Job Description

Overview

Smardt is a global pioneer in oil-free centrifugal chiller technology, dedicated to delivering high-efficiency and energy-saving systems for various industries. The HVAC Brazer is responsible for assembling and joining copper piping and refrigeration components in the manufacturing of HVAC water chillers, ensuring high-quality brazing and compliance with safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

  • Perform brazing of copper piping and refrigeration components using open flame torches.
  • Join copper tubing and piping to create strong, leak-free joints.
  • Assemble and install refrigerant piping systems used in water chiller units.
  • Conduct leak testing of refrigerant circuits, including pressure testing and system evacuation.
  • Assist with refrigerant transfer and charging preparation.
  • Verify integrity of refrigeration piping systems prior to commissioning.
  • Assist with mechanical assembly of HVAC chiller units.
  • Organize and prepare materials and parts for assembly.
  • Read and interpret technical drawings and piping layouts.
  • Support production teams to maintain manufacturing schedules and quality standards.
  • Follow all company safety procedures and brazing best practices.
  • Inspect completed brazed joints for quality and compliance.
  • Maintain brazing equipment and tools in safe working condition.
  • Identify and report defects, leaks, or assembly issues.
  • Maintain clean and organized work areas.

Requirements

  • Minimum 3 years of brazing experience in HVAC, refrigeration, piping, or mechanical manufacturing environments preferred.
  • Experience working with copper piping and refrigeration circuits is an asset.
  • Experience in HVAC equipment manufacturing, refrigeration systems, or industrial piping is highly desirable.
  • Technical training, trade school, or relevant work experience preferred.
  • Refrigerant handling certification is considered an asset.
  • Refrigeration mechanic or HVAC trade certification is an advantage.
  • Ability to braze copper joints using open flame torches.
  • Knowledge of refrigeration piping systems and brazing techniques.
  • Understanding of pressure testing and system evacuation procedures.
  • Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, piping diagrams, and assembly instructions.
  • Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to use hand tools and assembly equipment.
  • Strong attention to detail and workmanship.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Strong safety awareness when working with heat and pressurized systems.
  • Good communication and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to adapt to a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • 401k

Additional Information

  • This hire will be required to travel to Montreal, Canada for approximately 4 weeks of training.

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental
401k

How this job compares in Phoenix, AZ

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs in Phoenix, AZ currently run a median of $32/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $25–$35/hr across 80 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Phoenix, AZ

We're tracking 218 other active welding openings in Phoenix, AZ right now, from 141 different employers. 86 of them were added in the last week. Across Arizona as a whole we're tracking 495 other active welding openings from 293 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Phoenix, or widen the search to Arizona.

Smardt currently has 1 other opening live in Arizona, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in Arizona at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are EZARC (18), Sundt Construction (15), and U-Haul (9). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Arizona, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are El Mirage at $38/hr, Waddell at $34/hr, and Mesa at $33/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

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