Senior Orbital Welder – Precision Vacuum Systems

Applied Materials, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision coverage

401(k) with company match and stock

Paid time off and bonuses

Job summary

Applied Materials is seeking a skilled Orbital Welder to join our precision fabrication team. You will use orbital welding equipment to build, repair, and test mechanical, vacuum, and pneumatic assemblies for semiconductor manufacturing equipment.

The role requires close attention to weld quality and cleanliness in a high‑precision, cleanroom‑adjacent environment. A high school diploma or GED is required; technical welding training and 3–5 years of hands‑on welding experience are strongly

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical diploma preferred.
• Formal welding and orbital welding training program completion preferred.
• 3-5 years of hands-on welding in manufacturing/semiconductor environments; orbital/TIG experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate orbital welding equipment to join stainless steel and vacuum components.
• Read and interpret work orders, blueprints, WPS and P&ID drawings to determine weld sequence and acceptance criteria.
• Perform mechanical assembly, disassembly, troubleshooting, and repair of vacuum, gas delivery, and pneumatic subassemblies.
• Inspect welds visually and with precision measuring and leak-detection instruments; identify, document, and correct defects.
• Purge, weld, and verify high-purity gas and chemical delivery lines to cleanliness standards.
• Utilize test fixtures, electronic measurement equipment, leak detectors, and vacuum pumps to test assemblies.
• Maintain travelers and records of work performed in the production tracking system.
• Maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot orbital welding heads and power supplies; assist with issues.
• Observe safety standards; maintain a clean, organized, safe work area.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Metallurgy knowledge

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree in welding technology or related trade

Orbital welding training program completion

Tools

Welding symbols reading

WPS knowledge

Engineering drawings

MES/ERP basics

Orbital GTAW/TIG welding

Job description

Applied Materials is seeking a skilled Orbital Welder to join our precision fabrication team. You will use orbital welding equipment to build, repair, and test mechanical, vacuum, and pneumatic assemblies for semiconductor manufacturing equipment.

The role requires close attention to weld quality and cleanliness in a high‑precision, cleanroom‑adjacent environment. A high school diploma or GED is required; technical welding training and 3–5 years of hands‑on welding experience are strongly