Brazing Technician
Location: Meadows Place, TX
Job Type: Contract To Hire
Company: Openwork
Salary: 0
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Brazing Technician
Join a leading manufacturer as a Brazing Technician and advance your career in the dynamic field of manufacturing. As a Brazing Technician, you will play a crucial role in the assembly and production of high-quality refrigeration and cooling systems, applying your expertise in brazing and mechanical assembly. This full-time opportunity offers hands-on experience, skill-building, and the potential for long-term career growth within a supportive and innovative team environment. Located in Stafford, TX, this position is ideal for candidates seeking stability, professional development, and the satisfaction of contributing to high-quality manufacturing processes.
As a Brazing Technician, you will be responsible for reading and interpreting technical documents, such as piping layouts and bills of materials, to guide your work. You will measure, cut, bend, and prepare copper tubing, ensuring each component is ready for precise assembly. Your role will involve assembling refrigeration piping, installing compressors, service valves, filter driers, expansion valves, receivers, accumulators, and pressure switches, and performing high-quality brazing of copper-to-copper and copper-to-brass joints. Protecting heat-sensitive components and purging refrigeration circuits with dry nitrogen during brazing are also key elements of this position.
Quality is paramount in this role. As a Brazing Technician, you will be tasked with inspecting brazed joints to verify strength and workmanship, identifying and reporting any defects or quality concerns, and contributing to pressure testing, leak testing, and other quality assurance processes. Adherence to safety protocols and manufacturing procedures is essential to ensure a safe and productive work environment.
Candidates for the Brazing Technician position should bring a high school diploma or GED, with previous experience in brazing within HVAC, refrigeration, plumbing, or manufacturing settings highly valued. Recent graduates from trade or technical programs are encouraged to apply, as strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail are critical for success in this role. The ability to read mechanical drawings and blueprints, use basic math and measuring skills, and safely operate brazing equipment is required. Consistent attendance, a strong work ethic, and a commitment to quality workmanship are also vital attributes.
The Brazing Technician role offers a competitive compensation structure with weekly pay and potential for overtime. Employees enjoy a consistent Monday through Friday schedule, with additional overtime opportunities as needed. As part of a growing manufacturing organization, this position provides a temp-to-hire pathway, offering the prospect of long-term employment and advancement. Upon permanent hire, a comprehensive benefits package is available, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with employer match, paid time off, paid holidays, attendance bonuses, and other incentives designed to reward your dedication and performance.
Working in Stafford, TX, presents unique advantages, including a strong industrial community and access to a variety of amenities. The employer, Openwork, is a talent-first staffing company with over 50 years of experience connecting professionals with meaningful career opportunities. Openwork is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace, ensuring equal opportunity for all applicants and employees.
If you are ready to take the next step in your manufacturing career as a Brazing Technician, we encourage you to apply today. Join a company that values craftsmanship, teamwork, and professional growth. Click the job application button to submit your application and become part of a team committed to delivering quality and innovation in manufacturing.
Brazing Technician - Summary- Responsible for the assembly, brazing, and quality assurance of refrigeration and cooling system components.
- Full-time opportunity with potential for long-term employment and career advancement.
- Hands-on role in a growing manufacturing environment in Stafford, TX.
- Read and interpret piping layouts, bills of materials, and work instructions.
- Measure, cut, bend, deburr, clean, and prepare copper tubing for assembly.
- Assemble refrigeration piping and install components such as compressors, service valves, filter driers, expansion valves, receivers, accumulators, and pressure switches.
- Perform high-quality brazing of copper-to-copper and copper-to-brass joints.
- Protect heat-sensitive components and purge refrigeration circuits with dry nitrogen during brazing.
- Inspect brazed joints for quality, strength, and workmanship.
- Identify and report defects, damaged materials, or quality concerns.
- Assist with pressure testing, leak testing, and quality verification.
- Follow all safety, quality, and manufacturing procedures.
- Competitive hourly pay with weekly pay structure.
- Potential for overtime based on production needs.
- Temp-to-hire opportunity with long-term career potential.
- Comprehensive benefits package upon permanent hire, including:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with employer match
- Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
- Attendance bonuses and incentive programs
- Monthly prize giveaways
- High school diploma or GED preferred.
- Previous brazing experience in HVAC, refrigeration, plumbing, or manufacturing preferred.
- Recent technical school graduates encouraged to apply.
- Ability to read mechanical drawings, blueprints, and work instructions.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.
- Basic math and measuring skills.
- Ability to safely operate brazing equipment.
- Reliable attendance and a strong work ethic.
- Detail-oriented and quality-focused professional with experience in brazing and assembly.
- Strong communicator who can follow technical instructions accurately.
- Team-oriented individual who thrives in a collaborative manufacturing environment.
- Motivated to learn and develop skills for long-term career growth.
- Openwork is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).
- Company has a longstanding reputation for supporting employee development and rewarding performance.
- Opportunities for advancement within the organization.
- Apply now to take the next step in your career as a Brazing Technician—click the job application button to submit your application.