Brazer - Weekend Shift

Johnson Controls•San Antonio, TX

2d•$19 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

As a Weekend Shift Brazer at Johnson Controls, you will carry out fit-up, fabrication, and brazing work in a manufacturing facility in accordance with company principles, policies, procedures, and plant operations. The role supports employee engagement, safety and health, productivity, and compliance with company policies. The position involves brazing and fabricating standard models, preparing and operating brazing and metalworking equipment, inspecting braze joints and assemblies, and completing technical inspections. You will read blueprints, specifications, AutoCAD production drawings, work orders, and written instructions; ensure assigned tasks are accurate and complete; maintain reports and documentation; and keep current with technology, compliance, and repair or rework techniques. You will also participate in training, promote 5S, take part in Kaizen events, and perform other assigned work. This is a weekend shift scheduled Friday through Sunday, 5:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The role is in a manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, dirt, dust, indoor and outdoor cold or heat, and hazards associated with heavy equipment and machinery. Hourly compensation is listed as $18.50–$20.50, depending on qualifications and other factors, and the position includes a competitive benefits package.

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.
High school diploma, GED, or certifications.
Follow Operation Description Sheets (ODS) and training documents.
Quality orientation.
Effective time management.
Positive, energetic approach and desire to help others succeed.
Creative and innovative thinking.
Commitment to development and continual learning.
Problem-solving skills.
Accountability and dependability.
Research and analysis skills.
Decision-making and judgment.
Ability to operate equipment.
Ethics and integrity.
Planning and organizing skills.
Mathematical reasoning.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Teamwork.
Ability to give and receive feedback effectively.
Strong attention to detail.
Ability to work well under pressure.
Ability to deal with people sensitively, tactfully, diplomatically, and professionally.
Understand and follow safety rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
Vision corrected to 20/20.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Apply fit-up, fabrication, and brazing skills to standard models.
Position header parts in jigs or fixtures and clamp them securely for brazing.
Select and prepare brazing equipment, including the torch, filler rod, flux, and gases, based on material specifications.
Set up and connect regulator valves and hoses to oxygen and fuel gas cylinders and the brazing torch.
Adjust gas mixture and pressure to achieve the desired 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 all safety policies and protocols.
Conduct technical inspections.
Read and review blueprints and specifications, and ensure drawings and specifications function as designed in their intended environment.
Ensure assigned tasks and projects are accurate and complete.
Maintain detailed and accurate reports and documentation.
Maintain working knowledge of changes in technology, compliance, and repair or rework techniques.
Participate in training as a trainee or trainer as required.
Practice and promote 5S throughout the facility and participate in Kaizen events.
Work with supervisors and the lead person on continuous improvements in work cells, meeting quotas, and brazing to preset parameters and procedures.
Scan in and out of work orders and complete signoffs.
Perform other assigned work as required.