Brazer - Weekend Shift

Johnson Controls•San Antonio, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Johnson Controls is hiring a Weekend Shift Brazer to perform fit-up, fabrication, and brazing work in a manufacturing facility. The role executes work in accordance with company principles, policies, procedures, and plant operations, supporting employee safety and health, productivity, engagement, and compliance. The schedule is Friday through Sunday, 5:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The listed hourly range is $18.50–$20.50; the opening description also references $18.50–$20.25 plus a shift premium. The hourly rate is determined by education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, and market alignment. The Brazer positions and clamps parts in fixtures, selects and prepares brazing equipment, connects gas supplies, adjusts the flame, and applies filler rod to produce strong, uniform joints. The role includes inspecting joints for leaks and repairs, operating manual and semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment, conducting technical inspections, interpreting production drawings and specifications, completing accurate work and documentation, and following safety and quality procedures. The Brazer also contributes to continuous improvement, 5S, Kaizen events, and training as required. The position requires passing pre-hire and post-hire Vertical Downflow pipe brazing tests on a variety of metals, including stainless steel, copper, and brass, at Johnson Controls–San Antonio. Work involves collaboration with supervisors and lead personnel to improve work cells, meet quotas, and braze according to established parameters and procedures. This manufacturing role includes exposure to noise, dirt, dust, indoor and outdoor temperature extremes, and hazards around heavy equipment and machinery. A competitive benefits package is included, but specific benefits are not listed.

Requirements

Pass pre-hire and post-hire Vertical Downflow pipe brazing tests on a variety of metals, including stainless steel, copper, and brass, at Johnson Controls–San Antonio.
Proven experience using hand tools, machinery, and equipment to manufacture metal.
Strong knowledge and skill in operating metalworking machinery.
Ability to read and understand production AutoCAD drawings, blueprints, work orders, and other written instructions.
Ability to follow Operation Description Sheets (ODS), training documents, safety rules, regulations, policies, and procedures, and written and oral instructions.
High school diploma, GED, or certifications.
Quality orientation.
Effective time management.
Positivity and an energetic approach, including a desire for others to succeed.
Creative and innovative thinking.
Commitment to development and continual learning.
Problem-solving, accountability, and dependability.
Research and analysis skills.
Decision-making and judgment.
Planning and organizing skills.
Mathematical reasoning.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and teamwork.
Ability to give and receive feedback effectively.
Strong attention to detail and ability to work well under pressure.
Ability to deal with people sensitively, tactfully, diplomatically, and professionally.
Vision corrected to 20/20.
Ability to perform the stated physical tasks, including occasionally lifting up to 50 lbs.

Nice To Haves

Brazing technical school certification.
Experience with routine maintenance operations.
High flexibility and solid interpersonal skills that support working effectively in diverse environments.

Responsibilities

Apply fit-up, fabrication, and brazing techniques to standard models.
Position header parts in jigs or fixtures and clamp them securely for brazing.
Select and prepare brazing equipment, including torches, filler rods, flux, and gases, based on material specifications.
Connect regulator valves and hoses to oxygen and fuel gas cylinders and the brazing torch.
Adjust gas mixture and pressure to produce the required brazing flame.
Guide the torch along braze joints and apply filler rod to create strong, uniform metal joints.
Inspect braze joints for leaks and identify repairs needed within unit assemblies.
Operate manual and semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment.
Maintain safe work practices and follow safety policies and protocols.
Conduct technical inspections and review blueprints and specifications for suitability in the intended environment.
Complete assigned tasks and projects accurately and maintain detailed reports and documentation.
Keep current with changes in technology, compliance, and repair and rework techniques.
Participate in training as a trainee or trainer when required.
Practice and promote 5S and participate in Kaizen events.
Work with supervisors and lead personnel on continuous improvement in work cells, meeting quotas, and following brazing procedures and preset parameters.
Scan in and out of work orders and complete signoffs.
Perform other assigned work as required.