Braze Cell Operator

Lincoln Electric•Carthage, TN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Braze Cell Operator performs multiple production functions within an automated brazing cell, including operating the braze machine, leak testing parts, operating the wash system, staging work, and packing finished product. Operators are trained and qualified in designated functions and rotate among positions according to an established schedule. The position supports safe operations, product quality, production flow, and output and delivery requirements. This is an hourly production manufacturing position performed onsite in Carthage, Tennessee. The work environment is not temperature controlled. The scheduled shift is Monday through Thursday, 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Overtime varies for Fridays and Saturdays and may be mandatory; at the time of posting, overtime is temporarily scheduled for eight-hour shifts on Fridays and most Saturdays. Relocation is not available.

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, teamwork, and willingness to rotate between workstations as scheduled.
Ability to work the scheduled hours; overtime on Fridays and Saturdays may be mandatory.
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 the process for abnormal conditions and follow trained startup, shutdown, changeover, and escalation procedures.
Perform required leak tests using approved equipment, methods, and acceptance criteria.
Identify, segregate, and report nonconforming parts, and complete inspection and traceability records accurately.
Operate the parts washing system according to work instructions, load and unload parts, and ensure parts complete the wash cycle.
Stage components, work-in-process, and finished parts; verify identification, quantities, and material status, and follow material-handling and inventory-control procedures.
Pack and label finished parts according to customer, packaging, and shipping requirements; verify packaging, counts, labels, and product identification.
Rotate among assigned cell positions at predetermined intervals, follow the rotation plan, complete handoff checks, and participate in cross-training and qualification activities.
Communicate equipment, quality, material, and production concerns to the next operator and supervisor.
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 an orderly work area and participate in 5S, problem-solving, and continuous-improvement activities.
Meet established quality, safety, productivity, and attendance expectations, and support teamwork and continuous production flow.