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Brazer roles qualify for H-1B sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a directly related field such as materials science, metallurgical engineering, or manufacturing engineering. Employers filing LCAs for Brazer positions must certify a prevailing wage through DOL before USCIS can approve your petition.
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Get Access To All JobsBraze Operator I - Entry-US
Location:
Bedford, PA, US, 15522
On-site or Remote: Onsite
REQ ID: 47897
About Kennametal
With over 85 years as an industrial technology leader, Kennametal Inc. delivers productivity to customers through materials science, tooling and wear-resistant solutions. Customers across aerospace and defense, earthworks, energy, general engineering and transportation turn to Kennametal to help them manufacture with precision and efficiency. Learn more at kennametal.com. Follow @Kennametal: Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube.
BRAZE OPERATOR I
Bedford, PA
Shift: 2nd shift: 3pm - 11pm (M-F)
- 2 weeks PTO + Subsidized healthcare starts day 1
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
Braze carbide tips onto steel bodies through electrical induction heating on Automatic Braze lines. Visual inspection of all components during assembly.
KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:
- High school diploma or general equivalent diploma.
- Basic math, blueprint reading and gauge-reading comprehension.
- Ability to understand written and oral instructions and communicate with supervisors and coworkers.
KEY JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Safety: Perform pre-operation checks for both individual machines and work area. Perform safety inspections required for individual machines and associated equipment.
- Production: Assemble conical bit bodies, braze material, and carbide tips. Operate braze line at optimal level to meet or exceed established daily production rates that are assigned by shop orders.
- Quality: Inspect parts to meet established ISO requirements.
- Delivery: Support functions and change-overs to meet established due dates.
- Cost: Responsible for tracking and problem solving of the materials used and efficient equipment use to reduce cost.
- Inventory: Responsible for management of WIP and components (i.e., carbide, braze, flux and steel bodies). Perform cycle counts as specified.
- Lean: Participate in lean events and utilize lean processes in daily duties.
- TPM: Perform daily required TPM on associated equipment.
- 5S: Perform daily required 5S activities for work area.
- Metrics: Perform daily activities associated with gathering and posting established metrics.
- Data: Accurate and timely recording of required data (i.e. Production, quality etc). Use additional pages as necessary to fully describe the position accountabilities.
Competencies:
- Adaptability
- Analytical Skills
- Commitment to Excellence
- Communication
- Conscious
- Restraint/Maturity
- Initiative Integrity
- Practical
- Judgment/Disciplined
- Problem Solving
- Sense of Urgency/Proactivity
- Teamwork
- Roof bit Braze Operator
Kennametal Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
Nearest Major Market: Somerset
Job Segment: Materials Science, Social Media, HVAC, Electrical, Engineer, Science, Operations, Marketing, Engineering
Braze Operator I - Entry-US
Location:
Bedford, PA, US, 15522
On-site or Remote: Onsite
REQ ID: 47897
About Kennametal
With over 85 years as an industrial technology leader, Kennametal Inc. delivers productivity to customers through materials science, tooling and wear-resistant solutions. Customers across aerospace and defense, earthworks, energy, general engineering and transportation turn to Kennametal to help them manufacture with precision and efficiency. Learn more at kennametal.com. Follow @Kennametal: Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube.
BRAZE OPERATOR I
Bedford, PA
Shift: 2nd shift: 3pm - 11pm (M-F)
- 2 weeks PTO + Subsidized healthcare starts day 1
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
Braze carbide tips onto steel bodies through electrical induction heating on Automatic Braze lines. Visual inspection of all components during assembly.
KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:
- High school diploma or general equivalent diploma.
- Basic math, blueprint reading and gauge-reading comprehension.
- Ability to understand written and oral instructions and communicate with supervisors and coworkers.
KEY JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Safety: Perform pre-operation checks for both individual machines and work area. Perform safety inspections required for individual machines and associated equipment.
- Production: Assemble conical bit bodies, braze material, and carbide tips. Operate braze line at optimal level to meet or exceed established daily production rates that are assigned by shop orders.
- Quality: Inspect parts to meet established ISO requirements.
- Delivery: Support functions and change-overs to meet established due dates.
- Cost: Responsible for tracking and problem solving of the materials used and efficient equipment use to reduce cost.
- Inventory: Responsible for management of WIP and components (i.e., carbide, braze, flux and steel bodies). Perform cycle counts as specified.
