The Torch Brazer must possess the minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities listed below:
- Prior brazing experience a plus
- Ability to read and write
- Ability to read a measuring tape
- Ability to follow instructions & inspect material
- Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance
- Must be able to lift 40-50 pounds intermittently
- Standing most of the time on concrete floors
- Ability to do repetitive bending, reaching, stretching, lifting and twisting, pushing and pulling
List what the person must do to perform the job to meet standards.
- Works from established routines and procedures, written and verbal orders and instructions
- Guides torch and rod along joint of workpieces to heat to brazing temperature, melt braze alloy, and bond workpieces together
- Examines seam and rebrazes defective joints or broken parts
- Aligns and secures workpieces in fixtures, jigs, or vise, using rule, square, or template
- Turns valves to start flow of gases, lights flame, and adjusts valves to obtain desired color and size of flame
- Connects hoses from torch to regulator valves and cylinders of oxygen and specified fuel gas, acetylene or natural
- Melts and separates brazed joints to remove and straighten damaged or misaligned components, using hand torch or furnace
- Selects torch tip, flux, and brazing alloy from data charts or work order
- Adjusts electric current and timing cycle of resistance welding machine to heat metal to bonding temperature
- May have to assist in moving materials when needed
- Performs other similar or related duties as required
- Regular attendance is always an essential function
