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Entegee, Inc.
Brazer
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What they do
An Iron or Steel Worker installs iron or steel beams, girders or columns that create the structural frame for tall buildings, bridges or other large structures.
$72,470 / year median in Rhode Island
+19% projected growth
Job Description
Join metal components using brazing processes while following technical drawings, preparation procedures, and quality requirements. Job Requirements High school diploma or equivalent. Minimum of 3 years of brazing experience. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Experience using torches and brazing filler metals. Experience preparing metal surfaces for brazing. Ability to read blueprints, technical drawings, and design specifications. Experience inspecting brazed joints for defects. Preferred Skills Experience brazing with brass, bronze, or similar filler alloys. Experience working in a manufacturing or production environment. Experience inspecting assemblies for cracks, leaks, and structural defects. Knowledge of metal preparation, cleaning, and oxidation removal techniques. Job Responsibilities Join metal components using brazing techniques and high-temperature torches. Apply brazing filler metals while maintaining base metals below their melting point. Read and follow blueprints, technical drawings, and design specifications. Align and assemble components prior to brazing. Clean and prepare metal surfaces by removing oil, dirt, oxidation, and other contaminants. Inspect completed brazed joints for cracks, leaks, and structural defects. Verify finished assemblies meet applicable production and quality requirements. Maintain brazing tools and equipment used during production.