Braze Set Up - 1st Shift

Location

West Rancho Dominguez, CA

Wage

$18 – $20/hr

Employment Type

Full-time

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Posted on August 28, 2026

Job Description

Overview

Bodycote is the world’s largest provider of thermal processing services, employing highly skilled staff globally. The Braze Set Up C position in Rancho Dominguez, CA involves performing essential job functions associated with braze treatment to meet customer specifications.

Responsibilities

  • Braze setup of customer parts according to written requirements/specifications.
  • Torch braze of customer parts according to written requirements/specifications.
  • Induction braze of customer parts according to written requirements/specifications.
  • Braze assembly of customer parts in the Belt department.
  • Operate and monitor Belt Furnace when customer parts are running.
  • Work with various alloys and chemicals, including flux and acetone.
  • Perform sandblasting and polishing on materials to ensure they are free from contaminants.
  • Safely handle chemicals and solvents required for different fabrication processes.
  • Utilize high-heat tools such as lightweight torch gun and induction machines.
  • Inspect finished products to ensure they meet quality control standards.
  • Follow safety procedures and maintain a clean and organized workspace.
  • Perform other tasks as assigned or dictated by position.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Minimum 2-3 years experience in Manufacturing/Aerospace environment.
  • Braze experience highly preferred.
  • Must be able to wear safety equipment as required.
  • Must demonstrate the ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
  • Knowledge and hands-on experience with computer applications including Microsoft Office and databases.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401k
  • PTO

Additional Information

  • This position is classified as non-exempt and is eligible for overtime pay.
  • Benefits eligibility begins on day 61 of employment.
  • The position is safety-sensitive.

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
401k
PTO

How this job compares in West Rancho Dominguez, CA

Pay in context

At roughly $19/hr, this posting comes in about 44% below the $34/hr median for welding jobs across California, where the middle half runs $27–$41/hr across 483 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 2% of the comparable postings we have wage data for. That gap is worth raising directly — in a market this size there is normally room to negotiate toward the median, particularly if you already hold the certifications the posting asks for.

The local market in West Rancho Dominguez, CA

This is the only active welding job we're currently tracking in West Rancho Dominguez, CA, which makes it worth moving on quickly — there is no local competing offer to weigh it against. Across California as a whole we're tracking 627 other active welding openings from 305 employers. Browse welding jobs across California.

The most active employers in California at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are SpaceX (31), Aerotek (16), and Volt (16). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within California, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Redondo Beach at $51/hr, Santa Ana at $48/hr, and Long Beach at $40/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

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