MN Dual Grant Recipient - CNC Machine Operators & Welders

Ichor•Sauk Rapids, MN

About The Position

Ichor Systems is hiring apprentices in CNC machine operation and welding. CNC Machine Operator apprentices set up and run mills, lathes, and other CNC machines to produce high-precision parts while completing training. Welder apprentices TIG and orbital weld stainless steel and other high-purity materials, gaining hands-on experience in a high-tech manufacturing environment while completing welding training. The position is at an ITAR-compliant business site. Due to ITAR regulations, only US Persons may be employed at this location. A US Person is a lawful permanent resident or a protected person (a citizen, national, refugee, or person granted asylum); non-citizens with other visas are not eligible for hire. Ichor Systems Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

Ability to operate vertical or horizontal mills, lathes, or Swiss machines.
Troubleshooting mindset and ability to make basic machinery adjustments and changes.
At least 1 year of experience for CNC machine operator work.
High school diploma or equivalent for CNC machine operator work.
Completion of a 2-year professional trade program in Welding Technology or equivalent, or current enrollment in one.
1–2 years of experience TIG welding stainless steel, or less experience with a Welding Technology degree or current enrollment in a Welding Technology degree program.
1–2 or more years of manufacturing or related work experience for welding; semiconductor industry experience preferred.
Experience working in a high-purity cleanroom environment.
Blueprint reading and weld-to-print skills; ability to read and understand technical drawings, correspondence, and documents.
Ability to perform arithmetic using units of measure, whole numbers, common fractions, percentages, and decimals.
Basic understanding of related mechanics, flow control elements, and MRP concepts.
Basic PC skills for manufacturing.
Mechanical aptitude, visual acuity, and manual dexterity.
Confidence using approved hand gauges to inspect component quality at the work center.
Ability to handle fragile products, perform repetitive tasks, and work safely.
Good judgment, discretion, and ability to spot deviations from accepted practices.
Clear verbal and written communication with supervisors, leads, and peers.
Commitment to quality and a customer-focused mindset, internally and externally.
Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 50 lbs.
For the ITAR-compliant location, eligibility is limited to US Persons as defined in the posting.

Nice To Haves

A 2-year machining degree.
Metalworking experience.
Semiconductor industry experience.

Responsibilities

Set up mills, lathes, and other CNC machines by selecting, aligning, and securing fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, and materials.
Read blueprints, drawings, specifications, or sample parts to understand dimensions, tolerances, and operation sequence.
Install tooling from the tooling list and enter and verify tool offsets.
Start and monitor machine runs, identify malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining, and adjust controls as needed.
Check finished parts against specifications using calipers, micrometers, and depth micrometers; use working familiarity with CMM, GD&T, and SPC.
Flag process issues to a supervisor for investigation.
Complete production paperwork and computer entries.
Weld stainless steel and other high-purity materials by hand with a TIG welder and using an orbital welding machine.
Study prints, drawings, and specifications to lay out tasks and complete finished welds using specialized computer welding equipment.
Process and inspect work to print.
Perform a sequence of operations while consistently meeting quality and output standards.
Follow Ichor's Standard Operating Procedures for manufacturing duties.
Perform other duties as assigned.