Laser Technician Job Description

Industrial Laser Machines (ILM) is seeking a hands-on Laser Technician to join our production and engineering team in Winter Park, Florida. We are hiring both entry-level and experienced candidates and will provide laser-specific training for candidates with strong mechanical, electrical, or technical aptitude.

The primary responsibility of this position is the assembly, optical alignment, testing, and optimization of high-power industrial solid-state laser systems. The position is approximately 85% laser assembly, alignment, and testing, 10% troubleshooting and repair, and 5% customer field service.

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid PPO medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Profit sharing
• Generous paid time off
• Paid sick time
• Paid holidays
• Paid Christmas break
• Flexible working hours
• Company-provided technical and laser training

 Qualifications

Previous laser experience is preferred but not required. ILM will provide training for the right candidate. Candidates with backgrounds in electronics, electromechanical systems, optics/photonics, avionics, robotics, automation, CNC equipment, military technical fields, or similar hands-on technical disciplines are encouraged to apply.

We are looking for someone with strong mechanical and technical aptitude, excellent attention to detail, good problem-solving skills, and a genuine interest in understanding how sophisticated equipment works.

Responsibilities

• Assemble high-power industrial solid-state laser systems and components.
• Perform precision optical alignment of Nd:YAG laser resonators and beam-delivery optics.
• Align and optimize 1064nm and frequency-doubled 532nm laser systems.
• Assemble and test diode pump modules, Q-switch/RF systems, power supplies, controls, and water-cooling systems.
• Perform laser power, pulse, beam alignment, and overall performance testing.
• Optimize laser systems to meet production performance specifications.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose optical, electrical, electronic, mechanical, RF, and cooling-system problems.
• Repair, realign, and test laser systems and components.
• Work closely with Production and Engineering to resolve technical and manufacturing issues.
• Assist Engineering with R&D, prototype development, component testing, and new laser technologies.
• Follow technical drawings, schematics, assembly procedures, and test documentation.
• Travel periodically to customer locations for installation, troubleshooting, repair, and technical support.

 Compensation: $25–$30/hour based on experience and technical capability.

Approximately 5% domestic and/or international travel may be required.

Please send your resume and a brief introduction to dwight@ilmlaser.com