What are the responsibilities and job description for the TIG & Laser Welder – Tool & Die Components position at Phoenix Laser Solutions?
Skilled TIG & Laser Welder – Tool & Die Components
Job Location: Grand Rapids, MI
Shift: 1st Shift
Pay
Wage commensurate with skill level and experience
About Phoenix Laser Solutions
With five locations across the Midwest, Phoenix Laser Solutions is the largest YAG laser weld house in North America. We specialize in laser welding, TIG welding, and cladding to repair, modify, and assemble high-precision components, including injection molding dies, tooling, aerospace, and medical components.
By combining advanced additive manufacturing techniques with conventional welding, we deliver surface enhancements and repairs that most welding houses cannot achieve. We offer a stable, long-term career with opportunities to learn cutting-edge laser welding technology and advance your skill set.
Position Overview
We are seeking a Skilled TIG Welder with experience welding Tool & Die components. This role will involve both TIG welding and laser welding. Prior laser welding experience is not required, we are willing to train the right candidate. Strong TIG fundamentals and attention to detail are critical.
Responsibilities & Skills
- Perform precision TIG welding on Tool & Die components
- Laser weld components (training provided)
- Select and identify proper materials, including weld wire and filler selection
- Prepare materials for welding (grinding, cleaning, fit-up)
- Read and work from complex blueprints, drawings, and written/verbal instructions
- Compute, verify, and document dimensions and tolerances
- Determine appropriate welding practices for each application
- Inspect and verify part quality
- Contribute to continuous improvement of shop processes
- Ability to think critically and “outside the box” when solving repair challenges
- Self-starter with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Position Demands
- Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs
- Ability to sit for extended periods daily
- Must pass vision screening
- Overtime available during peak workloads or special projects
- Performs repetitive, high-precision work
Benefits
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Simple IRA with up to 3% employer match
- Paid Time Off
- Clean, climate-controlled work environment
- Annual performance reviews with opportunity for wage increases
- Training on advanced laser welding technology