Job Description

SUMMARY

Performs a wide variety of assembly / fabrication / production and / or operator tasks. Duties and responsibilities include following blueprints, piecing together specified metal parts, such as copper, cast iron pipes or joints, and then using a specialized torch to heat two combined metals until they melt and join with filler rod.

Sets up equipment and assists lower-level production workers in the set-up and operation of machinery and equipment.

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (KPIs)

• Safety- Company targets with department goals per yearly approved KPIs.
• Quality- Company targets with department goals per yearly approved KPIs.
• Production- Company targets with department goals per yearly approved KPIs.

Brazer I

Brazer II

Brazer III

• Passing Score of 80 or Higher on Written Exam
• Braze Practicing time of 10hrs.
• Passing Score of 80 or Higher on Practical Exam
• Less than 4 Gas Leaks per Month by QC
• Braze Cross Training on Level 1 Line Braze Criteria
• Must meet standard cycle time.
• Passing Score of 8 8 or Higher on Practical Exam
• Brazer I at least six months
• Braze Cross Training on Level 1 and Level 2 Line Braze Criteria
• 2 or less Gas Leaks per Month by QC
• Must meet standard cycle time.
• Braze Cross Training on Level 1 , Level 2 , and Level 3 Line Braze Criteria
• Brazer I I at least one year
• 1 Gas Leak per Month by QC
• Evap. Build
• Must meet standard cycle time.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Note : Each function listed below builds off the previous function .

Brazer I

Brazer II

Brazer III

• Operates all relevant machinery, tools, and equipment and undertakes standard and complex production tasks in accordance with instructions.
• Determines and selects raw materials and parts required to prepare for the production process.
• Set ups or adjusts equipment according to manufacturing specifications. Performs first piece inspections during the assembly and / or fabrication process to identify quality issues.
• Ensures that equipment is always operational and performs minor troubleshooting and maintenance of equipment.
• Monitors production for quality and adjusts machines or processes to correct problems.
• Ensures operational safety requirements are always met.
• Utilizes concentration and observational skills, and manual dexterity.
• Reviews product specifications / blueprints to ensure that assembles and sub-assemblies meet required standards.
• Monitors quality and makes the appropriate adjustments to correct problems.
• Works with process improvement teams to suggest new ideas and solve problems.
• Maintains required level of productivity to ensure that department goals are reached.
• Maintains a safe work environment and identifies / reports potential hazards to management.
• Works from production / assembly instructions, parts lists, diagrams, verbal instructions, and notes to assemble a wide variety of components.
• Monitors the quality of output to identify , discard, or rework faulty products.
• Provides supervisors and managers with process improvement suggestions.
• Provides on-the-job training and / or technical assistance to other employees on specific tasks as needed.
• Rotates workstations as needed for absent team members.
• Maintains required level of productivity to ensure that department goals are reached.
• Maintains a safe work environment and identifies / reports potential hazards to management.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Brazer I

Brazer II

Brazer III

High school diploma or GED and a minimum of four years of progressively difficult assembly / fabrication experience. Requires broad skills with the ability to operate a variety of production machines and equipment.

Must be dependable and work well in a team environment.

Five years of advantaged manufacturing production experience is required . Solid verbal communication and listening skills.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

Brazer I

Brazer II

Brazer III

• Requires knowledge of braz ing equipment, machinery, and operations
• Good interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Ability to read blueprints, technical manuals and use measuring equipment.
• Motivated self-starter
• Ability to multitask and change priorities at a moment’s notice.
• Manual dexterity and the ability to carry out repetitive tasks quickly and methodically.
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings, schematics, and written work instructions.
• Mechanical aptitude
• Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in manufacturing production.
• Ability to recognize quality problems with materials and work in process.
• Advanced shop skills and equipment operation knowledge

PHYSCIAL REQUIREMENTS

Manufacturing :

• Works predominantly on the manufacturing floor. May be exposed to heat, electrical and mechanical hazards, noise, solvents, dust, dirt, fumes, contaminants, cold, noise, vibration, etc.
• Climbing, stooping, kneeling, lifting, pulling, pushing and ability to move material weighing up to 40 lbs.
• Ability to perform basic preventive maintenance tasks on tools and equipment.
• Ability to use hand tools, power tools, gas torches and measuring instruments.
• Ability to read blueprints, technical manuals and use measuring equipment
• Requires standing for prolonged periods of time.
• Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination
• Must be able to walk and use hands.
• Ability to read, write, listen, and communicate effectively.

Hoshizaki values Trust, Compliance, Transparency, & Collaboration

Last updated : 2024-05-07