Production Operator - Braze Operator / Assembler

Our growing company is seeking to hire a Production Operator. As an employee at MEC, you will set-up, adjust and operate several production machine tools where tooling, setup detail and operating procedures are standardized and obvious- or operate and maintain setups on special purpose machines where operations may involve several progressive machining sequences.

About the Brazer role

Brazer is a job that involves joining two pieces of metal together with a brazing process. It requires a skilled worker to heat the metal to the proper temperature and use a special alloy to bond the two pieces together. The brazer must also be able to inspect and clean the pieces to ensure a secure connection.

Role Purpose

The purpose of a Brazer job role is to join or assemble metal components by heating and melting metal parts together with a torch. Brazer must be precise and have a strong knowledge of metalworking to ensure that the parts are joined securely and properly. They must also be safe when working with heat and wear all necessary safety equipment.

Brazer Summary

A Brazer is responsible for joining metal components together through a process of heating and melting. They use hand-held tools such as torches and electric furnaces and must be knowledgeable in a variety of brazing techniques and metals. They must also be able to read and interpret blueprints and diagrams and have a good eye for detail. Brazer must have good manual dexterity and an understanding of physics, chemistry, and mathematics. They must also be able to work safely and follow all safety procedures.

Brazer Duties

Prepare brazing material and equipment
• Assemble components and brazing parts
• Ensure quality of brazed components
• Maintain and repair brazing equipment
• Inspect and test brazed parts

Brazer Skills

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints
• Ability to use appropriate brazing and soldering equipment
• Knowledge of metallurgy and heat-treating
• Excellent hand-eye coordination
• High level of attention to detail

Brazer Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Knowledge of soldering and/or brazing techniques
• Ability to interpret drawings and diagrams
• Proficiency in using hand tools

Why Work for MEC?

We don't want to brag, but we are honored to be the largest fabricator in the nation for 13 years in a row. That recognition isn't handed out without a lot of hard work and dedication from the 2,500 employee shareholders at MEC. Did we say shareholders? YES! MEC is an employee-owned company that is highly involved and actively supports the communities in which our facilities are located.

Founded in 1945, MEC is a manufacturer that provides a broad range of Prototyping, Metal Fabrication, Tube Bending, Machining, Welding, Coating, and Value-Added Assembly services to a variety of markets including Commercial Vehicle, Power Sports & Recreational Vehicles, Agriculture, Construction & Forestry, Military, Mining, Automotive, and Power Generation companies. We continue to have an aggressive growth plan, operating 19 manufacturing facilities that are strategically located near its customers in eight states.