Silver Braze Torch Operator

About the role

Airtomic Ducting Solutions, located in Franklin, Indiana, is a growing aerospace ducting solutions provider. The company emphasizes teamwork, employee growth, and best‑in‑class service to customers. The Silver Braze Torch Operator is a key member of the manufacturing team in a high‑mix, lower‑volume environment, reporting to the Operations Supervisor. As an FAA Repair Station, the role involves pressure testing and cleaning aircraft engine components according to engineering process routings, with a strong focus on safety and product quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Act proactively to support safety at all times; safety is always first.
• Ignite and adjust gas torches (oxy‑acetylene or air‑acetylene) to achieve a precise, neutral flame.
• Clean metal surfaces, apply flux, and feed silver brazing alloy rods into joints using capillary action.
• Inspect for cracks, proper fill, or overheating using visual checks and precision measuring tools.
• Maintain torches, tips, gas regulators, and safety equipment, reporting any malfunctions immediately.
• Ensure products adhere to quality standards.
• Recognize and solve practical problems; adapt, communicate, be decisive, dependable, and take initiative.
• Communicate and interact effectively with coworkers.
• Ensure hazardous materials are properly labeled, stored, and handled for disposal.
• Polish and perform basic blending of products.
• Retrieve fixtures and perform assigned work as directed.
• Cold‑work metal tubes, ducts, and manifolds to conform to check fixtures.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Experience brazing thin‑walled stainless‑steel material.
• Ability to pass an AWS silver braze certification test.
• Steady hand‑eye coordination for handling small components, filler rods, and fine flame control.
• Understanding of metal properties, temperature control, and gas pressure settings.
• At least 2 years of experience working with hand tools.
• Strong attendance, punctuality, and ability to organize priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong work ethic and leadership ability.
• Proof of legal ability to work in the United States.
• Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English.
• Ability to pass FAA drug screening and background check.
• Physical ability to lift up to 25 lb and perform light to moderate physical effort, including sitting, standing, reaching, and moving about the facility.

Preferred Qualifications

• Aerospace or defense industry experience.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and approved technical data.
• Experience working in a manufacturing facility.
• Additional experience with hand tools and thin‑walled stainless‑steel material.
• Travel requirement: 0 %.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Company‑matched 401(k) plan.