Brazing Technician – HVAC Refrigeration Specialist (Temp-to-Hire)

Openwork; Stafford (TX); On-site; USD 19,286 - 31,684; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Temp-to-hire opportunity

Job summary

Openwork is hiring Brazing Technicians for a Stafford, TX manufacturing team. Enjoy weekly pay and a Monday–Friday schedule with overtime as needed. This full-time, temp-to-hire role supports growing cooling systems production.

Ideal candidates have brazing experience in HVAC/refrigeration or related fields, with a strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail. High school diploma or GED preferred; recent grads are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous brazing experience in HVAC, refrigeration, plumbing, or manufacturing preferred.
• Recent graduates from a trade or technical program are encouraged to apply.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings, blueprints, and work instructions.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.
• Basic math and measuring skills.
• Ability to safely operate brazing equipment.
• Reliable attendance and a strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret piping layouts, BOMs, and work instructions.
• Measure, cut, bend, deburr, clean, and prepare copper tubing for assembly.
• Assemble refrigeration piping and install components such as compressors, service valves, filter driers, expansion valves, receivers, accumulators, and pressure switches.
• Perform high-quality brazing of copper-to-copper and copper-to-brass joints.
• Protect heat-sensitive components and purge refrigeration circuits with dry nitrogen during brazing.
• Inspect brazed joints for quality, strength, and workmanship.
• Identify and report defects, damaged materials, or quality concerns.
• Assist with pressure testing, leak testing, and quality verification.
• Follow all safety, quality, and manufacturing procedures.

Skills

Brazing

HVAC

Refrigeration

Reading blueprints

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Math skills

Brazing equipment

Quality inspection

Teamwork

Attendance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Openwork is hiring Brazing Technicians for a Stafford, TX manufacturing team. Enjoy weekly pay and a Monday–Friday schedule with overtime as needed. This full-time, temp-to-hire role supports growing cooling systems production.

Ideal candidates have brazing experience in HVAC/refrigeration or related fields, with a strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail. High school diploma or GED preferred; recent grads are encouraged to apply.