BRAZER

Power-Drives-Inc.; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Power Drives, Inc. in Buffalo, NY seeks a Brazing Operator to braze, weld, and clean tubular components safely and efficiently, meeting standards for form, fit, quality, and on-time delivery.

High school diploma or equivalent required; at least 1 year in manufacturing. Onsite role with Monday–Thursday, 7:00 AM–5:30 PM schedule; pay is $17.50 per hour with opportunities for increases through training and monthly incentives.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year of successful experience in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality checks as required for each assigned task.
• Execute assignments as given by the Brazing Group Leader.
• Follow all work instructions, procedures, and safety guidelines.
• Meet or exceed all quality and quantity expectations.
• Accept reassignment to other departments based on workload needs.
• Perform preventative equipment maintenance as assigned.
• Participate in problem-solving activities and customer complaint resolution.
• Immediately report equipment, process, material, safety, or quality concerns.
• Maintain cleanliness of the work area and assist with larger facility clean-up efforts.
• Adhere to all company policies and work rules.
• Read and interpret product blueprints and technical data sheets.
• Set up and properly use protractors, jigs, fixtures, and other tools as required.
• Ensure completed products are stored in proper bin locations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Cross-training

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Self-motivated

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Protractors

Jigs/Fixures

Measurement tools

Job description

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BRAZER

Full Time Buffalo, NY, US

Power Drives, Inc. is a Buffalo‑based manufacturer specializing in custom‑engineered hose, tube, and fluid conveyance systems for a wide range of industrial and mobile equipment applications. Founded in 1946, PDI is known for delivering high‑quality, reliable solutions backed by strong engineering expertise and decades of industry experience.

Schedule: Monday–Thursday, 7:00 AM–5:30 PM

This role is 100% onsite, on the bus line and/or FREE Parking

Pay Rate:$17.50 per hour. Employees have opportunities for salary increases through our tiered training program, as well as monthly performance incentives.

Objective

To braze, weld, and clean tubular components in a safe and efficient manner while meeting customer and company standards for form, fit, function, quality, and on‑time delivery.

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 1 year of successful experience in a manufacturing environment

Job Requirements

• Ability to understand and complete work assignments with minimal supervision
• Strong customer service and quality orientation
• Ability to be cross‑trained and perform multiple functions within the department
• High attention to detail and quality
• Self‑motivated and task‑driven
• Basic math, reasoning, and problem‑solving abilities
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.
• Ability to stand for long periods, bend, twist, push, pull, and work in a fast‑paced environment

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform quality checks as required for each assigned task
• Execute assignments as given by the Brazing Group Leader
• Follow all work instructions, procedures, and safety guidelines
• Meet or exceed all quality and quantity expectations
• Accept reassignment to other departments based on workload needs
• Perform preventative equipment maintenance as assigned
• Participate in problem‑solving activities and customer complaint resolution
• Immediately report equipment, process, material, safety, or quality concerns
• Maintain cleanliness of the work area and assist with larger facility clean‑up efforts
• Adhere to all company policies and work rules
• Read and interpret product blueprints and technical data sheets
• Set up and properly use protractors, jigs, fixtures, and other tools as required
• Ensure completed products are stored in proper bin locations

Physical Requirements

This position demands physical strength, endurance, using industrial tools and machinery. Candidates must be comfortable with repetitive tasks, bending, twisting, pushing, pulling, heavy lifting (up to 40 lbs.) and standing for a long period of time while working in a fast-paced industrial manufacturing environment.

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