Brazer/Assembler - 2nd Shift

Location:  Winona Facility, 1725 Wilkie Drive, Winona, MN 55987

Shift/Hours: 2nd shift, Mondays-Thursdays 3:00pm-1:00am 

Position Status: Full-Time

The Company:
RiverSide Integrated Solutions, Inc. is an advanced Contract Manufacturer providing robust comprehensive solutions in Circuit Board Assembly, Electromechanical & Mechanical Assembly, Kitting, Supply Chain Management, Fulfillment, Distribution, and Reverse Logistics.  With a culture of customer focused solutions and continuous improvement, RiverSide Integrated Solutions, Inc. is uniquely positioned to respond to any customer need. As a co-worker, you will be offered a variety of competitive benefits including medical, dental, disability, life, 401K and more.  Come join our team to be a part of a great organization!

The Team:
This role is a part of the production assembly team. The team works with the scheduling, materials, and operations teams to accomplish work and provides necessary components to further processing.

The Role: 
This position brazes and bonds together components to assemble metal parts as specified by layout, work order, or blueprints, using hand torch.

You will spend your time:

• Aligning and clamping work pieces together, using rule, square, or template or sets up placing them in fixtures, jigs, or vise
• Cleaning joints of work pieces, using wire brush or by dipping them into cleaning solution
• Selecting torch tip, flux, and brazing alloy from data charts or work order
• Connecting hoses from torch to regulator valves and cylinders of oxygen specified fuel gas, acetylene or natural
• Turning valves to start flow of gases, lights flame, and adjusts pressure and mixture of gases to obtain desired color size of flame
• Brushing flux onto joint of work piece or dips braze rod into flux to prevent oxidation of metal
• Guiding torch and rod along joint or seam of work piece to heat to brazing temperature melt braze alloy to bond work pieces together
• Examining seam re-brazes defective joints
• May braze together broken parts cover holes to repair leaks
• May melt and separate brazed joints, using hand torch or furnace, remove and straighten components, and rebraze joints to repair misaligned or damaged assemblies be designated Brazer, Repair And Salvage
• Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly
• Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating work pieces
• Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems
• Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects
• Performing other duties assigned as needed

We are excited about you if you have:

• An understanding of and ability to interpret Manufacturing Instructions, Work Instructions/Procedures/Forms, Inspection Data, part drawings, and Work Order data
• The ability to manage your time efficiently and without direct supervision
• Ability to learn and adhere to all applicable health and safety regulations as well as LEAN manufacturing
• Willingness and ability to work flexible hours, such as early mornings and overtime
• Knowledge of the manufacturing processes, procedures, and machinery
• Familiarity with the materials, tools and methods of the process
• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer)
• Ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specifications, blueprints, etc.
• Ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position
• Ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects
• Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production copper, brazing, etc.
• Travel:  Travel may be required for this position.