BRAZER

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

Job summary

Power Drives, Inc. in Buffalo, NY, is seeking a skilled brazing and welding associate to join our climate-controlled production team.

You will brazing, weld, and clean tubular components, ensure quality, and meet on-time delivery standards in a fast-paced facility. Requirements include a high school diploma and at least one year in manufacturing, strong attention to detail, and the ability to read blueprints and use basic measuring tools.

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.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Protractors

Jigs

Fixtures

Job description

Job Description

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.

Job Description

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

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

Environment

Climate‑controlled production facility

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.

Minimum Requirements

• 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 requires physical strength and endurance, including repetitive tasks, lifting up to 40 lbs., standing for extended periods, bending, twisting, pushing, pulling, and working in a fast‑paced production environment.

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