Brazer – 1st Shift M -F 6AM – 2:30 PM - Largo FL

This position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers.

Shift Availability, Pay, & Bonus

• 1st Shift: 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM (Monday – Friday + Saturday OT as needed)
• Pay: $19.18 per hour
• Quarterly Bonus: Eligible for up to 5% of salary earned each quarter based on performance and business results
• Overtime Pay: Available based on production needs (including Saturday as needed)

About Us

Johnson Controls, a global leader in thermal management, mission-critical building systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonization, helps customers use energy more productively, reduce carbon emissions, and operate with the precision and resilience required in rapidly expanding industries such as data centers, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, and higher education. For more than 140 years, Johnson Controls has delivered performance where it really matters. Backed by advanced technology, lifecycle services and an industry-leading field organization, we elevate customer performance, turn goals into real-world results, and help move society forward.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
• Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)
• On-the-job training and cross-training opportunities
• A collaborative, safety-first culture with a Zero Harm mindset
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement
• Additional benefits and support for National Guard and Reserve members during periods of activation

About The Role

Are you a skilled hands-on technician with strong attention to detail and a passion for precision work? Join us as a Brazer at our Largo, Florida facility and play a critical role in the production of high-quality HVAC equipment. In this role, you will perform brazing and testing operations to ensure the integrity of copper components and refrigerant systems, contributing directly to product quality and performance.

Responsibilities

• Perform brazing operations to join metal components (primarily copper) using filler materials, ensuring strong, leak-free connections that meet quality standards and production requirements
• Perform brazing operations using a gas torch on copper components
• Join coils, headers, and valve pack materials following detailed instructions
• Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and shop orders
• Inspect brazed joints and perform first-article inspections to ensure quality standards
• Detect and report defective materials or questionable conditions
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace (5S)
• Follow all safety procedures, including PPE usage, SOPs, and JSAs
• Collaborate with team members, supervisors, and other departments to meet production goals
• Communicate effectively regarding safety, quality, process, or equipment issues
• Support continuous improvement by identifying efficiencies and problem-solving opportunities
• Use computer systems (ERP, Microsoft Office) to track production and inventory
• Support overtime, cross-training, and movement between departments as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned by leadership

How you will do it

• Follow standardized brazing procedures and manufacturing processes
• Apply proper techniques to ensure strong, clean, and leak-free joints
• Operate within established SOPs and safety protocols
• Maintain focus on safety, quality, and productivity in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrate flexibility to support training, overtime, and production demands
• Work collaboratively with team members and leadership to achieve operational goals

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required
• Completion of a Craft Apprenticeship or equivalent experience preferred
• Minimum of 6 months experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, safety documents, and technical instructions
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Effective communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to complete JCI Brazer training within 30 days of hire
• Preferred: Prior brazing, soldering, or welding experience
• Preferred: Military experience or technical training in the armed forces

Skills

• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) and ERP systems

Work Environment

• Regularly exposed to a manufacturing environment, including noise, dust, non-toxic fumes, heat from equipment, and moving machinery
• Work with machinery, moving parts, cranes, and vehicles
• Work at heights, in confined spaces, with ladders or scaffolding
• Lift up to 30 lbs regularly and occasionally up to 50 lbs
• Perform repetitive motions involving hands, wrists, and arms
• Stand or walk for extended periods on hard surfaces
• Bend, crouch, kneel, climb, and reach overhead
• Work in a non-climate-controlled environment
• Work overtime as required

Pay

Hiring hourly range: $19.18 (Hourly rate to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, location, and alignment with market data.)

Schedule

• 1st Shift: 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM (Monday – Friday + Saturday OT as needed)