Braze Cell Operator

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 https://www.lincolnelectric.com.

Location: Carthage

Req ID: 30357

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We are growing and we want YOU to join us! Join the manufacturing team people dont want to leave. Work where youre 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 2nd shift - 4:30pm - 3:00am. 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.

Job Responsibilities

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 Flow

• Stage components, work-in-process, and finished parts in designated locations to maintain continuous cell flow.
• Verify part identification, quantities, and material status before moving product between process steps.
• Maintain orderly work areas and follow material-handling and inventory-control procedures.

Packing and Finished Product Handling

• Pack and label finished parts according to customer, packaging, and shipping requirements.
• Verify packaging materials, counts, labels, and product identification before release to the next process.
• Protect product from damage, contamination, and mix-ups during handling and packing.

Standardized Job Rotation and Teamwork

• Rotate among assigned cell positions at predetermined intervals and follow the established rotation plan.
• Complete required handoff checks and communicate equipment, quality, material, or production concerns to the next operator and supervisor.
• Maintain proficiency in all assigned positions and participate in cross-training and qualification activities.

Safety, Housekeeping, and Continuous Improvement

• Follow all safety procedures, required personal protective equipment rules, machine guarding requirements, and applicable lockout/tagout procedures.
• Follow standard work, control plans, and visual work instructions; promptly report unsafe conditions and process abnormalities.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area and participate in 5S, problem-solving, and continuous-improvement activities.

Job Requirements

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Ability to learn and perform all designated braze cell functions to established safety, quality, and production standards.
• Ability to follow written work instructions, visual standards, and standardized work procedures.
• Basic ability to complete production, inspection, and traceability records.
• Ability to recognize defects and abnormal process conditions and escalate issues promptly.
• Dependability, attention to detail, teamwork, and willingness to rotate between workstations as scheduled.

Physical and Work Environment Requirements

The position may require standing and walking for extended periods, repetitive hand and arm movements, and lifting or moving materials within established site limits. Work is performed in a manufacturing environment and may involve heat, noise, and industrial equipment. Specific physical requirements, lifting limits, and exposure controls should be defined in accordance with the actual cell layout and site safety assessment.

Performance Expectations

• Follow the assigned rotation schedule and maintain qualification in each required workstation.
• Meet established quality, safety, productivity, and attendance expectations.
• Complete required inspections and records accurately and on time.
• Maintain smooth material flow and communicate issues that could interrupt production.
• Support teamwork and continuous improvement within the braze cell.

Lincoln Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to promoting equal employment opportunity for applicants, without regard to their race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.