Braze Operator

Production Team Member - Braze Operator

$18.54 per hour Shift differential 2nd +$1.00

Paulo Cleveland - 4428 Hamann Pkwy Willoughby, OH 44094

We are looking to fill a production role (Braze Operator) in our plant in Willoughby, OH (44094). This is a permanent position that offers stability and the opportunity to grow within the company. Paulo is looking for people who are seeking a career, not just a job. Experience in heat treating isn't necessary, but a willingness to learn, grow, and improve your skills is.

* Prepare parts for furnace brazing by cleaning, assembling, fixturing, and applying alloy to product.

* Inspect product visually and dimensionally, using specified inspection equipment.

* Clean component parts with acetone, solvent, soap and water, and/or grinding tools with burrs.

* Apply braze paste, preforms, rings, tape, foil, and/or shim stock to assemblies prior to loading into the furnace.

* Match customer paperwork with parts.

* Properly follow and utilize the color cone system used throughout the process for product traceability throughout the plant.

* Fill out a PICS shop order and accurately follow each step(s) to effectively and accurately complete work on customer parts.

* Mix alloy powder and binder to proper specifications to create braze paste to specification.

* Assemble parts prior to brazing with equipment, such as an arbor press, punch press, wiring, hammer and punch, or by spot welding.

* Fixture parts for brazing according to PICS and work instructions.

* Move parts to designated furnace areas using racks, hand carts and potentially other material handling devices, but not limited to floor jack, electric lift, and forklift.

* Inspect brazed assemblies, per instructions and specifications.

* Fill out inspection results on PICS shop orders, along with adding proper rework/reject codes as needed, and record in any designated log books.

* Move inspected parts to the next area designated on the PICS shop order.

* Hand stamp parts, as required, with serial numbers for traceability.

* Fill out return goods form and attach a copy to shop order and place one copy in packing container.

* Report discrepancies and equipment problems to Area Manager or Maintenance Department.

* Fill out and submit a production worksheet on a daily basis and be able to meet specified production rates.

* Log daily activity detailing jobs processed and inspected.

* Keep area clean and organized at all times. Reference 5S board for specific tasks.

* Follow all plant rules and ensure that all production activities are conducted in a safe manner.

* Help and support other areas or departments, as needed or assigned.

* Work in partnership with Quality Assurance to ensure standards are met to remain compliant.

* Keep inventory of all necessary tools to perform the job and ensure they are in good working condition.

* Ensure all scales are updated to the required calibration requirement prior to use.