Copper Fabricator Apprentice
About The Position
A family-owned manufacturer of induction heating systems is looking for its next Copper Fabricator. The company builds equipment used across aerospace and industrial manufacturing, and the copper coils at the heart of these systems are built by hand. The skill is specialized enough that it isn't taught in trade school. It's learned at the bench from experienced craftsmen, and that's exactly what this apprenticeship offers. You'll train alongside a master fabricator to cut, form, and braze copper tubing into precision induction coils. Most apprentices build these skills within 6–12 months, with a significant pay increase when they advance to Master. This is a hands-on, shop-floor role focused on the craft: growth here means mastering the trade and earning more for it. The team is small and close-knit, and people stay for the long haul; most team members have retired from here.
Requirements
- Strong mechanical aptitude: you're good with your hands and enjoy troubleshooting, building, and fixing things
- Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to quality work
- Willingness to learn and take direction from experienced craftsmen
- Dependable attendance and a strong work ethic
- Comfortable with basic shop math (measurements, fractions, simple geometry)
- Valid driver's license
- Lawful permanent resident or U.S. citizen
- Ability to pass a background check and drug screen
Nice To Haves
- HVAC or refrigeration experience
- Automotive or diesel mechanic experience
- Military mechanical or maintenance background (e.g., tracked or wheeled vehicle mechanic, aircraft maintenance)
- Brazing, soldering, or fabrication experience. MIG/TIG is a plus, but this role is primarily brazing, not welding.
- Blueprint reading
- Mechanical assembly or manual machine shop experience
Responsibilities
- Learn to read and interpret mechanical drawings and blueprints
- Cut, bend, and form copper tubing to precise dimensions using basic shop math and geometry
- Braze copper joints using an oxy-acetylene torch
- Assemble precision induction heating coils and components
- Follow strict quality control and inspection procedures
- Cross-train and assist with other builds on the shop floor as needed
- Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area
Benefits
- Paid on-the-job training
- Significant pay increase upon advancing to Master Fabricator
- Employer-funded retirement plan
- Year-end bonus
- Health and dental insurance
- Sick days
- PTO
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
