Braze Operator I - Entry-US

About the Role

Braze carbide tips onto steel bodies through electrical induction heating on Automatic Braze lines. Visual inspection of all components during assembly.

Schedule

• 3rd Shift: 11:00 PM – 7:00 AM (Sunday–Thursday)
• 2 weeks PTO
• Subsidized healthcare starts day 1

Knowledge and Experience

• High school diploma or general equivalent diploma
• Basic math, blueprint reading and gauge-reading comprehension
• Ability to understand written and oral instructions and communicate with supervisors and coworkers

Key Job Accountabilities

• Safety: Perform pre-operation checks for both individual machines and work area; perform safety inspections required for individual machines and associated equipment.
• Production: Assemble conical bit bodies, braze material, and carbide tips; operate braze line at optimal level to meet or exceed established daily production rates assigned by shop orders.
• Quality: Inspect parts to meet established ISO requirements.
• Delivery: Support functions and change-overs to meet established due dates.
• Cost: Responsible for tracking and problem solving of the materials used and efficient equipment use to reduce cost.
• Inventory: Responsible for management of WIP and components (i.e., carbide, braze, flux and steel bodies); perform cycle counts as specified.
• Lean: Participate in lean events and utilize lean processes in daily duties.
• TPM: Perform daily required TPM on associated equipment.
• 5S: Perform daily required 5S activities for work area.
• Metrics: Perform daily activities associated with gathering and posting established metrics.
• Data: Accurate and timely recording of required data (i.e., production, quality, etc.).

Competencies

• Adaptability
• Analytical Skills
• Commitment to Excellence
• Communication
• Conscious Restraint / Maturity
• Initiative
• Integrity
• Practical Judgment / Disciplined Problem Solving
• Sense of Urgency / Proactivity
• Teamwork