Brazer

Brazer

Composed of Chromalox, Durex Industries, Vulcanic, and Thermocoax businesses, Electrical Thermal Solutions (ETS), part of Spirax Group, creates electrical process heating and temperature management solutions, including industrial heaters and systems, heat tracing, and a range of component technologies.

At Chromalox, we build advanced thermal technologies for the world's most challenging industrial heating applications.

Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, we got our start with an innovative solution 100 years ago when a self-taught engineer invented the first metal-sheathed resistance heating element. It was this then-advanced thermal technology that launched an entire industry.

We excel in industries that have high expectations. We are acknowledged as experts at delivering solutions that exceed specifications, limit risk, and reduce operating costs.

Join us as we continue to provide solutions to our customers and the world!

The Role:

As the Brazer, you will join our Cartridge Team and support with brazing together components to assemble metal parts as specified by layout, work order, or blueprints, using hand torch.

Your Responsibilities:

• Cleans joints of work pieces; aligns and clamps work pieces together, using rule, square, template or sets up and places them in fixtures, jigs, or vise. Selects torch tip, flux, brazing alloy from work order.
  
• Set oxygen and acetylene gauges and have an understanding of gases.
• Connects hoses from torch to regulator valves and cylinders of oxygen and acetylene.Turns valves to start flow of gases, lights flame, and adjusts pressure and mixture of gases to obtain desired color and size of flame.
  Brushes flux onto joint of work piece or dips braze rod into flux to prevent oxidation of metal.
• Guides torch and rod along joint or seam of work piece to heat to brazing temperature and melt braze alloy to bond work pieces together.Guides electrodes, or torch and filler rod, along horizontal weld line at specified speed and angle to melt and deposit metal from filler rod onto work piece.
• Examines seam and re-brazes defective joints.May braze together broken parts and cover holes to repair leaks.May melt and separate brazed joints, using hand torch, remove and straighten components, and re-braze joints to repair misaligned or damaged assemblies.
• Welds metal parts on production line; turns valves to release fuel gas and oxygen and ignites mixture, or inserts specific weld rod into portable holder.
• May skip (tack) weld designated spots to secure work pieces for other welders.
• Performs routine preventative maintenance on machines as scheduled and required for TPM.
• Works individually and as a team to develop and implement quality and efficiency improvements.
• Conducts tests and inspections of products, or processes to evaluate quality or performance; examines products or work to verify conformance to specifications.
• May be required to cross train and demonstrate competency on all essential job functions of the department working at different work stations as production needs require.
• Establishing and maintaining interpersonal relationships; training and teaching others.
• Maintenance of a clean and orderly work area free of excess materials.
• Support of and involvement in company, department, and/or safety policies, procedures, programs and activities.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or six months to one year related experience and/or training; with at least six months experience torch brazing or torch soldering.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, proportions and decimals. Ability and understanding of various measuring devices in meeting drawing dimensions and specifications.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as blueprints, work orders, work instructions, diagrams, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Good verbal and written communication skills are necessary.
• Work requires continual attention to detail in follow through, establishing priorities and meeting deadlines.

At Chromalox, we are not just an employer but a champion of equal opportunities and inclusivity. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that adheres to the highest hiring standards and is free from discrimination and harassment.

Chromalox is an equal opportunity employer; our commitment extends to all aspects of employment, ensuring that no individual is mistreated or discriminated against based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as defined by federal, state, or local laws.

At Chromalox, we are not just an employer but a champion of equal opportunities and inclusivity. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that adheres to the highest hiring standards and is free from discrimination and harassment.

Chromalox is an equal opportunity employer; our commitment extends to all aspects of employment, ensuring that no individual is mistreated or discriminated against based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as defined by federal, state, or local laws.