POSITION SUMMARY

The Lead Brazer is responsible for performing all tasks involved in the brazing of standard and non-standard assemblies and subassemblies and will assist the Supervisor in daily production, first part validation, and training of associates. 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as a safety leader throughout the plant and ensure the deployment of a safe and healthy work environment for all team members.
• Maintain positive relationships with team members for the purpose of work coordination, instruction, training, and evaluating.  
• Promote teamwork between braze team and other production teams.  
• Stay aware of daily production requirements in order to prioritize, communicate, and coordinate within braze team to meet deadlines and ship dates.    
• Attend daily production meetings to be informed of and to relay pertinent production information on and between shifts.  
• Possess complete knowledge and understanding of quality system, processes, and standards; position will assist and train others on quality requirements, as necessary.
• Priorities will vary among existing product, new product development, assisting brazers at multiple stations, filling in or training other team members.  
• Keep Supervisor informed of any production, safety, or equipment concerns and changes as they occur.
• Perform minor repairs on braze tools and troubleshoot malfunctions when necessary.  
• Responsible for the 5S housekeeping system within the assigned work areas. 
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Work involves lifting materials and product up to 50 pounds. 
• Work involves standing, walking, and lifting during shift schedule.
• Work involves holding a brazing torch steady at approximate shoulder height
• Exposure to heat from brazing torch.
• Exposure to any number of elements but with none present to the extent of being disagreeable or hazardous.
• Noise level is normal for a manufacturing environment.

SCHEDULE

• Regular - Monday - Friday 2:15 pm - 11:00 pm
• Overtime - Monday - Friday 2:15 pm - 1:00 am, rotating Saturday 11:45 am - 8:00 pm
• MUST be able to train on 1st shift

JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and EDUCATION

• High School Diploma or equivalent. 
• Knowledge of standard manufacturing and brazing practices for quality, efficiency, and safety purposes.
• Must be able to work independently
• Must have thorough knowledge of brazing functions and be able to braze various components
• Must be able to read and interpret work routers
• Must serve as first part validator and be able to visually inspect parts effectively for quality purposes.  
• Must possess appropriate reading, writing, and arithmetic skills. 
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds as required; ability to work in standing position, often holding brazing torch steady at approximate shoulder height, throughout shift.
• Must be able to work various shifts and overtime, including weekends.
• Must possess planning and organizational skills and the ability to follow and implement written or oral instructions.  
• Must be able to effectively interact and communicate with all organization levels.