Orbital Welder II: Precision Vacuum & Tubing

Applied Materials; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials is seeking an Orbital Welder to join our precision fabrication team in Austin, TX. The role uses orbital welding equipment to build and repair mechanical, vacuum, and pneumatic assemblies for semiconductor manufacturing gear.

Emphasis on weld quality, cleanliness, and repeatability in a high-purity environment. Preferred candidates hold a technical welding diploma or associate degree and have 1–3 years of hands-on welding experience in manufacturing or semiconductor settings.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate orbital welding equipment to join stainless steel tubing and vacuum components.
• Read work orders, WPS, and blueprints to determine weld sequence and acceptance criteria.
• Inspect welds for quality and leaks; document results.
• Purge and verify high-purity gas lines to cleanliness standards.
• Maintain travelers and records; keep equipment calibrated and safe.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Safety mindset

Reading blueprints

Independent worker

Quality control

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical welding diploma

Associate degree in welding

Tools

Orbital welding equipment

Welding procedure sheets (WPS)

Engineering drawings/read blueprints

Leak-detection equipment

Job description

Applied Materials is seeking an Orbital Welder to join our precision fabrication team in Austin, TX. The role uses orbital welding equipment to build and repair mechanical, vacuum, and pneumatic assemblies for semiconductor manufacturing gear.

Emphasis on weld quality, cleanliness, and repeatability in a high-purity environment. Preferred candidates hold a technical welding diploma or associate degree and have 1–3 years of hands-on welding experience in manufacturing or semiconductor settings.