Brazing Technician - HVAC

About the Role

Sunniva Heatpumps is hiring a Brazing Technician for its factory at Asangaon, Shahapur, Maharashtra, which manufactures air-source, water-source and high-temperature industrial heat pumps. The role involves brazing copper tubing and components used in heat pump condenser/evaporator assembly, refrigeration circuits and related fabrication work.

Location: Factory - Asangaon, Shahapur, Maharashtra Reports to: Production Supervisor / Factory Manager Job Type: Full-time, factory-based

Key Responsibilities

• Perform brazing (silver/copper-phosphorus brazing) of copper tubes, joints and fittings used in heat pump refrigeration circuits, condensers and evaporators
• Read and interpret job cards, drawings and work orders to identify joint locations, pipe sizes and brazing specifications
• Set up and operate oxy-acetylene/oxy-LPG torches and related brazing equipment safely
• Carry out pre-cleaning, fluxing, fit-up and post-braze cleaning of joints
• Conduct visual inspection of brazed joints and carry out leak/pressure testing as required
• Rework or re-braze joints that fail inspection or pressure testing
• Maintain brazing equipment, gas cylinders and tools, and report faults or low stock to the supervisor
• Follow safety protocols for handling gas cylinders, open flame and refrigerant lines
• Maintain daily production and quality records as per the QC checklist
• Coordinate with the fabrication and assembly teams to meet daily production targets

Requirements / Qualifications

• ITI (Welder/Fitter/Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Mechanic) or equivalent trade certification preferred; candidates with proven hands-on brazing experience and no formal certificate may also be considered
• 1-4 years of hands-on brazing experience, preferably in HVAC, refrigeration, heat pump or related sheet metal/fabrication industries
• Experience brazing copper-to-copper and copper-to-brass joints of varying diameters
• Basic ability to read technical drawings and job cards
• Willing to work in a factory/shop-floor environment at Asangaon, Shahapur
• Physically fit for standing work, handling gas cylinders and working near open flame

Skills

• Hands-on proficiency with oxy-acetylene/oxy-LPG brazing torches and filler rods
• Good hand-eye coordination and attention to detail for leak-free, uniform joints
• Basic troubleshooting of brazing defects (porosity, blow-holes, weak joints)
• Awareness of workplace safety practices around gas cylinders and flame operations
• Ability to work as part of a production team and meet daily targets
• Basic Hindi/Marathi communication skills; willingness to learn company-specific processes

What We Offer

• Stable factory-based role with an established heat pump manufacturer operating since 2013
• On-the-job training on heat pump-specific brazing standards and QC processes
• Opportunity to grow into senior technician/QC roles within production
• PF/ESIC and other statutory benefits as applicable