Braze Operator II Entry-US

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BRAZE OPERATOR II

Bedford PA

Shift: 1st shift: 7am -3pm (M-F)

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

Braze carbide tips onto steel bodies through electrical induction heating on Automatic Braze lines. Visual inspection of all components during assembly.

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or general equivalent diploma.
• Basic math blueprint reading and gauge-reading Comprehension.
• Ability to understand written and oral instructions and communicate with supervisors and coworkers.

KEY JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Safety: Perform pre-operation checks for both individual machines and work area. Perform safety inspections required for individual machines and associated equipment.
• Production: ƒ Assemble conical bit bodies braze material and carbide tips ƒ Operates braze line at optimal level to meet or exceed established daily production rates that are assigned by shop orders.
• Quality: Inspect parts to meet established ISO requirements.
• Delivery: Support functions and change-overs to meet established due dates.
• Cost: Responsible for tracking and problem solving of the materials used and efficient equipment use to reduce cost.
• Inventory: Responsible for management of WIP and components (i.e. carbide braze flux and steel bodies). Perform cycle counts as specified.
• Lean: Participate in lean events and utilize lean processes in daily duties.
• TPM: Perform daily required TPM on associated equipment.
• 5S: Perform daily required 5S activities for work area.
• Metrics: Perform daily activities associated with gathering and posting established metrics.
• Data: Accurate and timely recording of required data (i.e. Production quality etc) Use additional pages as necessary to fully describe the position accountabilities

Competencies:

• Adaptability
• Analytical Skills
• Commitment to Excellence
• Communication
• Conscious
• Restraint/Maturity
• Initiative Integrity
• Practical
• Judgment/Disciplined
• Problem Solving
• Sense of Urgency/Proactivity Teamwork