Airfoil Braze Operator I

Prepare parts for furnace brazing by cleaning, assembling, tacking, and pasting. Inspect product visually and dimensionally using specified inspection equipment. Communicate with Airfoil Braze Supervisor on daily schedule for the day. Complete all job functions assigned before end of shift.

Rate: $19.10 2nd Shift +$1.00

Key Responsibilities:

• Clean component parts with acetone, solvent, soap and water or grinding guns with burrs.
• Apply braze paste, preforms, rings, tape, or shim stock to assemblies prior to loading into the furnace.
• Match customer paperwork with parts.
• 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/or inspected.
• Mix braze paste and binder to proper specifications, using braze formulas (powder/ binder ratio).
• Assemble parts prior to brazing with equipment or by spot welding.
• Fixture parts for brazing according to the shop order and the work instructions.
• Transport parts to the designated furnace areas using racks, hand carts, and other material handling devices.
• Inspect brazed assemblies per shop order instructions and specifications.
• Log inspection results on the shop orders and in designated log books and/or forms.
• Move inspected parts to the next area designated on the shop order.
• Report discrepancies and equipment problems to the Airfoil Braze Supervisor and/or Maintenance Department.
• Keep an inventory of all tools necessary to perform the job; including fiber optic light, borescopes, and testing devices.
• Keep all tools assigned in locker when not in use and keep all tools in good working condition.
• Ensure that all taping presses are cleaned before and after each use to prevent mixed alloy.
• Work in partnership with Quality Assurance to ensure standards and compliance are met. Utilize training to maintain awareness of critical areas on customer parts.
• Follow all shop rules and ensure that all production activities are conducted in a safe manner.
• Help and support other areas or departments, as needed or assigned.
• Maintain cleanliness in shop and encourage good housekeeping activities.
• Perform simple preventative maintenance as required.
• Maintain traceability on all orders through our cone and shop order system.