Brazer
Portland, TX - USA
Job Summary
Building the people that build the world.
With platforms in HVAC and Detection and Measurement SPX Technologies builds innovative solutions that enable a safer more efficient sustainable world. Through our RiSE talent development framework we Reach Identify Strengthen and Engage our employees to support them in their continued development. Were a global company of problem solvers collaborators and innovators and our businesses build solutions that impact the world.
As part of Engineered Air Movement TAMCO is an innovative manufacturer of high-end superior quality dampers and air control products that serve commercial industrial and institutional markets. With its high attention to detail for products that are durable maintenance free energy efficient and unparalleled in performance companies rely on TAMCO to provide comfort and mission critical and industrial cooling solutions.
How you will make an Impact (Job Summary)
SPX is a diverse team of unique individuals who all make an impact. As a Brazer you will be responsible for brazing copper tubing and components used in the manufacture of HVAC coils and heat transfer products. This position ensures strong leak-free joints that meet engineering specifications and quality standards. The Brazer works in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and plays a critical role in producing high-quality products safely efficiently and on schedule.
What you can expect in this role (Job Responsibilities)
While each day brings new opportunities to SPX your core responsibilities will be:
Safety
- Follow all safety rules and adhere to core value of business
- Maintain a clean organized and safe work area in accordance with 5S and housekeeping standards.
- Ensure proper and effective operation of machine and tools throughout entire process. Report repairs and/or issues to team lead or supervisor
Quality
- Assemble coil components and prepare parts for brazing according to production requirements.
- Inspect brazed joints for completeness strength appearance and workmanship.
- Identify and report defects leaks material issues and non-conforming products.
- Use measuring tools and gauges to verify dimensions and assembly requirements.
- Support leak-testing inspection and quality assurance processes as required.
Delivery
- Perform brazing operations on copper tubes headers return bends distributors and related HVAC coil components.
- Read and interpret work orders blueprints production drawings and manufacturing specifications.
- Set up operate and maintain brazing torches and related equipment.
- Follow established brazing procedures quality standards and safety requirements.
- Maintain production output goals while ensuring workmanship meets quality expectations.
- Perform light maintenance on equipment machines and other devices used in the normal course of work performed
- Complete tasks as directed with minimum supervision
Culture
- Desire to do the right thing
- Team player aiding other team members and departments as needed with other duties not routine to position
- Punctual on time ready to work designated shift every day
What we are looking for (Experience Knowledge Skills Abilities Education)
We each bring something to the table and we are looking for someone who has:
Required Experience
- 2 years or more of brazing soldering welding assembly or manufacturing experience preferred.
- Basic mechanical aptitude and manual dexterity.
- Ability to perform detailed work with a high degree of accuracy and consistency.
Preferred Experience Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Experience brazing copper tubing in HVAC refrigeration heat exchanger or coil manufacturing operations.
- Experience working in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
- Knowledge of leak detection pressure-containing joints and brazing best practices.
Education & Certifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
Working Environment
The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Solid levels of physical stamina and strength
- Lifting to 50 pounds with assistance
- Sitting standing walking bending grasping pushing pulling crawling climbing twisting reaching and working at heights
- Perform repetitive motions
- Plant environment with exposure to harsh weather excessive heat/ cold and/or excessive noise
How we live our culture
Our culture is at the center of what we do and more importantly who we are. Our core values set a standard for how we manage ourselves and our Leadership Model sets the standard for how we engage with each other. Whether you are an individual contributor or you lead a large team each of us leads at SPX.
What benefits do we offer
We know that the well-being of our employees is integral. Our benefits include:
- Generous and flexible paid time off including paid personal time off caregiver parental and volunteer leave
- Competitive health insurance plans and 401(k) match with benefits starting day one
- Competitive and performance-based compensation packages and bonus plans
- Educational assistance leadership development programs and recognition programs
Our commitment to embrace diversity to build a culture of inclusion at SPX
We value different backgrounds experiences and voices at SPX and we are committed to challenging ourselves openly communicating and striving to improve every day. We believe in creating an inclusive work environment where everyone has a voice and is encouraged to realize their fullest potential.
SPX is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer committed to making selection decisions without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation or identity national origin age disability veteran status or any other legally protected basis.
About Company
SPX Technologies, based in Charlotte, NC, is a supplier of highly engineered products and technologies, holding leadership positions in the HVAC, detection and measurement, and engineered solutions markets.