The posting
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
Customer Relationship
Personal Evolution
Autonomy
Administrative Work
Technical Expertise



