Orbital (Development) Welder

ERIKS; Alkmaar; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing up to 18%

Development opportunities

Day shift 07:30 AM - 04:00 PM

Job summary

ERIKS Alkmaar is seeking an Orbital Welder to develop, program, and execute high-quality orbital welding processes for products used in semiconductor, pharmaceutical, and aerospace industries. You will work with Engineering to develop new welding programs and ensure safe, efficient production to the highest quality standards.

You will set up and operate multiple orbital welding systems, perform TIG welding on stainless tubes/hoses, inspect welds, and participate in maintenance and process

Qualifications

• Proven TIG welding experience.
• Experience programming and operating orbital welding equipment (Orbitalum/Polysoude or similar).
• Experience welding stainless steel tubes and hoses from drawings.
• Ability to read technical drawings and work instructions.
• Knowledge of welding processes and quality standards.
• Basic preventive maintenance knowledge.
• Good command of Dutch and English (written and spoken).

Responsibilities

• Develop and program welding procedures for orbital welding machines and weld heads.
• Set up, operate, and optimize multiple orbital welding systems from micro- to macro-applications.
• Perform high-quality TIG and orbital welding on stainless steel tubes and hoses based on drawings.
• Carry out visual inspections and assess weld quality.
• Perform finishing work on your own welds.
• Identify, analyse, and resolve equipment malfunctions and act as first point of contact for welding issues.
• Perform basic and preventive maintenance on welding equipment.
• Contribute to process optimization and manufacturability improvements.
• Train and support colleagues in orbital welding processes.
• Work according to established procedures, safety requirements, and quality standards.
• Ensure products are delivered on time and meet customer quality requirements.

Skills

TIG welding

Orbital welding

Read drawings

Maintenance basics

Welding processes

Quality standards

Team collaboration

Dutch-English communication

Tools

Orbitalum

Polysoude

Job description

At ERIKS, we believe the best results are achieved when technical expertise and strong collaboration come together. Through smart solutions and innovative products, we help industry perform better while contributing to a more sustainable world.

We foster a working environment where you can be yourself, where ideas are valued, and where you are given the space to learn, grow, and take initiative. Together with committed colleagues, you make an impact every day for our customers and for the future of industry.

Ready to make a difference together?

Job Description

At ERIKS Alkmaar, we manufacture high-quality hose and tube assemblies for industries that demand the highest standards of quality, delivery reliability, and cleanliness. We use the latest technologies, including welding robots, cobots, lasers, 3D printers, and orbital welding equipment.

Your Role

As an Orbital Welder, you are responsible for developing, programming, and executing high-quality orbital welding processes for products used in the semiconductor, pharmaceutical, and aerospace industries. You work closely with Engineering to develop new welding programs and ensure production processes are carried out safely, efficiently, and according to the highest quality standards.

What You Will Do

• Develop and program welding procedures for orbital welding machines and weld heads.
• Set up, operate, and optimize multiple orbital welding systems, from micro- to macro-applications.
• Perform high-quality TIG and orbital welding on stainless steel tubes and hoses based on technical drawings.
• Carry out visual inspections and assess weld quality.
• Perform finishing work on your own welds.
• Identify, analyse, and resolve equipment malfunctions and act as the first point of contact for welding-related technical issues.
• Perform basic and preventive maintenance on welding equipment.
• Contribute to process optimization, manufacturability, and technical improvements.
• Train and support colleagues in orbital welding processes.
• Work in accordance with established procedures, safety requirements, and quality standards.
• Ensure products are delivered on time and meet customer and quality requirements.

Working Together

You will work closely with:

• Production
• Planning & Work Preparation
• Quality Department

What You Bring

• Proven TIG welding experience.
• Experience programming and operating orbital welding equipment, such as Orbitalum, Polysoude, or similar systems.
• Experience welding stainless steel tubes and hoses based on technical drawings.
• Experience with additional metalworking operations such as sawing, deburring, and milling.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and work instructions.
• Knowledge of welding processes and quality standards.
• Basic knowledge of preventive maintenance on production equipment.
• Good command of Dutch and English, both written and spoken.

Who You Are

• Accurate and quality-focused.
• Technically strong with excellent problem-solving skills.
• Able to work independently.
• A team player with strong communication skills.
• Eager to learn and continuously improve.
• Responsible, flexible, and practical in your approach.

What We Offer

• A challenging role in an innovative and high-tech environment.
• A clean production facility serving leading high-tech industries.
• Day shift (07:30 AM - 04:00 PM), with overtime by mutual agreement.
• An attractive profit-sharing scheme of up to 18%.
• Excellent opportunities for personal and professional development.

Interested?

For job-related questions, please contact Onno Kramer (Team Leader NPI) at [phone].

For information about the recruitment process, please contact Annemijn at [phone].