Braze or solder together components to assemble fabricated metal parts, using soldering iron, torch, or welding machine and flux.
<ul><li>Examine seams for defects and rework defective joints or broken parts.</li><li>Align and clamp workpieces together, using rules, squares, or hand tools, or position items in fixtures, jigs, or vises.</li><li>Melt and apply solder along adjoining edges of workpieces to solder joints, using soldering irons, gas torches, or electric-ultrasonic equipment.</li><li>Clean workpieces to remove dirt or excess acid, using chemical solutions, files, wire brushes, or grinders.</li><li>Grind, cut, buff, or bend edges of workpieces to be joined to ensure snug fit, using power grinders and hand tools.</li><li>Clean joints of workpieces with wire brushes or by dipping them into cleaning solutions.</li></ul>