- Lean: Participate in lean events and utilize lean processes in daily duties.
- TPM: Perform daily required TPM on associated equipment.
- 5S: Perform daily required 5S activities for work area.
- Metrics: Perform daily activities associated with gathering and posting established metrics.
- Data: Accurate and timely recording of required data (i.e. Production, quality etc). Use additional pages as necessary to fully describe the position accountabilities.
Competencies:
- Adaptability
- Analytical Skills
- Commitment to Excellence
- Communication
- Conscious
- Restraint/Maturity
- Initiative Integrity
- Practical
- Judgment/Disciplined
- Problem Solving
- Sense of Urgency/Proactivity
- Teamwork
- Roof bit Braze Operator
Kennametal Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
Nearest Major Market: Somerset
Job Segment: Materials Science, Social Media, HVAC, Electrical, Engineer, Science, Operations, Marketing, Engineering
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Brazer
Verify your degree aligns with brazing
USCIS requires your bachelor's degree field to directly relate to the Brazer role. Degrees in metallurgical engineering, materials science, or manufacturing engineering are the strongest fit. A mismatched degree is the most common petition denial trigger for hands-on manufacturing roles.
Use OFLC Wage Search before negotiating
Pull the prevailing wage for your specific SOC code and worksite location using OFLC Wage Search before any offer discussion. Your employer's LCA must certify at least that wage level, and knowing it protects you from underpayment that could jeopardize your status.
Target manufacturers enrolled in E-Verify
STEM-heavy manufacturers and aerospace suppliers frequently use E-Verify, which signals active H-1B filing infrastructure. Filter your search to these employers on Migrate Mate, where DOL Labor Condition Application filing history is surfaced by occupation so you can see which companies have sponsored Brazer or similar roles.
Request premium processing early in the offer stage
Brazer roles often have hard production start dates tied to manufacturing schedules. Ask your employer to file with USCIS premium processing upfront so the 15-business-day adjudication window aligns with your start date rather than leaving you in standard processing limbo.
Document hands-on certifications alongside your degree
Certifications in torch brazing, induction brazing, or AWS standards strengthen the specialty occupation case when a Brazer role's degree requirement is challenged in an RFE. Assemble these credentials with your employment records before your employer begins the H-1B petition.
Clarify whether the role is cap-subject or cap-exempt
Some Brazer positions at universities, nonprofit research labs, or affiliated entities are cap-exempt, meaning your employer can file with USCIS any time of year. Confirming this before your 60-day grace period expires could save you from missing the April lottery window entirely.
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Find Brazer JobsBrazer H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Brazer role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It depends on how the employer defines the position. A Brazer role qualifies as a specialty occupation only if the employer can demonstrate the job normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific technical field, such as metallurgical engineering or materials science. Roles framed as production labor without a degree requirement will not meet the USCIS specialty occupation standard, so the job description and internal classification matter significantly.
How do I find employers who have sponsored H-1B visas for Brazer positions?
You can search DOL Labor Condition Application disclosure data to identify employers who have filed LCAs for Brazer or closely related manufacturing occupation codes. Migrate Mate surfaces this filing history by employer and role, so you can see which companies have an active track record of sponsoring workers in this occupation without downloading raw government disclosure files.
What prevailing wage level should I expect for a Brazer role on an H-1B?
The prevailing wage is set by DOL using the Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey data and varies by your worksite location, not your employer's headquarters. You can verify the applicable wage level for your specific county or metropolitan area using the OFLC Wage Search tool. Your employer must certify a wage at or above that level on the LCA before USCIS will approve your H-1B petition.
Can I change employers if my H-1B was sponsored for a Brazer job?
Yes, H-1B portability under AC21 allows you to change employers after your petition has been pending for 180 days or has been approved, as long as the new role is in the same or a similar occupational classification. A new Brazer or related manufacturing position at a different employer would generally qualify, but your new employer must file an H-1B transfer petition with USCIS before you start work.
Does my employer need to complete any labor compliance steps before filing my H-1B?
Yes. Before filing with USCIS, your employer must obtain a certified Labor Condition Application from DOL, which certifies the offered wage meets the prevailing wage for your worksite location and occupation. They must also post a public notice of the LCA at the worksite for ten consecutive business days. These are mandatory steps regardless of whether the employer has sponsored H-1B workers before.
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