Orbital Welder

Ichor Systems, Inc.; Sauk Rapids (MN); On-site; USD 54,700,000 - 92,982,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Ichor Systems, Inc. is seeking an Orbital Welder in Sauk Rapids, MN.

The role involves operating TIG and orbital welding equipment to join stainless steel and other high-purity materials, following SOPs, and inspecting finished welds per drawings. The position requires strong attention to detail and the ability to work in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Basic PC skills for manufacturing are required.
• Experience in high-purity clean room environment preferred.
• Mechanically inclined with ability to read blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Operate welding machines including TIG and orbital welding on stainless steel and other high-purity materials.
• Follow SOPs relevant to manufacturing duties.
• Study prints/drawings/specs to complete welds and lay out tasks.
• Inspect work per prints and maintain quality/quantity standards.
• Perform sequence of operations safely and efficiently.

Skills

Basic PC skills

Clean room experience

Mechanically inclined

Manual dexterity

Inspecting with gauges

Blueprint reading

Oral/written communication

Safety awareness

Education

2-year welding trade program or equivalent

Welding technology degree program

Tools

TIG welder

Orbital welding machine

Hand gauges

Job description

Job Description

Ichor Systems has an immediate opening for a

• Running of various welding machines to include hand welding, using a TIG welder and orbital welding using an orbital welding machine of stainless steel and other high purity materials.
• Execute all of Ichor’s Standard Operating Procedures as they pertain to manufacturing related duties.
• Responsible for the study of prints, drawings and specifications to complete finished welds and lay out of tasks using specialized computer welding equipment.
• Demonstrated Ability to process and inspect work in accordance to prints.
• Ability to perform a sequence of operations, consistently maintaining the performance level set for quality and quantity.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Description

Ichor Systems has an immediate opening for a Orbital Welder, located in Sauk Rapids, MN.

• Running of various welding machines to include hand welding, using a TIG welder and orbital welding using an orbital welding machine of stainless steel and other high purity materials.
• Execute all of Ichor’s Standard Operating Procedures as they pertain to manufacturing related duties.
• Responsible for the study of prints, drawings and specifications to complete finished welds and lay out of tasks using specialized computer welding equipment.
• Demonstrated Ability to process and inspect work in accordance to prints.
• Ability to perform a sequence of operations, consistently maintaining the performance level set for quality and quantity.
• Other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Basic PC skills for manufacturing.
• Experience working in high-purity clean room environment.
• Mechanically inclined.
• Visual acuity and manual dexterity.
• Ability to handle fragile products, perform repetitive tasks and demonstrate safety awareness.
• Proficiently use all 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 50lbs.
• Ability to read and comprehend technical drawings, correspondence, and documents.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, percentages, and decimals.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing effectively with supervisors, leads, and peers.
• Ability to recognize deviation from accepted practices.
• Basic understanding of related mechanics, flow control elements and MRP concepts. 3-4+ years manufacturing or related work experience - semiconductor industry preferred.
• Commitment to quality, customer focused mindset both internally and externally.
• Successful completion of a 2-year professional trade program in Welding Technology or equivalent- or currently enrolled in such a program
• Basic math, blueprint reading and weld to print skills.
• 3+ years work experience performing Tig welding of stainless steel or less experience with a Welding technology degree (or currently enrolled in Welding Technology Degree program).

For candidates based in Minnesota: The pay range is $19.09 - $32.45 hourly, non-exempt plus shift differential.

Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional job-related factors, including knowledge, skills, experience, tenure, and relevant education or training. The pay scale is subject to change depending on business needs. Your recruiter can share more about the specific range for your location during the hiring process.

Ichor is committed to supporting your personal well‑being and professional development. Our benefits are designed to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance, provide peace of mind, and prepare for your future. We offer medical, dental, and vision plans across all locations, allowing team members to select the coverage that best meets their healthcare needs and budget. Our benefits also include a paid time‑off program and paid holidays to support your time away from work. A summary of our Benefits will be provided during the interview process.

ITAR ONLY

The business site where this position is located is an ITAR‑compliant operation. Due to ITAR regulations, Ichor Systems is only able to employ US Persons. A US person is a lawful permanent resident (immigrant with “green card” permanent authorization to work document) or who is a protected person (a citizen, a national, a refugee, or a person granted asylum). Non‑citizens with other visas are not eligible for hire at this location.

Ichor Systems Inc. is an equal opportunity employer

About Us

Ichor is an experienced leader in the critical subsystems and turnkey process equipment marketplace. Our capabilities enable the design and creation of a complete outsourced solution ranging from product concept to turnkey manufacturing to legacy service.

Ichor offers world‑class process engineering, value added manufacturing, materials management and testing capabilities. Our 1500+ employees are strategically located to provide our customers with the highest level of customer service and support from our program management, sales, engineering, and executive management teams.

Our continued expansion of capabilities in South East Asia better aligns our production facilities with our customers' supply chain strategies. This further enables our expansion into new products and markets.

Ichor is headquartered in Fremont, California with manufacturing locations in Oregon, Texas, Singapore, Malaysia and the UK. Our sales and engineering office is strategically located in Silicon Valley, California.