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Overview

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Brazer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated proficiency in brazing 2-inch copper pipe systems for commercial and industrial applications, requiring precision workmanship and adherence to safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

  • Perform brazing operations on 2-inch copper pipe systems in accordance with project specifications and industry standards.
  • Prepare pipe ends and fittings by cleaning, deburring, and applying appropriate flux prior to brazing.
  • Select and use proper brazing alloys and filler materials suitable for copper piping systems.
  • Operate oxy-acetylene or air-acetylene torch equipment safely and proficiently to achieve proper brazing temperatures.
  • Inspect completed brazed joints visually and via pressure testing to ensure leak-free, high-quality connections.
  • Read and interpret blueprints, isometric drawings, and piping schematics.
  • Follow all applicable codes including ASME, OSHA, and local building/mechanical codes.
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment at all times.
  • Coordinate with other trades and team members to meet project schedules.

Requirements

  • Minimum 2–3 years of hands-on brazing experience with copper pipe, specifically 2-inch diameter.
  • Proficiency with oxy-acetylene and/or air-acetylene torches.
  • Strong understanding of copper pipe fitting types (elbows, tees, couplings, reducers).
  • Knowledge of proper flux application, heat control, and filler metal flow.
  • Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
  • Strong commitment to safety and quality workmanship.
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How this job compares in Humble, 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 454 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 Humble, TX

We're tracking 10 other active welding openings in Humble, TX right now, from 4 different employers. 2 of them were added in the last week. Across Texas as a whole we're tracking 1,288 other active welding openings from 593 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Humble, or widen the search to Texas.

The most active employers in Texas at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Austin Industries (31), Welding Shop in Austin, TX (27), and Zachry Group (21). 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 San Angelo at $39/hr, La Porte at $38/hr, and Pasadena at $36/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

Certifications this posting mentions

  • ASME Section IX — the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code qualification. It covers welding on pressure-retaining equipment — boilers, vessels, and process piping — where a failed weld is a safety incident rather than a rework ticket.

Read straight from this posting's text. Confirm the exact qualification the employer wants before you test — requirements vary by shop even under the same code.

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