Silver Braze Torch Operator

Dodge Industrial•Franklin, IN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Airtomic Ducting Solutions is a growing ducting aerospace solutions provider located in Franklin, Indiana. Our dynamic team works closely together to support our customers and ensure the success of our business. We focus on providing our employees with opportunities to learn and grow. We provide our customers with best-in-class service. We strive to understand our customers, markets, and products to maximize our results. The Silver Braze torch operator is a key member of the manufacturing team in a high mix, lower volume environment, reporting to the Operations supervisor. Airtomic is an FAA Repair Station, this position performs all required pressure testing and cleaning of all aircraft engine components as defined in the engineering process routing. Read and understand routing instructions are critical to ensure product safety. The position is critical to the production process and the repair of tube, duct, and manifolds for aircraft engines. The ideal candidate enjoys problem solving, working in a fast-paced environment and self-directed.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED or equivalent
Experience brazing thin-walled material (Stainless Steel)
Must be able to pass an AWS silver braze certification test sample
Steady hand-eye coordination to handle small components, filler rods, and fine flame control
Understanding of metal properties, temperature control, and gas pressure settings.
2 years’ experience working with hand tools
Attendance and punctuality at work are essential functions of this position
Ability to organize priorities, daily tasks and complete actions on time, in a fast-paced environment.
Strong work ethic and leadership ability
Must be able to show proof of legally ability to work in United States
Must be able to read, write and speak English
Must be able to pass FAA drug screen and background check

Nice To Haves

Aerospace / Defense industry experience a plus
Read and interpret blueprints and approved technical data
Experience working in a manufacturing facility
Experience working with hand tools
Experience working with thin-walled material (Stainless Steel)

Responsibilities

Acts proactively supporting safety at all times. Safety is ALWAYS first
Position is up tempo and very detail oriented
Ignite and adjust gas torches (such as oxy-acetylene or air-acetylene setups) to achieve a precise, neutral flame.
Clean metal surfaces, apply flux to prevent oxidation, and feed silver brazing alloy rods into joints using capillary action.
Inspect cracks, proper fill, or overheating using visual checks and precision measuring tools
Maintain torches, tips, gas regulators, and safety equipment, reporting any malfunctions immediately
Ensures products adhere to quality standards
Ability to recognize and solve practical problems or issues
Ability to adapt, communicate, be decisive, be dependable, and take initiative.
Ability to communicate and interact with coworkers
Ensure hazardous materials are properly labeled, stored, and handled for proper disposal.
Polishing and basic blending of product
Retrieve fixtures
As required, performs work assignments as directed.
Cold Work metal tubes, ducts, and manifolds to conform to check fixtures.