Laser operator

About Us:

Delivering mission-critical, electronic solutions that protect lives. Use your creativity and critical thinking to take our products from concept to customer.

At CAES, we engineer solutions for the world’s most critical missions. We serve customers in the defense and aerospace markets.

Seeking a career that offers challenging, diverse projects and opportunities? Looking for a position with a company that offers long-term professional advancement? Searching for a place that values a diverse, team-based environment? One that values YOU. Consider CAES.

The most important thing we build is TRUST

Overview:

Are you a precision-focused professional with a passion for cutting-edge technology? CAES is seeking a skilled Laser Operator to join our exceptional team in Lansdale, PA. At CAES we lead with innovation and excellence, driving the future of technology and engineering. Ready to join a team where technology and innovation meet precision and expertise? Apply today to become a pivotal part of CAES!

Responsibilities:

• Works from engineering design drawings, diagrams, and schematics, verbal or written instructions to test and build mechanical and/or electro-mechanical units, systems and subsystems.
• Provides support to higher level technicians or supervisor, working in a research or design/development environment.
• Receives detailed instructions and equipment requirements from supervisor or engineering personnel.
• set up and operate a variety of automatic and semi-automatic lasers (Yttrium Aluminum Garnet (YAG), seam sealers ( resistance welding) and cap welding equipment all used to seal components produced in the Microwave area.
• Checks and inspects machined parts against pre-determined tolerances.

Qualifications:

Minimum:

• Experience working with microelectronics or other small electronic components.
• Good Hand-Eye coordination.
• High attention to detail.
• This position requires access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by US export laws. In order to be eligible for this position, you must be a “US Person” under US export laws (or eligible for approval under a U.S. Government export license).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

Preferred:

• Experience using a microscope.
• Experience using small hand tools such as tweezers.
• knowledge of CNC and XYZ axis.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Ability to read engineering design drawings, blueprints and schematics.
• One year using verbal or written instructions to operate laser equipment.
• Good PC skills including Microsoft Office.
• Preference given to those who have worked in Aerospace or Defense Industry or manufacturing/production environment.

Salary Range: Laser Operator II $18.52 - $25.95 per hour . Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Applicable pay within the posted range may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, geographical location, job function of the position, education, and experience of the successful candidate. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as business results.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 40 days from the job posting date; however, this may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. Job Posting Date: September 17, 2025 .

Employment Transparency:

EMPLOYMENT TRANSPARENCY

BENEFITS

We take care of our people and provide competitive health, wealth and wellbeing benefits – from day one. You’ll also discover learning and development opportunities so you can take your career to the next level – and beyond.

Other benefits include:

• Comprehensive PTO, Paid Holiday and Paid Family Leave Programs.
• Student Loan Repayment Program & Tuition Reimbursement
• 9/80 Alternate Work Week Schedule
• Tailored Management/Leadership Training
• Innovative Medical Programs, Including Family Forming

ABOUT CAES

CAES is the largest provider of analog and radiation hardened technology for the United States aerospace and defense industry. From human spaceflight and space exploration, to missile defense and electronic warfare, to healthcare solutions addressing COVID-19, our talented team develop high performing electronic solutions that work the first time, every time.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER

At CAES we welcome differences and celebrate new ideas. We believe the diversity of our people inspires our creativity and drives our innovation. Everyone is welcome here, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation due to a disability for any part of the employment process, please email [email protected].