Furnace Loader at Benton Harbor LLC – Benton Harbor, Michigan

Summary:
Support the manufacturing department by performing a variety of routine or standard braze and annealing inspection operations.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/ or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

MINIMUM POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and related experience preferred. Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide by using whole numbers and decimals. Ability to read and interpret measuring devices (calipers, rulers, etc.).

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Perform brazing operations of a semi-skilled nature to build production assemblies.
• Prepares, organizes and controls flow of material to, through and from brazing furnaces.
• Operate mechanical or electrical machinery in completion of processes.
• Follows operational sequence as specified by verbal, written, and visual aids.
• Assembles and applies brazing paste on various components where operation and sequence are specified by verbal, written and visual aids.
• Substitutes for any other line position as needed.
• Uses hand tools and/ or inspection test equipment.
• Inspects material as instructed to ensure customer and Bluewater specifications are maintained.
• Maintains a clean and organized work area to facilitate manufacturing functions.
• Detects and reports problems with safety, quality, processes, equipment and materials to Production Supervisor.
• Prepares routine documentation accurately.
LANGUAGE AND REASONING SKILLS:
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to effectively present information on one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other associates of the organization.
Competencies:
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment.
• Motivation - Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures, reports potentially unsafe conditions, and uses equipment and materials properly.
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work when scheduled and on time.
• Dependability - Follows instructions and responds to any management direction, takes responsibility for own actions, and keeps commitments.
• Initiative - Undertakes self-development activities and asks for and/or offers help when needed.
• Innovation - Generates constructive suggestions to improve workplace conditions

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience: High school diploma or general education degree (GED), one to three (1-3) years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Mathematical Skills: Able to add and subtract two-digit numbers and multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Able to perform these operations using units of USD currency, weight measurement, volume, and distance.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to walk, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and move up to 40 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently exposed to extreme heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, and extreme cold. The noise level in the work environment may be loud. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.