Brazing Technician

Job Description

Job Description

1st Shift Brazing Tech / Panel BuilderJoin a Growing Team Building Custom Industrial Cooling Systems

We're looking for a Brazing Tech / Panel Builder to join a leading manufacturer of industrial cooling and thermal management equipment. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on work, takes pride in quality craftsmanship, and wants to build a long-term career with a stable and growing company.

In this role, you'll work on the assembly of custom equipment used by manufacturers across a variety of industries. From brazing copper lines to assembling electrical panels and mechanical components, no two projects are exactly the same.

What You'll Do

• Assemble industrial cooling equipment, chillers, and heat exchangers
• Perform copper brazing and soldering to ensure leak-free connections
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and assembly drawings
• Build and wire electrical control panels and related components
• Bend, route, and install copper tubing and piping
• Troubleshoot assembly and design issues alongside engineering teams
• Install and align mechanical and electrical components
• Rework or repair assemblies as needed to meet quality standards
• Conduct inspections and ensure products meet customer specifications
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area

What We're Looking For

• Experience with brazing, soldering, or mechanical assembly
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings
• Experience using hand and power tools
• Ability to accurately read a tape measure
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
• Experience bending copper tubing or pipe preferred
• HVAC, refrigeration, electrical assembly, or panel-building experience is a plus
• Dependable work ethic and strong attention to detail

Why You'll Love This Opportunity

• 1st shift schedule with excellent work-life balance
• Competitive pay with annual increases
• Generous PTO package
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Retirement savings opportunities
• Long-term job stability with an essential manufacturer
• Clean, organized, and well-maintained facility
• Strong employee-focused culture
• Opportunities to learn both electrical and mechanical skills
• Hands-on work with custom-built equipment
• Supportive team environment
• Career growth opportunities across production, fabrication, assembly, and leadership
• Stable company with a history of employee retention and advancement
• Training available for motivated individuals looking to expand their skills

Work Environment

You'll work in a clean manufacturing environment alongside experienced assemblers, builders, and technicians producing custom industrial cooling systems. This position offers a combination of mechanical assembly, brazing, and electrical panel-building work, making it an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys variety in their day and wants to continue developing their technical skills.

Build More Than Equipment—Build a Career

If you're experienced with brazing, assembly, HVAC, fabrication, panel building, or industrial manufacturing and are looking for a company that offers stability, growth, and a great team environment, we'd love to speak with you.

Apply today to learn more about this Brazing Tech / Panel Builder opportunity.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Niles, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.68 - $23.74/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Niles,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 24, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

Company Description

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Company Description

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.