Brazer at Microwave Techniques

Microwave Techniques, located in Gorham, ME and Nashua, NH, is not just another machine shop! We are skilled in the design and manufacturing of high-power RF components and provide technical solutions for our clients on a global scale. Our employees create and deliver state-of-the-art products that make a difference by positively impacting the healthcare and sustainability industries (just to name a couple!). These RF components, made from Aluminum, Copper and Stainless Steel, allow Scientists and Engineers to create cutting edge medical and radar systems, including extreme high power or ultra-high vacuum RF devices.

Join a leader in the RF industry with over 30 years of experience and recent growth. Our size offers employees the opportunity to engage in multiple aspects of our business – you can build your skills and career with Microwave Techniques!

Microwave Techniques is searching for a Brazer in our Gorham, ME location.

The ideal candidate should be patient, open to challenges, and recognize that brazing requires both precision and a blend of science and art.

What will you do in this role?

· Brazes bonds together with components to assemble metal parts as specified by blueprint and work tickets

· Use problem solving skills in setting up work pieces, using fixtures, jigs, clamps, squares and vises

· Knowledge of different kinds of metal and their properties is essential

· Must have sufficient knowledge in reading complex drawings, blueprints and work tickets

· Ability to have a steady hand using hand torch and be mechanically inclined and knowledge of hand tools, measuring instruments and shop math

· Cleans joints of workpieces, using a wire brush or by dipping them into cleaning solution

· Selects torch tip, flux, and brazing alloy from data charts or work order

· Brushes flux onto joint of workpiece or dips braze rod into flux to prevent oxidation of metal

· Guides a torch and rod along joint or seam of workpiece to heat to brazing temperature and melt braze alloy to bond workpieces together

· Examines seams and re-brazes defective joints

· Melt and separate brazed joints, using hand torch or furnace, remove and straighten components, and re-braze joints to repair misaligned or damaged assemblies

· Workplace safety is a team effort and everyone's responsibility. Understand and support any workplace safety related policies and procedures. We value our employees and their health and wellbeing!

Compensation details: 24-29 Hourly Wage

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