Manufacturing Technician / Laser Welder

Applied Energy Systems, Inc.•Malvern, PA

4d•$22 - $30

About The Position

Applied Energy Systems is a small, rapidly growing manufacturing company and a gas delivery equipment and installation service provider. It builds long-standing client relationships and provides precision welding services to the medical device industry. The company is ISO certified and represents a leading welding equipment manufacturer. The Laser Welder supports the Apex Precision Division by assembling and joining small to microscopic instruments, devices, and components with laser welding equipment. The role involves setting up and operating the laser for production cycles, controlling and adjusting machine settings during automated processes, and feeding raw materials or parts into the machine according to written procedures. The operator also prepares the laser for daily use by adjusting programs, checking for common safety or maintenance issues, and monitoring daily output and quality.

Requirements

Must have good vision and dexterity.
Must be able to stand, bend, twist, and sit for extended periods throughout the day.
High school degree preferred.
1–2 years of experience in a production, assembly, or manufacturing environment.
Familiarity with operating common manufacturing tools and equipment.
Ability to read project drawings and blueprints, specifications, work orders, and procedures.
Quality- and detail-oriented, with the ability to achieve repeatable results.
Excellent hand-eye coordination and ability to handle very small instruments and components.
Strong time management, timeliness, prioritization, and deadline awareness.
Awareness of precision, repeatability, and quality.

Nice To Haves

Previous laser welding and/or metallurgy experience.

Responsibilities

Operate automatic laser welding equipment.
Follow ISO 13485 procedures and company safety and process requirements.
Follow project documentation to produce products that conform to workmanship and established production standards.
Position and clamp components of fabricated products in preparation for welding.
Clean products and perform post-process weld finishing services.
Perform analytical testing, including visual inspection, tensile testing, and microscopic inspection.
Safely operate common manufacturing tools and equipment.
Coordinate with team members to obtain component and equipment resources.
Set up the laser and control or adjust machine settings during production.
Prepare the laser for daily use by adjusting programs and checking for common safety or maintenance issues.
Monitor daily production output and quality.