Braze Cell Operator

Lincoln Electric•Carthage, TN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Braze Cell Operator is an hourly production manufacturing employee who performs multiple functions within an automated brazing cell. Responsibilities include loading and operating the braze machine, leak testing parts, operating a wash system, staging materials, and packing finished products. Operators are trained and qualified in each designated function and rotate among positions at predetermined intervals. The role supports safe operations, consistent product quality, production flow, and delivery requirements. The position is onsite in Carthage, Tennessee, in a manufacturing environment that is not temperature controlled. The regular schedule is Monday through Thursday, first shift, 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Overtime varies on Fridays and Saturdays and may be mandatory; overtime is currently temporarily scheduled for eight-hour shifts on Fridays and most Saturdays. Relocation is not available. The company describes a competitive benefits package including PTO, paid holidays, 401(k) matching, HSA, medical, dental, and vision insurance, tuition reimbursement, and loan repayment programs. It also offers a pay progression scale.

Requirements

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, and teamwork.
Willingness and ability to rotate between workstations as scheduled.
Ability to work the scheduled hours; overtime on Fridays and Saturdays may be mandatory.
The position may require standing and walking for extended periods, repetitive hand and arm movements, and lifting or moving materials within established site limits.

Responsibilities

Load parts and fixtures according to work instructions and operate the automated braze machine within approved parameters.
Verify part orientation, loading, and cycle completion; monitor for abnormal conditions and follow trained startup, shutdown, changeover, and escalation procedures.
Perform leak tests using approved equipment, methods, and acceptance criteria; identify, segregate, and report nonconforming parts.
Complete inspection records and traceability documentation accurately.
Operate the parts washing system, load and unload parts, and ensure parts complete the wash cycle while following chemical-handling, PPE, and safety requirements.
Stage components, work-in-process, and finished parts in designated locations; verify part identification, quantities, and material status.
Maintain orderly work areas and follow material-handling and inventory-control procedures.
Pack and label finished parts according to customer, packaging, and shipping requirements; verify packaging materials, counts, labels, and product identification.
Protect product from damage, contamination, and mix-ups during handling and packing.
Rotate among assigned cell positions according to the established plan, complete handoff checks, communicate concerns, and maintain proficiency in assigned positions.
Participate in cross-training and qualification activities.
Follow safety procedures, PPE rules, machine guarding requirements, and applicable lockout/tagout procedures.
Follow standard work, control plans, and visual instructions; report unsafe conditions and process abnormalities.
Maintain a clean and organized work area and participate in 5S, problem-solving, and continuous-improvement activities.
Meet established quality, safety, productivity, attendance, and record-completion expectations, and communicate issues that could interrupt production.