Welder, Electron Beam

FM Industries•Livermore, CA

About The Position

The Electron Beam Welding (EBW) Operator sets up and calibrates equipment, performs welding processes, ensures quality compliance, maintains accurate documentation, and contributes to continuous improvement. The role includes preparing and inspecting parts, configuring and operating EBW equipment according to welding procedures, monitoring weld quality, performing inspections, and maintaining and troubleshooting equipment. Work is performed approximately 90% of the time on the shop floor. The employee works around moving equipment, mechanical parts, ovens, high noise levels, and potential burn hazards, and may occasionally encounter toxic or caustic chemicals and electrical shock risks. Personal protective equipment is required. The role also involves following safety protocols for high-voltage and vacuum systems, wearing radiation monitoring badges, and complying with applicable safety, environmental, company, FMI, and regulatory requirements. The position requires extended periods of standing and sitting, mobility and bending, handling and reaching, close and color vision, depth perception, focus adjustment, fine hand dexterity, and the ability to work in controlled environments and cleanrooms. Lifting or moving items up to 40 pounds is required.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED equivalent, or technical school education.
Prior experience in precision welding or electron beam processes.
Experience with quality inspection methods, including nondestructive testing, visual inspection, and dimensional checks.
Basic CNC programming knowledge, including G/M code proficiency for equipment-specific EBW operation.
Ability to interpret instructions provided in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Knowledge of blueprint reading and welding symbols.
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including lifting or moving items up to 40 pounds and performing detailed visual and manual work.
Ability to work in controlled environments and cleanrooms and follow strict safety protocols for high-voltage and vacuum systems.
Ability to wear appropriate PPE and radiation monitoring badges and comply with FMI and regulatory standards for hazardous materials and equipment.

Nice To Haves

CWI certification.
AWS or equivalent welding certification.
Specialized EBW training certification.
Technical or vocational training in welding, machining, or manufacturing processes.
Semiconductor industry or other manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

Perform pre-weld inspections and assemble and fixture parts.
Read and follow weld drawings, welding procedure specifications (WPS), procedure qualification records (PQR), welding schedules, blueprints, and technical drawings.
Prepare and configure the EBW machine according to WPS/PQR requirements.
Load and secure workpieces in the vacuum chamber, perform vacuum pump-down, and ensure proper chamber pressure.
Set beam parameters, including voltage, current, focus, and travel speed, according to WPS/PQR parameters.
Monitor beam alignment and focus during welding and adjust machine settings to maintain weld quality.
Inspect welds using destructive and nondestructive methods, including sectioned samples, visual inspection, and MSLT.
Document weld parameters from data acquisition (DAQ) and inspection results for traceability.
Perform routine EBW equipment maintenance, including filament replacement, vacuum system checks, vacuum pump oil changes, and lubrication.
Diagnose and resolve issues involving beam stability, vacuum leaks, and power supplies.
Maintain accurate equipment maintenance logs.
Comply with applicable environmental, health, and safety laws and regulations, company policies, and accepted safe work practices.
Perform additional related duties as assigned.