Laser Welding Technician

ThermAvant Technologies LLC • Columbia, MO

7h • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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

Nice To Haves

• 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

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

Benefits

• competitive salaries
• health, dental, and vision insurance
• paid time off
• paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees