Job Title: Brazer
Job Description
The Brazer assembles and brazes coil components according to detailed drawings and work orders, ensuring all work meets strict quality and safety standards. This role involves using hand and power tools, welding and brazing equipment, and overhead lifting systems to build and process coils in a clean, climate-controlled production environment. The position requires attention to detail, steady hands, and the ability to collaborate with team members to support safety, quality, production, and on-time delivery.
Responsibilities
- Gather and prepare component parts for each build, including fins, casings, and hairpins, in accordance with work orders and drawings.
- Retrieve coils from the work-in-process (WIP) lane and safely place them on work tables using overhead lifting equipment based on certified level requirements.
- Move work tables and coils to the brazing area and ensure components are properly staged for assembly.
- Assemble return bends, headers, and distributors on each coil following specifications and engineering drawings.
- Braze components to the coil using a brazing torch, strictly following SRC specifications and information provided on drawings.
- Use hand and power tools, welding equipment, and grinders to support fabrication, assembly, and finishing operations.
- Collaborate with team members to maintain high standards of safety, quality, production efficiency, and on-time delivery.
- Push or pull larger items, such as pallets and coils on carts, as needed to support workflow and production.
- Identify and tag unsafe equipment, promptly reporting issues to help maintain a safe work environment.
- Maintain a clean and organized work area in accordance with 5S standards.
- Take on additional duties or assist in other departments as production and departmental needs change.
- Participate in daily meetings to receive and share information relevant to second shift operations.
Essential Skills
- Ability to perform brazing operations using a brazing torch on coil components according to specifications and drawings.
- Steady hands and fine motor control to complete precise, high-quality brazes.
- Experience in fabrication, including working with metal components and assemblies.
- Proficiency in using hand tools and power tools safely and effectively.
- Experience with welding equipment and basic welding processes.
- Ability to operate grinders and related finishing tools.
- Capability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.
- Skill in using measurement tools such as tape measures to verify dimensions and tolerances.
- Mechanical aptitude and experience with mechanical assembly work.
- Physical ability to push or pull pallets and coils on carts and to work in a production environment.
- Willingness and ability to learn brazing techniques if not already experienced.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Prior experience in welding, assembly, brazing, fabrication, and mechanical assembly is highly beneficial.
- Comfort working in a fabrication or welding shop environment.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with coworkers on safety, quality, production, and delivery goals.
- Flexibility to assist in other departments as needs arise.
- Openness to training and skill development in brazing and related processes, even for candidates coming from non-manufacturing backgrounds.
- Attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high quality standards in all work performed.
Why Work Here?
Employees enjoy a strong, supportive culture with excellent benefits and a focus on health, comfort, and continuous improvement. The facility offers a modern, upgraded break room with healthy options, an onsite gym, and an updated cafeteria that all employees can use. Team members can earn bonus incentives through their health insurance by logging time in the onsite gym, reinforcing a commitment to wellness and work-life balance. The organization invests in growth and modernization, including significant facility expansions, and provides a clean, climate-controlled environment that supports both productivity and employee satisfaction.
Work Environment
The role is based in a very clean, climate-controlled manufacturing facility designed for comfort and efficiency. Work takes place in and around a welding shop located at the back of the building, with production flowing toward the front before products are shipped out. The environment includes an updated, modern cafeteria and an onsite gym that all employees can access, with opportunities to earn health insurance bonus incentives by using the gym. The position typically works an afternoon and evening schedule, roughly 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, with a required daily meeting at 2:30 p.m. to share information with second shift. The schedule is fluid to support second shift supervision and evolving production needs, and employees are expected to follow appropriate attire and safety practices suitable for a welding and fabrication shop.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of North Chesterfield, VA.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $21.00 - $25.00/hr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in North Chesterfield,VA.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Aug 31, 2026.
About Aerotek
Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.
Posting ID: JP-006226140