Department: Assembly - AME
Reports To: AME General Manager
Position Type: Onsite - Full-time [40 hours per week]
Shift Hours: First 5:00 am - 1:30 pm, (start time negotiable)
Hourly Rate: $25 - $30 based on experience
Position Description:
We are seeking an experienced Laser Welding Operator to support precision welding operations within our electronic manufacturing (EMS) environment. This role is responsible for the setup, operation, optimization, and troubleshooting of laser welding systems used in high-reliability electronic assemblies. The ideal candidate brings extensive hands-on experience in precision laser welding, strong process control knowledge, and a commitment to quality standards required in aerospace, defense, medical, or other high-reliability industries. This position requires exceptional attention to detail, technical problem-solving ability, and the capability to work independently while collaborating closely with engineering and quality teams to ensure consistent, repeatable results.
Responsibilities:
- Set up, program, and operate precision laser welding equipment
- Perform micro and precision laser welding for electronic assemblies, hermetic packaging, and high-reliability components
- Weld various materials and specialty metals, including enclosures, lids, housings, frames, and custom assemblies
- Interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation to execute welds to specification
- Develop, optimize, and document welding parameters, procedures, and setup instructions
- Conduct FAI and support qualification and NPI process validation activities
- Inspect welds using microscopes and measurement tools; troubleshoot defects and ensure hermetic integrity (including leak test coordination)
- Collaborate with engineering and quality teams to improve weld performance, repeatability, and throughput
- Maintain compliance with ISO, AS, IPC, and customer quality standards
- Maintain accurate production and quality records; ensure proper material handling and contamination control
- Follow safety, lean/5S, and company policies; perform additional duties as assigned
*Required Qualifications:
- 1-3 years of hands-on laser welding experience in a manufacturing environment
- Experience in EMS, electronics, aerospace, or defense manufacturing
- Strong understanding of precision welding techniques and metallurgy
- Ability to read blueprints and technical drawings
- Experience with quality inspection methods and documentation
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with automated or robotic laser welding systems
- Experience supporting aerospace, defense, or medical device manufacturing
- IPC certification (IPC-A-610 or equivalent)
- Familiarity with ISO 9001 / AS9100 environments
- Experience developing welding processes or procedures
Minimum Qualifications:
- Able to read, write, comprehend, and communicate in English
- Specific Knowledge, Skills, Licenses, Certifications Etc. (preferred but not required)
- Ability to read and follow written instructions
- Ability to speak, read, and neatly write English
- Ability to process high school-level mathematics
- Ability to work together as part of a team under limited supervision or independently
Beneficial Skills and Experience:
- Basic computer skills
Required Internal Training:
- HCI Orientation
- All pertaining process procedures that relate to job function
Required Education:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, stand, and sit. The employee is frequently required to use hand to finger, handle, or feel objects, and tools. The employee is required to frequently reach with hands and arms, manipulate parts in repetitive motions; stoop, kneel; and talk to listen/hear.
The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perceptions, and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to vibration. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to the risk of electrical shock.
The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud.
IMPORTANT:
If offer of employment is made it will be contingent upon passing all of the following: E-Verify, Background Check, ITAR and U.S. Export Compliance Screening.
Access to our facility (and, therefore, employment) is restricted under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR) to U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, U.S. refugees, asylees or temporary residents under amnesty provisions [as defined in 8 USC 1324b(a)(3)] and properly licensed foreign persons. Additionally, potential employee’s names will be screened against the Consolidated Screening List (maintained by the United States government) to determine eligibility to receive technical data.
Hughes Circuits is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity.
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Hughes Circuits Inc.,
546 S. Pacific St
San Marcos, CA 92078
