Brazer

Job DetailsJob Location: Dayton, MN 55369Education Level: High School/GEDSalary Range: $25.00 - $30.00 HourlyGradian is an engineering-led, full-line thermal solutions partner serving data center and other mission-critical, commercial, and industrial markets. Headquartered in Maple Grove, MN, with additional facilities across North America, we design and manufacture liquid cooling systems, air handling equipment, heat rejection units, and modular, factory-assembled thermal management solutions.

Gradian was founded through the unification of four complementary, established brands: MAS HVAC, Daedex, DeepCoolAI, and EcoChillers. Together, we act as a single-source provider, deploying cooling technologies as scalable systems optimized for efficiency, spatial constraints, and overall performance. With a vertically integrated engineering and manufacturing model, we pair rapid design turnaround with precision fabrication, so customers can move faster on complex projects where reliability, timeline, and quality all matter.

Why work here

At Gradian, you'll work alongside others who get genuinely fired up by complex problems, see your work go from first sketch to job site in weeks, not years, and know that while we're developing the technologies critical for AI infrastructure to scale, our culture remains people-first by design.

It is core to our identity that we operate as one team — driving to win together, energizing others, and building lasting relationships that make the work fun and rewarding.

Position Summary:

The Brazer joins, fabricates, and assembles refrigeration and piping components for commercial and industrial HVAC/R applications. This includes layout, brazing, soldering, swaging, flaring, pressure testing, and ensuring all work meets code, safety standards, and system specifications. The role draws on the refrigeration piping discipline—installing copper, steel, and related materials—and requires strong, repeatable brazing technique and the ability to work independently or as part of an installation team.

Key Responsibilities:

Braze, solder, swage, flare, and thread piping to meet system design requirements.
Join refrigeration and piping components according to blueprints, work orders, and layout specifications.
Prepare pipe layouts based on blueprints, schematics, and instructions.
Install components such as valves, strainers, receivers, oil separators, coils, and line sets.
Perform pressure testing and leak detection on newly installed piping; evacuate and prepare systems for charging.
Safely operate cutting tools, threading machines, torches, and brazing equipment.
Inspect joints, fittings, and supports to verify quality workmanship and code compliance.
Document work completed and any issues encountered; maintain a clean, organized work area.
Adhere to OSHA guidelines, company safety policies, and refrigerant handling regulations.

Qualifications & Requirements:

Required:

High school diploma or equivalent
Proficiency in brazing and refrigeration piping techniques
Ability to read mechanical drawings, schematics, and piping diagrams
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, climb ladders, and work in various environments

Preferred:

Trade school or apprenticeship in HVAC/R or pipefitting
Familiarity with commercial and industrial refrigeration systems
OSHA certification or safety training
EPA 608 Certification (helpful but not required for the brazer role)

Physical Requirements:

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods.
Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, heat, and machinery.
May require overtime, weekends, or shift coverage based on production needs.

Key Competencies:

Skilled brazing & pipefitting technique
Strong mechanical aptitude
Precision & attention to detail
Safety-oriented work habits
Problem-solving & adaptability
Effective communication & teamwork

Benefits:

Medical, vision, and dental plans
Short-term and long-term disability insurance
Group term life insurance coverage
HSA, FSA, and Dependent Care plans available
8 paid holidays, 4 floating holidays, and generous PTO policy
401k matching
Company paid events
Annual safety shoe allowance
Education assistance program

EEO Statement:

Gradian is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, political affiliation, or any other legally protected status.

Employment decisions at Gradian are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind and actively promote a culture of fairness, equity, and opportunity.

We also provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs, practices, or observances, in accordance with applicable laws.
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