TIG & Laser Welder: Tool & Die Components (Training)

Phoenixlaser; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Simple IRA with up to 3% employer match

Paid Time Off

Training on advanced laser welding technology

Job summary

A leading laser welding company in Grand Rapids is searching for a Skilled TIG Welder to perform welding on Tool & Die components. The ideal candidate will have strong TIG welding skills and a keen attention to detail. Training will be provided for laser welding. This position offers competitive benefits including health insurance, paid time off, and opportunities for skill advancement in a clean work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in TIG welding, particularly on Tool & Die components.
• Strong fundamentals in welding techniques.
• Capability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Perform precision TIG welding on Tool & Die components.
• Laser weld components with training provided.
• Select and identify proper materials for welding.
• Prepare materials for welding by cleaning and fitting.
• Read and work from complex blueprints and drawings.
• Inspect and verify part quality.

Skills

TIG welding

Blueprint reading

Attention to detail

Critical thinking

Material identification

Job description

Skilled TIG & Laser Welder – Tool & Die Components

Job Location: Grand Rapids, MI
Shift: 1st Shift

Pay

Wage commensurate with skill level and experience

About Phoenix Laser Solutions

With five locations across the Midwest, Phoenix Laser Solutions is the largest YAG laser weld house in North America. We specialize in laser welding, TIG welding, and cladding to repair, modify, and assemble high-precision components, includinginjection molding dies, tooling, aerospace, and medical components.

By combining advanced additive manufacturing techniques with conventional welding, we deliver surface enhancements and repairs that most welding houses cannot achieve. We offer a stable, long-term career with opportunities to learn cutting-edge laser welding technology and advance your skill set.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Skilled TIG Welder with experience welding Tool & Die components. This role will involve both TIG welding and laser welding. Prior laser welding experience is not required, we are willing to train the right candidate. Strong TIG fundamentals and attention to detail are critical.

Responsibilities & Skills

• Perform precision TIG welding on Tool & Die components
• Laser weld components (training provided)
• Select and identify proper materials, including weld wire and filler selection
• Prepare materials for welding (grinding, cleaning, fit-up)
• Read and work from complex blueprints, drawings, and written/verbal instructions
• Compute, verify, and document dimensions and tolerances
• Determine appropriate welding practices for each application
• Inspect and verify part quality
• Contribute to continuous improvement of shop processes
• Ability to think critically and “outside the box” when solving repair challenges
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Position Demands

• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs
• Ability to sit for extended periods daily
• Must pass vision screening
• Overtime available during peak workloads or special projects
• Performs repetitive, high-precision work

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Simple IRA with up to 3% employer match
• Paid Time Off
• Clean, climate-controlled work environment
• Annual performance reviews with opportunity for wage increases
• Training on advanced laser welding technology