Description:
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 piece
parts
- 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
Requirements:
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
and processes (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 (>50 lbs) when necessary
Desired experience with other tools, equipment, and processes include:
- 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
