Laser Weld Operator

The Company

Pacific Aerospace & Electronics (Pac Aero) is seeking a Laser Weld Operator to join our team! A successful candidate is committed to pushing the boundaries of technology, performance, and innovation. Join us and connect your career to the future!

Pac Aero’s core businesses include an array of electronic connectors and housings for the world’s most extreme environments. Pac Aero is primarily located in Wenatchee, WA with a remote manufacturing site, Bonded Metals, located in Sequim, WA. Working together, we employ proprietary technologies, best practices engineering, and specialized manufacturing techniques to produce hermetic connectors and electronic packaging that perform in the world’s most extreme environments.

Pac Aero’s products are hard at work in medical components, such as cardiac-function devices, on key aerospace & defense programs, in space and deep below the earth's surface.

Working under general supervision, Laser Weld Operator is responsible for setting up and operating laser weld systems in joining precision parts according to specifications. The role involves monitoring machine processes, performing measurements and inspections to ensure product quality, and adhering to safety and production standards.

Mon-Thurs, 5am to 3:30pm

• Work cooperatively with all employees.
• Willingness to adapt work schedule to company needs.
• Consistently at work and on time.
• Following company handbook policy and companies cell phone policy.
• Perform other miscellaneous duties as assigned.
• Observe safety regulations and follow protective equipment requirements. Report hazardous observations to your lead or supervisor.
• Must be able to retain information and show continued progression of growth towards Level II.

• Learn to locate and interpret Engineering Drawings to correctly determine requirements.
• Develop strong understanding of the quality requirements of individual components and the finished products.
• Use Certified Laser Weld Instructions (CLWI) to Setup and operate BOTH Laser weld systems: LASAG (SP-41070 MTH
  4) and IPG (SP-41070 MTH
  5).
• Learn use of correct tools, techniques, and equipment to inspect dimensions of components and finished assemblies as required.
• In-process visual inspections under a microscope to confirm compliance with weld quality standards in WQS-300.
• Obtain certification for Laser Weld Operator compliant to D17.1 guidelines
• Must perform all tasks with rigid adherence to parts handling best practices
• Work towards Pass/Fail Leak Check Certification.

Pac Aero provides equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.

At Pac Aero, we strive to create an inclusive and supportive work environment, and our benefits package is a reflection of this commitment. Our benefit offerings include:

• Insurance Benefits:
  We provide our employees with access to a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, voluntary life, critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity, to ensure they can prioritize their health and well-being.
• Paid Time Off (PTO):
  We believe in the importance of work-life balance, so we offer generous PTO allowances that accrue with each pay period so that our employees can rest and recharge, spend time with family and friends, or pursue personal interests. Employees will also accrue sick time per WA state regulations.
• Paid Holidays:
  We recognize the importance of spending time with loved ones during holidays, so our employees receive paid holidays to celebrate and enjoy these moments.
• 401(k) w/ Matching:
  We offer a 100% match, up to 4%, to help our employees save for their future.
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurances:
  We want to ensure that our employees are protected in case of unexpected circumstances, and provide short-term & long-term disability…