Manual Mill & Lathe Machinist

Ichor Systems; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Paid time off

Full benefits summary provided during

Job summary

Ichor Systems in Fremont, CA is seeking a skilled machinist to operate manual mills and lathes, fabricating components for semiconductor process equipment with precision.

You will read engineering drawings, align and adjust machines, perform first-article inspections, and maintain logs and documentation per SOPs. This on-site role requires 4–5 years of manufacturing experience, strong math skills, ERP familiarity, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• 4–5 years of manufacturing or related work experience.
• Strong manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
• Ability to operate a variety of tools and machines.
• Strong math skills and understanding of mechanics and flow-control concepts.
• Basic computer skills, including ERP familiarity and MS Outlook.
• High school diploma or equivalent with vocational/technical training.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, stoop, and lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex set-ups and operate manual mill and lathe machines to inch and metric specs.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and specifications.
• Fit, align, and adjust machines and assemblies to meet tolerances.
• Operate shop equipment including air/electric drivers and ultrasonic wash equipment; deburr parts.
• Follow schedules, work orders, SOPs, and manufacturing documentation.
• Perform first-article and precision inspections using calipers, height gauges, and protractors.
• Identify and elevate deviations that could affect productivity or quality.
• Maintain logs and documentation in required computer systems.
• May work in a cleanroom environment for part or all of a shift.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Drawings interpretation

Math proficiency

ERP familiarity

Tool operation

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Vocational/technical training

Tools

Oracle Cloud ERP

Job description

At a Glance

Company: Ichor Systems
Location: Fremont, CA (On-site)
Address: 4302 Solar Way, Fremont, CA 94538
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay Range: $29.90 – $50.82 per hour (based on experience)
Shift: Monday – Friday, 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Experience Level: 4–5 years manufacturing experience
Work Authorization: U.S. Person Required (ITAR)

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Why This Role Exists

This role exists to support Ichor Systems' Fremont manufacturing operation, where manual mill and lathe work turns bar stock and tubing into the gas and chemical delivery components used inside semiconductor process equipment.

In this position, you'll run your own setups on manual mills and lathes, machining parts to tight inch and metric tolerances, with a strong focus on precision, documentation, and quality.

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The Work You'll Be Doing

In this role, you will:

• Perform complex set‑ups and operate manual mill and lathe machines, machining stock and tubing to inch and metric specifications
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and specifications
• Fit, align, and adjust machines and assemblies to meet tolerance and product operating requirements
• Operate shop equipment including air and electric drivers and ultrasonic wash equipment, and deburr parts
• Follow shop schedules, work orders, SOPs, and manufacturing documentation
• Perform first-article inspection and precision layout inspection using calipers, height gauges, and protractors
• Identify and elevate deviations that could affect productivity or quality
• Maintain logs and documentation using the required computer systems
• May work in a cleanroom environment for part or all of a shift

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Machines, Tools & Equipment

You’ll work with equipment such as:

Machines: Manual mills, manual lathes
Shop Equipment: Air and electric drivers, ultrasonic wash equipment
Inspection Tools: Calipers, height gauges, protractors

Tube bending experience is a plus.

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What We're Looking For

Required:

• 4–5 years of manufacturing or related work experience
• Strong manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination
• Ability to operate a variety of tools and machines
• Strong math skills and a solid understanding of mechanics and flow-control concepts
• Basic computer skills, including familiarity with an ERP system and MS Outlook
• High school diploma or equivalent, plus vocational/technical training or an equivalent combination
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, and stoop, and lift up to 50 lbs

Preferred:

• Tube bending experience
• Working knowledge of Oracle Cloud ERP

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Pay, Benefits & Schedule

Pay Range: $29.90 – $50.82 per hour, nonexempt (based on experience)

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Full benefits summary provided during the interview process

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM

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About Ichor Systems

Ichor Systems designs and manufactures the fluid delivery systems used inside semiconductor manufacturing equipment — the gas and chemical delivery subsystems that control the precise gases and reactive chemistries used in processes like etch, deposition, and cleaning. Ichor is headquartered in Fremont, CA, with additional production sites in Oregon, Texas, Nevada, Minnesota, Singapore, Malaysia, Korea, Mexico, and the UK.

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