Orbital Welder (Swing Shift)

Ichor•Fremont, CA

22h•Onsite

About The Position

Ichor Systems, Inc. is seeking temporary Orbital Welders to support production in a state-of-the-art Class 100 clean room facility. The role involves producing precision components for advanced semiconductor and life science applications in a climate-controlled, organized manufacturing environment. This is a temp-to-hire opportunity, with potential for permanent employment based on performance, attendance, and business needs. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 2:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., with a 10% shift differential. The Orbital Welder sets up and operates orbital welding equipment, performs TIG orbital welding on stainless steel and other high-purity materials, prepares materials, and checks weld quality. The role also involves inspections and testing, maintaining production and quality records, troubleshooting equipment, following safety and quality standards, and coordinating with engineering, quality, and manufacturing teams to address production issues.

Requirements

Basic PC skills for manufacturing.
Experience working in a high-purity clean room environment.
Mechanical aptitude.
Visual acuity and manual dexterity.
Ability to handle fragile products, perform repetitive tasks, and demonstrate safety awareness.
Proficiency using approved hand gauges to inspect component quality at the work center.
Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment.
Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to read and comprehend technical drawings, correspondence, and documents.
Ability to perform arithmetic with units of measure, whole numbers, common fractions, percentages, and decimals.
Effective verbal and written communication with supervisors, leads, and peers.
Ability to recognize deviations from accepted practices.
Basic understanding of related mechanics, flow control elements, and MRP concepts.
Three to four or more years of manufacturing or related work experience; semiconductor industry experience is preferred.
Commitment to quality and a customer-focused mindset, internally and externally.
Successful completion of a two-year professional trade program in Welding Technology or equivalent, or current enrollment in such a program.
Basic math, blueprint reading, and weld-to-print skills.
Three or more years of experience performing TIG welding of stainless steel, or less experience with a Welding Technology degree or current enrollment in a Welding Technology degree program.

Nice To Haves

Orbital welding certification or documented orbital welding experience.
Semiconductor, aerospace, pharmaceutical, or cleanroom manufacturing experience.
Experience with automated welding systems such as AMI, Arc Machines, or Swagelok equipment.
Knowledge of purge systems, gas delivery systems, and high-purity process piping.

Responsibilities

Set up and operate orbital welding machines according to engineering specifications and welding procedures.
Perform TIG orbital welds on stainless steel and other high-purity materials.
Prepare materials for welding, including cutting, fitting, cleaning, and alignment.
Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, weld maps, and work instructions.
Verify weld quality through visual inspections and measurement tools.
Perform leak testing, borescope inspections, and other quality checks as required.
Maintain accurate production and quality records.
Troubleshoot welding equipment and adjust parameters when necessary.
Follow safety procedures and company quality standards.
Work with engineering, quality, and manufacturing teams to resolve production issues.
Perform other duties as assigned.