Robbie Couture

Job Summary:

• Quality Inspection: Conduct visual inspections of finished glass products for defects such as scratches, chips, or distortions.
• Handling and Packaging: Safely lift, move, and package glass panes or window assemblies according to company standards.
• Labeling and Documentation: Ensure all products are correctly labeled with customer information, order numbers, and specifications.
• Machine Operation: Operate basic machinery or tools related to cutting, sealing, or wrapping glass products.
• Safety Compliance: Follow safety procedures for handling glass, including wearing appropriate PPE (gloves, safety glasses, steel-toe boots).
• Inventory & Reporting: Track finished product counts and report any quality or equipment issues to supervisors.
• Team Collaboration: Work with production and shipping teams to ensure smooth workflow and on-time deliveries.

Brazing Technician – Drill Bit Manufacturing

Job Summary:

The Brazing Technician is responsible for bonding carbide or other cutting materials to steel drill bit bodies using the brazing process. This role ensures strong, heat-resistant joints that enhance the durability and performance of the drill bits. The technician operates brazing equipment, inspects joints, and follows precise heating and cooling procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

Brazing Operations-

• Use torches, induction heating, or furnace brazing to heat materials and bond them with silver, copper, or nickel-based brazing alloys.
• Control heating and cooling cycles to prevent material warping or weak joints.

Quality Inspection-

• Ensure brazed joints meet strength and durability standards.
• Use microscopes, calipers, and hardness testers to check joint integrity.
• Remove excess brazing material and perform finishing work like grinding or polishing.

Machine Operation & Maintenance-

• Operate and adjust brazing equipment for precise heat application.
• Perform routine maintenance on torches, induction heating coils, and furnaces.

Safety & Compliance-

• Follow safety protocols for working with high temperatures and molten metal.
• Wear appropriate PPE, including heat-resistant gloves, safety glasses, and protective clothing.
• Handle and store brazing materials and fluxes according to safety regulations.

Grinding & Fluting-

• I used a CNC grinding machine to create the flutes (spiral grooves) that help remove material while drilling.