Job Description

Overview

Modine is seeking a skilled Brazer to join their manufacturing team in producing high-quality chillers for data centers. The Brazer will be responsible for assembling and joining metal components using brazing techniques, ensuring the integrity and efficiency of cooling systems.

Responsibilities

  • Perform brazing and soldering of copper, brass, and other metal components in the fabrication of chiller assemblies.
  • Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings to ensure proper assembly.
  • Set up, adjust, and operate brazing torches and related equipment to achieve strong, leak-proof joints.
  • Inspect joints for quality assurance, ensuring all work meets company and industry standards.
  • Work closely with welders, assemblers, and quality control teams to maintain production efficiency and accuracy.
  • Follow all safety protocols, including the proper handling of torches, gases, and other hazardous materials.
  • Maintain a clean and organized work area, ensuring compliance with 5S and lean manufacturing principles.
  • Identify and report any defects, material shortages, or equipment malfunctions to the supervisor or maintenance team.
  • Participate in continuous improvement efforts to enhance product quality and manufacturing processes.

Requirements

  • 1+ years of brazing/welding experience in a manufacturing industry.
  • Proficiency in using oxy-acetylene torches and other brazing equipment.
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints, work instructions, and safety guidelines.
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to perform quality inspections.
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
  • Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and work in various positions for extended periods.
  • Knowledge of safety regulations, including proper handling of gases and personal protective equipment (PPE).
  • High school diploma or GED required; technical certification in brazing or welding preferred.

Benefits

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

Additional Information

  • 1st Shift: 7am - 5pm Mon - Thurs
  • Location: Racine, Wisconsin

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
PTO
401k

How this job compares in Grand Prairie, TX

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs across Texas currently run a median of $28/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $23–$35/hr across 418 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 Grand Prairie, TX

We're tracking 33 other active welding openings in Grand Prairie, TX right now, from 16 different employers. 8 of them were added in the last week. Across Texas as a whole we're tracking 1,230 other active welding openings from 585 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Grand Prairie, or widen the search to Texas.

Modine Manufacturing Company currently has 4 other openings live in Texas, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in Texas at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Austin Industries (28), Welding Shop in Austin, TX (27), and Zachry Group (22). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Texas, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Midlothian at $38/hr, Irving at $38/hr, and Pasadena at $37/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

Similar openings near Grand Prairie, TX

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