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name: brazier
description: "Occupational skill for the role 'brazier' (also: conversion brazer, brazer production operative, hand brazer operative, copper smith, combination welder, hand brazer). Use when the user asks for typical brazier work such as: Turn and press knobs and buttons or enter operating instructions into computers to adjust and start welding machines.; Set up, operate, or tend welding machines that join or bond components to fabricate metal products or assemblies.; Give directions to other workers regarding machine set-up and use."
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# Brazier

Braziers operate various equipment and machinery in order to join two metal pieces together, by heating, melting and forming a metal filler between them, often brass or copper. They follow a similar process to soldering but with higher temperatures using torches, soldering irons, fluxes and welding machines to join aluminum, silver, copper, gold or nickel.

## Core workflow

1. Turn and press knobs and buttons or enter operating instructions into computers to adjust and start welding machines.
2. Set up, operate, or tend welding machines that join or bond components to fabricate metal products or assemblies.
3. Give directions to other workers regarding machine set-up and use.
4. Correct problems by adjusting controls or by stopping machines and opening holding devices.
5. Inspect, measure, or test completed metal workpieces to ensure conformance to specifications, using measuring and testing devices.
6. Record operational information on specified production reports.
7. Read blueprints, work orders, or production schedules to determine product or job instructions or specifications.
8. Assemble, align, and clamp workpieces into holding fixtures to bond, heat-treat, or solder fabricated metal components.

## How to use this skill

- Read [references/profile.md](references/profile.md) for the occupation profile and scope.
- Consult [references/tasks.md](references/tasks.md) for the full task and activity inventory.
- Check [references/skills.md](references/skills.md) for essential vs. optional competences.
- Check [references/tools.md](references/tools.md) for the software commonly used in this role.

## Key competences (essential)

- apply brazing techniques
- apply flux
- apply precision metalworking techniques
- ensure correct metal temperature
- ensure equipment availability
- monitor gauge
- operate brazing equipment
- operate welding equipment
- perform test run
- prepare pieces for joining
- quality standards
- remove inadequate workpieces
- remove processed workpiece
- select filler metal
- spot metal imperfections

## Hot technologies

- Microsoft Outlook
- SAP software
- Microsoft Office software
- Linux
- Microsoft Windows
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word

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*Sources: ESCO v1.2.1 (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/6d72138d-2ebb-4a89-b2b2-8c22365b89bf), O*NET 30.3 (51-4122.00). See manifest.json for licensing/attribution.*