Laser Welder Technician $24 - $28 hour

Spectrum Control, Inc.; Town of Delmar (WI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

PTO and benefits from day 1

Job summary

Spectrum Control, Inc. is seeking a Laser Weld Technician to set up and operate laser welding systems. The role involves performing quality inspections and maintaining production logs in a cleanroom environment.

The ideal candidate has experience with hermetic laser welding and the ability to read technical specifications. A high school diploma with a technical certificate or degree is preferred. The position offers competitive wages, PTO, and benefits starting day one.

Qualifications

• Proven experience with hermetic laser welding, preferably fiber or Nd:YAG lasers.
• Familiarity with cleanroom environments and stringent quality standards such as AS9100.
• Desire for continuous education of new hermetic laser seal technologies.

Responsibilities

• Set up, program, and operate automated or manual laser welding systems.
• Perform visual inspection and conduct non-destructive testing.
• Maintain detailed production logs and quality inspection records.

Skills

Experience with hermetic laser welding

Ability to read blueprints and schematics

Strong communication skills

Proficiency with machine control software

Education

High school diploma; technical certificate in welding

Tools

Unitek Precision Systems

Amada Miyach ax5000 series

Job description

Job Overview

Position: Laser Weld Technician at Spectrum Control.

We operate on a 4‑day, 10‑hour schedule with a 3‑day weekend. Competitive wages, PTO, and benefits begin on day 1.

Essential Responsibilities

• Set up, program, and operate automated or manual laser welding systems to create hermetic seals.
• Perform visual inspection using microscopes and conduct non‑destructive testing such as perfluorinated fluid (gross leak) and He‑Leak Detection (fine leak).
• Work with materials including aluminum, Cupronickel, and stainless steel, ensuring clean, contaminant‑free surfaces.
• Adjust laser parameters (focus, pulse, speed) to troubleshoot defects and improve yield.
• Maintain detailed production logs, weld parameters, and quality inspection records in compliance with industry standards (ISO, AS9100).
• Perform routine maintenance on laser machinery and calibrate fixtures.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Proven experience with hermetic laser welding, preferably fiber or Nd:YAG lasers.
• Experience with Unitek Precision Systems or Amada Miyach ax5000 series is a plus.
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and technical specifications.
• Familiarity with cleanroom environments and stringent quality standards such as AS9100.
• High school diploma; technical certificate or degree in welding/manufacturing is preferred.
• Desire for continuous education of new hermetic laser seal technologies.
• Proficiency with machine control software, HMIs, and MS Office.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills; ability to solve problems independently and with team.
• Knowledge of basic safety regulations and practices related to welding operations.
• Physical ability to use a microscope for extended periods and good hand‑eye coordination for handling small, delicate components.

Work Environment

Climate‑controlled, cleanroom‑type manufacturing facility. 4‑day, 10‑hour schedule with a 3‑day weekend.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information cannot disclose it to individuals who do not have access, unless it is in response to a formal complaint, in furtherance of an investigation, or consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.