Brazing Operative

Brazing Operative

Employer: Alliance Personnel (on behalf of an Engineering/Manufacturing Client)

Location: Birmingham, B1

Pay Rate: £14.00 per hour

Employment Type: Full-time (39 hours per week)

Contract: Temp-to-Perm (Immediate start available)

Professional Job Summary

A Birmingham-based engineering firm specializing in pipes and fluid solutions is seeking a skilled Brazing Operative to join their manufacturing team. You will be responsible for assembling copper and brass components by setting up and operating brazing machines or robotic systems. This is a precision-oriented role that requires the ability to interpret technical drawings and maintain high quality-control standards. This position offers a stable career path for a motivated technician, with a “Temp-to-Perm” structure designed to lead to a permanent role upon successful completion of the trial period.

Key Responsibilities

• Machine Operation: Set up and operate specialized brazing machines and robotic equipment.

• Precision Assembly: Perform brazing on copper and brass products to create finished fluid solution components.

• Technical Interpretation: Work accurately from complex technical drawings to ensure components are assembled to exact specifications.

• Quality Assurance: Maintain an uncompromising standard of quality, inspecting finished goods to ensure they meet engineering requirements.

• Compliance: Adhere strictly to all Health & Safety (H&S) regulations and internal site procedures.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Experience: At least 1 year of experience in brazing is preferred.

• Technical Ability: Ability to read and understand technical drawings is essential.

• Reliability: A professional, safety-conscious mindset with the ability to maintain consistent production quality.

• Adaptability: Comfort working in a manufacturing environment and following strict operational processes.

Working Hours & Benefits

• Schedule: * Monday – Thursday: 07:00 – 16:00

  • Friday: 07:00 – 12:00

• Perks: * Casual dress code.

  • On-site parking (B1 location).

  • Potential for a permanent contract (Temp-to-Perm).

Career Growth & Progression Path

• Skilled Technician: Move from operating machines to full setup and maintenance of robotic brazing cells.

• Quality Control Lead: Use your eye for detail to move into an inspection or QC role within the engineering department.

• Production Management: Leverage your knowledge of the shop floor to progress into team leadership or shift supervision.

Interview Preparation Insights

1. The “Technical” Check: Be prepared to discuss your experience reading technical drawings. If you have experience with specific alloys (copper/brass) or specific brazing temperatures/techniques, highlight that immediately.

2. Quality Focus: In fluid solutions, a poor brazing joint can cause catastrophic failure. Be ready to explain how you ensure a “perfect” joint and what you do if you spot a flaw in your own work.

3. Safety Culture: Brazing involves heat and pressurized gas. Emphasize your commitment to safety—mention any specific H&S certifications (e.g., COSHH awareness or fire safety) you might hold.

4. Reliability: With an “Immediate Start” requirement, emphasize your availability and your ability to commit to the shift schedule consistently.

   Core Summary: Brazing Operative

   Category	Details
   Role Title	Brazing Operative
   Employer	Alliance Personnel (for an engineering/manufacturing client)
   Location	Birmingham, B1
   Pay Rate	£14.00 per hour
   Contract Type	Full-time
   Terms	Temp-to-perm (Immediate start)
   Working Hours	Mon–Thu 7am–4pm, Fri 7am–12pm (39 hrs/week)

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   Key Responsibilities

   • Operational Duties: Setting up and operating brazing machines or robots to join metal components.

   • Materials: Working primarily with copper and brass pipes and fluid solutions.

   • Technical Interpretation: Reading and working accurately from technical drawings to assemble finished products.

   • Quality & Safety: Maintaining high production standards and strictly adhering to all Health & Safety regulations on-site.

   Candidate Requirements

   • Experience: 1 year of brazing experience is preferred.

   • Skills: Ability to follow technical specifications and maintain a high attention to detail.

   • Mindset: Committed to safety protocols and comfortable working in a manufacturing environment.

   Benefits

   • Schedule: Early finish every Friday (12pm), allowing for a great work-life balance.

   • Parking: On-site parking available.

   • Environment: Casual dress code.