Laser Welding Technician

Description

ThermAvant Technologies, LLC designs and manufactures high-performance custom thermal management solutions, including advanced heat sinks and heat spreaders utilizing Oscillating Heat Pipe (OHP) technology. Our solutions serve terrestrial and aerospace applications. ThermAvant operates an AS9100D/ISO9001-certified facility in Columbia, Missouri.

ThermAvant Technologies is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Welder to join our growing team in Columbia, Missouri. As a key member of our advanced manufacturing department, you’ll play a vital role in producing high-performance components for next-generation thermal management systems used in aerospace, defense, electronics, and beyond. This is a hands-on position where precision, craftsmanship, and a commitment to quality are essential. If you're passionate about working with advanced laser welding equipment and contributing to products that make a global impact, we want to hear from you.

ThermAvant offers competitive salaries, health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, and paid holidays.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform Laser Welding (and sometimes TIG) on production and prototype piece
  
  

parts

• Production Laser Welding primarily in aluminum
• Familiarity with Al flak 600 Laser Welding systems highly desirable
• Participate in development efforts for new metal joining techniques of various
  
  

materials – i.e. Copper, Stainless, Molybdenum, etc.

• Advise engineering on technical aspects with respect to metal joining of new units
  
  

and fixtures including setups

• Achieve and maintain certification/qualification on metal working processes,
  
  

equipment, and materials

• Aid in establishing and preserving documented metal joining procedures
• Maintain knowledge of internal and industry standard welding specifications
• Ensure attention to quality while meeting production schedules
• Practice and promote safety and good housekeeping practices
• Perform and participate in inspections, audits, and resolving non-conformities
• Properly use shop/hand tools, welding equipment, ovens and other equipment
  
  

required to complete tasks

• Work with others to promote and maintain a positive working environment
• Complete other assembly work as required
  
  

Requirements

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience with laser welding is a preference
• Experience in a fabrication and welding environment is required
• High School diploma or equivalent or 2 years of relevant experience required
• Advanced degrees or certifications preferred
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and schematics for fabrication
• Familiarity with AS9100, ISO 9001:2008 or similar quality management procedures
  
  

and processes (preferred)

• Good computer (Word, Excel, e-mail) and communication skills (written and
  
  

verbal)

• Meticulous attention to detail
• Good manual dexterity
• Able to physically handle heavy materials (>50 lbs) when necessary
  
  

Desired Experience With Other Tools, Equipment, And Processes Include

• Oxyacetylene torch
• Material handling equipment, i.e., overhead cranes, tow-motor, pallet jacks
  
  

Heat treating ovens

• Brazing ovens with a variety of atmospheric conditions (vacuum, inert gas,
  
  

hydrogen, etc)

• MIG/TIG/Arc welding
• General shop manual tools/environment