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Position Summary:

Under the direction of the Manager and/or Supervisor of Manufacturing Operations, Brazers join pieces of metal together by first heating the pieces and then placing a solder-like filler substance on the joint. They allow the heated metal to melt the filler and seal the joint. Brazers arenot the same aswelders, sincebrazersuse heat and filler to bond joints together,whereaswelders melt metals athigh temperaturesto fuse them together. However, it is not uncommon forbrazersto also be trained as welders. Working with extremely hot materialsrequires the useof protectivegear to ensure safety.

Position Responsibilities:

• Brazes (bonds) together components to assemble metal parts as specified by layout, work order, or blueprints, using hand torch,

• Guides torch and rod along joint of work pieces to heat to brazing temperature, melt braze alloy, and bond work pieces together.

• Removes workpiecefromfixture, using tongs, and cools workpiece, using air or water.

• Cleans joints of work pieces, usingwirebrush or by dipping them into cleaning solution.

• Examines seams andrebrazesdefective joints or broken parts.

• Connectshoses from torch to regulator valves and cylinders of oxygen and specified fuel gas,acetyleneor natural.

• Brushes flux onto joint of work piece or dips braze rod into flux to prevent oxidation of metal.

• Aligns and secures work pieces in fixtures, jigs, or vise, usingrule,square, ortemplate.

• Melts andseparatesbrazed joints to remove and straighten damaged or misaligned components, using hand torch or furnace.

• Selects torchtip, flux, and brazingalloyfrom data charts or workorder.

• Adjusts electric current and timing cycle of resistance welding machine to heat metal to bonding temperature.

• Able to do destructive examination and testing of brazed joints completed by employees.

PositionQualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, preferred.Completion of some secondary/trade school technical and/or general businesscourseis preferred.

• Requires a minimum of 1yearsof brazing experience (W1), or equivalent combination of technical school, on-the-jobtrainingand work experience.

• Able to follow directions, knowledgeable of metalworking safety protocols and comfortable working with others,

• Familiar with brazing techniques and materials

• Ability to read,understandand interpret two- and three-dimensional diagramsin order tofit metal products correctly.

• Ability to read and understand mechanical/piping drawings andapplications legendfor circuit and parts identification.

• Able tooperateand use hand and power tools (pipe cutter, ratcheting, standard wrenches)

• Must be able to apply significant torque with hand tools throughout the entirework day(wrenches, ratcheting tools, channel locks, etc.)

• Able to read a tape measure.

• Able to lift and/or move heavy objects/components,frequentlyup to 25lbs. and occasionally up to 50 lbs.

• Must be detail-oriented andpossessgood near-vision and eyesight to see details and characteristics of the joint at close range and be able to detect changes in molten metal flows.

• Requires manual dexterity withabilityto make coordinated hand and finger movements to grasp, manipulate and assemble objects, and handle tools.

• Ability to work in repetitive motions and pressure involving fingers, hands, and wrists.

• Able to stand for prolonged periods on a concrete floor.

• Able to walk, reach with hands and arms, push, pull, stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, and crawl.

• Able to climb ladders and work in high areas.

• Must havedemonstratedability to communicate (speak, read, write) in English.

• Good math skills are preferred to interpret drawings and specifications.

• Able to work independently and with others.

• Wear safety gearat all times

Nortek Air Management and its divisions offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package.To learn more about NortekAir Solutions, please visit our company website athttp://www.nortekair.com/.

NortekAir Solutionsand NortekGlobal HVACare equal opportunity employers and do not unlawfully discriminate against any applicanton the basis ofrace, color, religion, sex national origin, age disability, sexual orientation, or any other class protected by federal or state law.