Laser Technician

Allmetal; Bensenville (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Allmetal Inc. is seeking a Laser Technician to manage and support laser welding equipment, including CO2 lasers, cooling, exhaust, gas systems, and compressed air. The role requires hands-on maintenance, procurement, and inventory control.

You will work with production managers and operators to ensure laser welding consistency, assist in equipment upgrades, and coordinate with vendors for parts and service.

Qualifications

• Requires 3+ years of practical experience with CO2 laser welding systems (PRC lasers preferred).
• Working knowledge of electrical systems, circuit boards, and computer controls.
• Familiarity with laser gas, chilled water, compressed air, and exhaust systems.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot laser issues.
• Perform preventative maintenance.
• Assist in installing equipment updates.
• Assist in training department staff.
• Maintain parts inventory and procurement.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and productive department.
• Coordinate with General Manager on equipment needs.

Skills

CO2 laser welding

Electrical background

Circuit boards

Computer systems

Laser gas systems

Chilled water systems

Compressed air systems

Exhaust systems

Job description

Laser Technician will manage and support all aspects of laser equipment and operations for laser welding technology. Support the efforts of production lines utilizing laser welding, all aspects of production with regards to laser welding, all aspects of laser equipment and supporting equipment to include cooling systems, exhaust systems, laser supply gas systems, and compressed air systems and control of all laser parts inventory and procurement.

Work closely with all department managers, set-up men, and operators to always maintain laser welding consistency and quality. Coordinate with the General Manager for peripheral support equipment needs. Communicate with outside vendors for procurement of required equipment, parts, repairs as necessary for laser components.

Major Directive

• Trouble shooting laser problems
• Perform preventative maintenance
• Control and install equipment updates/upgrades
• Assist in training of department managers and operators as needed
• Assist maintenance department in maintaining required support equipment
• Maintain parts inventory and procurement
• Maintain a safe, clean, and effective department
• Work with other division on projects, technology, and products to meet company overall goals as directed by the General Manager

Education and Experience

Must have working knowledge of performance and inner working of CO2 (gas reliant) laser producing equipment – specifically PRC brand Lasers of older and newer variety. 3 plus years of practical experience working on this type of laser.

Must have working knowledge of

• Electrical background
• Circuit board knowledge
• Computer systems
• Laser gas systems
• Chilled water systems
• Compressed air systems
• Exhaust systems

Allmetal Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.