Brazer I (1st Shift)

Johnson Controls•Largo, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Johnson Controls is hiring a Brazer I to perform brazing, welding, and testing tasks that meet specifications and maintain production standards. The role primarily involves joining similar materials, mainly copper, with filler material using a gas torch. The brazer works on coils, headers, and partial valve pack materials, following detailed written and verbal instructions, processes, and procedures. The position is based in Largo, Florida, and works first shift, Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with Saturday overtime as needed. The hourly rate is $18.18. The role includes interpreting blueprints, engineering specifications and drawings, and shop orders; following standard operating procedures and Job Safety Analyses; maintaining a clean, organized, and safe work area; inspecting work and identifying defects; and communicating production, safety, quality, equipment, or materials concerns. The employee collaborates across departments, shifts, and with management, supports continuous improvement, and may train or work in all areas of the department. Overtime and shift changes for training or coverage may be required. The employee must successfully complete JCI Brazer training within 30 days of starting. The work takes place in an industrial manufacturing environment that may be noisy, dusty, non-climate-controlled, and exposed to non-toxic fumes, chemicals, grease, oils, dirt, and indoor or outdoor cold and heat. It involves machinery and moving parts, heavy equipment, and physical activities including standing, walking, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, repetitive hand and wrist motions, bending, crouching, kneeling, climbing, stretching, and reaching. The role requires handling loads up to 30 pounds, occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds, and frequently lifting up to 40 pounds. Work may also involve vehicles, ladders, scaffolding, heights, and confined spaces. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and completion of a craft apprenticeship, or an equivalent number of years of education and six months of experience.
Previous experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Attention to detail.
Ability to read, communicate, and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, blueprints, and engineering drawings in English.
Ability to successfully complete JCI Brazer training within 30 days of starting.
Ability to work overtime and move between shifts for training or coverage as needed.
Ability to perform the described physical requirements, including lifting, repetitive motions, standing, walking, and working at heights or in confined spaces.

Responsibilities

Braze similar materials, mainly copper, using a gas torch and filler material.
Perform standard soft copper brazing on coils, headers, and partial valve pack materials according to work instructions, processes, and procedures.
Read and interpret blueprints, engineering specifications, engineering drawings, and shop orders to weld coil units.
Follow standard operating procedures, Job Safety Analyses, personal protective equipment requirements, 5S practices, and facility safety regulations.
Maintain a clean and organized work area and comply with safety, health, and environmental policies and procedures.
Detect and report defective materials or questionable conditions to department supervisors.
Perform first-article inspections for conformance to blueprints and work orders.
Communicate with coworkers, utilities, coordinators, management, and other departments or shifts about production and workplace concerns.
Troubleshoot and provide solutions, manage time, deliver results, and support continuous improvement.
Work overtime or move between shifts for training or coverage as production needs require; train on and perform work in all areas of the department.
Use Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and ERP systems to look up production orders, enter parts into inventory, and support production.
Complete JCI Brazer training within 30 days of starting.
Perform other assignments as directed by management.