Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Brazer / Brazing Operator

Job Description

This entry-level Brazing Operator role focuses on torch brazing primarily copper-to-copper joints used in high-conductivity power distribution components for electric vehicles and industrial power systems. You will learn to create high-strength, leak-proof bonds using manual oxygen-fuel torches while following detailed work instructions and safety procedures in a clean, organized production environment.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate hand-held oxygen-fuel torches to heat copper components to the correct temperature for alloy flow.
• Apply flux and filler metals, including silver and phosphorus-copper alloys, to create clean, high-conductivity joints between copper plates, terminals, and tubes.
• Clean and degrease copper surfaces prior to brazing to ensure proper bonding and joint quality.
• Use jigs and fixtures to align parts accurately according to blueprints and work instructions.
• Remove flux residue and oxidation after brazing and ensure parts meet cleanliness standards.
• Perform thorough visual inspections to verify complete capillary action, bond integrity, and overall joint quality.
• Follow strict safety protocols when working with pressurized gas cylinders, open flames, and ventilation systems.
• Handle and use hand and power tools safely and effectively during part preparation and finishing.
• Maintain a neat, organized work area and contribute to a clean, well-structured production environment.
• Collaborate with team members and supervisors to meet production goals and quality standards.

Essential Skills

• Practical brazing or soldering experience, particularly on metal components.
• Comfort working with and controlling a blow torch for high-temperature brazing operations.
• Experience with hand tools and power tools in a manufacturing or general labor setting.
• Hands-on hand-soldering experience for electronic or mechanical assemblies.
• Through-hole soldering experience on components and assemblies.
• Ability to follow safety procedures when working with open flames and pressurized gas cylinders.
• Capability to read and follow basic blueprints or work instructions for part alignment and assembly.
• Strong attention to detail for visual inspection of brazed and soldered joints.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience as a brazing operator, soldering technician, or in a related welding or torch-based role.
• Familiarity with copper materials and copper-to-copper joining processes.
• Comfort working in a general labor or production environment with running equipment.
• Interest in learning more advanced brazing, soldering, and welding techniques over time.

Why Work Here?

You join a global technology organization whose products are integrated into vehicles, agricultural equipment, bicycles, aircraft, and many other everyday applications. The company offers clear opportunities for financial and career growth, a referral program, and a sign-on bonus upon becoming permanent. Team members enjoy company outings and events, catered lunches once a month, profit sharing, a competitive 401(k) match up to 7%, and 11 paid holidays. High performers can access premium experiences such as a professional sports suite, and employees benefit from a culture that shares its history, values, and products through engaging internal communications and media.

Work Environment

The role is based in a temperature-controlled, clean, and well-organized production facility with slight ambient noise from running equipment. You may work on either 1st shift (6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.) or 2nd shift (2:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.), using manual oxygen-fuel torches, blow torches, hand tools, and power tools to process copper components. The environment emphasizes safety, orderliness, and comfort while working around industrial equipment and brazing operations.

This is a Permanent position based out of Rolling Meadows, IL.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $26.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Rolling Meadows,IL.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 14, 2026.

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.

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