Braze Technician

PROENERGY; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

PROENERGY is seeking a Braze Technician to perform precision furnace brazing on metal components at our Sedalia, MO facility. You will read blueprints, set up brazing equipment, and ensure high-quality joints through testing and inspection.

The role requires strong problem solving, safety compliance, and collaboration with engineering and quality teams. As the team works on manufacturing and lifecycle care for fast-start power solutions, you will contribute to efficient production, maintain

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with at least 1 year in furnace or heat-treating operations.
• Ability to read customer drawings and blueprints.
• Strong written and oral communication; detail-oriented and reliable.
• Team-oriented with the ability to meet strict deadlines.
• English fluency required; US work authorization is a precondition.

Responsibilities

• Perform furnace brazing on metal components.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and work instructions.
• Inspect brazed joints for quality and integrity; make adjustments as needed.
• Set up and maintain brazing equipment; ensure proper functionality.
• Use appropriate filler pastes, cements, and tapes for bonds.
• Conduct leak testing and quality checks per customer specs.
• Follow safety procedures and wear PPE.
• Maintain accurate production records and report defects.
• Collaborate with engineers, supervisors, and QC teams to optimize processes.
• Perform routine equipment maintenance and troubleshooting.

Skills

Fluent English

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

PROENERGY is an engineering, R&D, and manufacturing powerhouse. The company addresses every need for fast-start power generation: turbine and package manufacturing, turnkey project execution, power purchase agreements, and asset lifecycle care for turbines and plants. Where others see impossible energy challenges, PROENERGY provides innovative aeroderivative solutions.

Our Footprint

PROENERGY delivers fast-start, dispatchable power solutions from worldwide centers for aeroderivative excellence. We are investing more than $1 billion through 2028 in infrastructure to serve our customers.

In Sedalia, Missouri, our 600,000 sq ft Center for Excellence in Manufacturing—a world-class investment in fast-start power and the only campus of its kind in the world is growing by 40 percent.

In Houston, Texas, our 500,000 sq ft Center for Excellence in Lifecycle Care features a Level-IV depot and aero repair facility, which executes comprehensive services for aeroderivative engines under one roof.

In Kansas City, we have an office with an Engineering team that supports our sought-after solutions for turnkey projects and contracted power.

And our worldwide service centers ensure local service expertise near our customers. Our expanding service footprint includes Phoenix, Buenos Aires, New Brunswick, and additional locations in Europe, Australia, and Southeast Asia.

Our Philosophy

We take care of our people and strive to make a positive difference for the world. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits that include Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life/Disability Insurance at minimal cost to the employee, 10 paid holidays, paid time off, and a 401K plan.

Position Summary

The Braze Technician is responsible for performing precision furnace brazing on metal components, interpreting technical documents, and ensuring high-quality joints through inspection and testing. This role involves maintaining brazing equipment, adhering to safety protocols, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize production processes.

Reports To: Repair Supervisor

Work Location:2001 Proenergy Blvd, Sedalia, MO 65301

Position Responsibilities

• Perform furnace brazing on metal components.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and work instructions to ensure proper assembly.
• Inspect brazed joints for quality and integrity, making necessary adjustments.
• Set up and maintain brazing equipment, ensuring proper functionality.
• Use appropriate filler pastes, cements and tapes to achieve high-quality bonds.
• Conduct leak testing and quality checks to meet customer specifications.
• Follow safety procedures and wear necessary PPE to prevent hazards.
• Maintain accurate production records and report any defects or issues.
• Collaborate with engineers, supervisors, and quality control teams to optimize brazing processes.
• Perform routine equipment maintenance and troubleshooting as needed.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent supplemented by one years' experience in furnace or heat-treating operations.
• Reasonable knowledge of work methods, practices and procedures involved in a variety of maintenance and repair activities.
• Understand customer drawings.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other staff.
• Organized and detail-oriented with strong level of accuracy and the ability to multi-task.
• Ability to prioritize and adhere to strict deadlines.High level of integrity; ability to handle confidential information.
• Must be fluent in English, with strong speaking, reading, writing, and comprehension skills.
• US work authorization is a precondition of employment. The company will not consider candidates who require sponsorship for a work-authorized visa.
• Successful candidate will need to satisfactorily complete pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Desired Qualification

• Familiarity with operation of power tools a plus.

It is PROENERGY’s policy to provide equal opportunity in employment to all its employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, national origin, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, military status, or any other characteristic protected by State or Federal law.