Laser Welding Technician (3:00 pm - 11:30 pm)

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 pieces. 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. 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 (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 (over 50 lbs) when necessary. Desired Experience With Other Tools, Equipment, And Processes 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr