and Finished Product Handling

• Pack and label finished parts per customer, packaging, and shipping requirements
• Verify packaging materials, counts, labels, and product identification before release
• Protect product from damage, contamination, and mix‑ups during handling and packing

Standardized Job Rotation and Teamwork

• Rotate among assigned cell positions at predetermined intervals per the established rotation plan
• Complete required handoff checks; communicate equipment, quality, material, or production concerns to the next operator and supervisor
• Maintain proficiency in all assigned positions; participate in cross‑training and qualification activities

Safety, Housekeeping, and Continuous Improvement

• Follow all safety procedures, required PPE rules, machine guarding requirements, and applicable lockout/tagout procedures
• Follow standard work, control plans, and visual work instructions; promptly report unsafe conditions and process abnormalities
• Maintain a clean, organized work area; participate in 5S, problem‑solving, and continuous‑improvement activities

Requirements

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Ability to learn and perform all designated braze cell functions to established safety, quality, and production standards
• Ability to follow written work instructions, visual standards, and standardized work procedures
• Basic ability to complete production, inspection, and traceability records
• Ability to recognize defects and abnormal process conditions and escalate issues promptly
• Dependability, attention to detail, teamwork, and willingness to rotate between workstations as scheduled

Physical and Work Environment Requirements

• Standing and walking for extended periods; repetitive hand and arm movements
• Lifting or moving materials within established site limits
• Manufacturing environment with heat, noise, and industrial equipment
• Specific physical requirements, lifting limits, and exposure controls defined per actual cell layout and site safety assessment

Performance Expectations

• Follow the assigned rotation schedule and maintain qualification in each required workstation
• Meet established quality, safety, productivity, and attendance expectations
• Complete required inspections and records accurately and on time
• Maintain smooth material flow; communicate issues that could interrupt production
• Support teamwork and continuous improvement within the braze cell