Braze Cell Operator

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Lincoln Electric is a high-performance industrial machinery and technology leader who helps customers manufacture and maintain vital equipment and infrastructure. Lincoln Electric’s innovative solutions enable higher quality and productivity across a variety of processes including welding, cutting, brazing, machining, process automation, and field repair. The Company leverages proprietary technologies and expertise in materials science, power electronics, automation, and intelligent software to help customers build better and achieve resilience in their operations.

Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Lincoln Electric is the essential ‘Linc’ that keeps the economy running. The Company operates 71 manufacturing and automation facilities across 20 countries and serves customers in over 160 countries. For more information about Lincoln Electric and its products and services, visit the Company’s website at  .

Location:

Carthage
Req :
30351

We are growing and we want YOU to join us! Join the manufacturing team people don't want to leave. Work where you're valued - low turnover, high satisfaction! We strive to make work fun while meeting our customers' expectations with quality and safety as top priority. We offer a competitive benefits package that includes PTO, paid holidays, 401(k) matching, HSA, medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as tuition reimbursement and loan repayment programs.

We also offer a pay progression scale that allows you to grow your knowledge and your pay! We pride ourselves on the tenure of our workforce. Come see why we are the place people stay and grow!

Summary of the Position

Work is performed onsite in Carthage, TN. This is an hourly production manufacturing position and relocation is not available. Work environment is not temperature controlled.

Position

Hours:

Monday - Thursday 1st shift 6:00am - 4:30pm Overtime varies for Friday and Saturday and may be mandatory. Currently, overtime is temporarily scheduled for 8 hour shifts on Fridays and most Saturdays. Must be able to work scheduled hours.

Position Summary

The Braze Cell Operator is responsible for performing multiple production functions within an automated brazing cell, including loading and operating the braze machine, leak testing completed parts, wash system operation, staging work, and packing finished product. Employees assigned to the cell are expected to be trained and qualified in each designated function and to rotate between positions at predetermined intervals in accordance with the established rotation schedule.

The role supports safe operations, consistent product quality, production flow, and achievement of established output and delivery requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Braze Machine Operation

• Load parts and fixtures as specified by work instructions and operate the automated braze machine within approved parameters.
• Verify correct part orientation, loading, and cycle completion; monitor the process for abnormal conditions.
• Follow startup, shutdown, changeover, and escalation procedures as trained and authorized.

Leak Testing and Quality Verification

• Perform required leak tests using approved equipment, methods, and acceptance criteria.
• Identify, segregate, and report nonconforming parts; do not pass or pack product that does not meet requirements.
• Complete required inspection records and traceability documentation accurately.

Wash System Operation

• Operate the parts washing system according to established work instructions and process requirements.
• Load and unload parts and ensure parts complete the wash cycle.
• Follow applicable chemical handling, PPE, and safety requirements.

Part Staging and Material…