Orbital Welder II — Precision Vacuum Systems

Applied Materials; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 27,552 - 37,195; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase program

Paid time off

Job summary

Applied Materials is seeking a skilled Orbital Welder to join our precision fabrication team in Austin, TX. You will use orbital welding equipment to build, repair, and test assemblies used in semiconductor manufacturing equipment, emphasizing weld quality and cleanroom-adjacent processes.

The role requires attention to weld quality, cleanliness, and repeatability in a high-precision environment. 1–3 years in relevant welding roles and formal welding training are preferred, with travel up to 10%

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical welding training preferred.
• 1-3 years of hands-on welding experience in manufacturing, aerospace, semiconductor, or high-purity fabrication environments; orbital/TIG experience a plus.
• Completion of a formal welding and orbital welding training program (trade school, apprenticeship, or military) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate orbital (autogenous and wire-fed) welding equipment to join stainless steel and specialty alloy tubing, fittings, and vacuum components to exacting quality standards.
• Read and interpret work orders, operation method sheets, blueprints, weld procedure specifications (WPS), and P&ID drawings to determine weld sequence, joint preparation, and acceptance criteria.
• Perform mechanical assembly, disassembly, troubleshooting, and repair of vacuum, gas delivery, and pneumatic subassemblies.
• Inspect completed welds visually and with precision measuring and leak-detection instruments; identify, document, and correct defects or nonconformances.
• Purge, weld, and verify high-purity gas and chemical delivery lines to semiconductor industry cleanliness standards.
• Maintain accurate travelers and records of work performed, including progress, labor, and material usage in the production tracking system.

Skills

Orbital welding

Blueprint reading

WPS knowledge

Quality inspection

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical diploma or associate degree in welding

Tools

Welding equipment

Job description

Applied Materials is seeking a skilled Orbital Welder to join our precision fabrication team in Austin, TX. You will use orbital welding equipment to build, repair, and test assemblies used in semiconductor manufacturing equipment, emphasizing weld quality and cleanroom-adjacent processes.

The role requires attention to weld quality, cleanliness, and repeatability in a high-precision environment. 1–3 years in relevant welding roles and formal welding training are preferred, with travel up to 10%