Welder

Ultra Clean Technology; Manor (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Ultra Clean Technology in Austin, TX is seeking a TIG Welder III to join our fabrication team. You will interpret complex drawings, weld using TIG and MIG processes with minimal supervision, and ensure AWS code compliance.

The role requires blueprint literacy, precision measurement, and strict safety adherence to support high-quality semiconductor equipment fabrication. Key duties include planning procedures, maintaining tools, interpreting blueprints and welding symbols, and setting up

Qualifications

• Read blueprints and interpret welding symbols.
• Fabricates equipment by cutting, burning, and welding various metals.
• Cleans and prepares surfaces to be welded.
• Subject completed welding tasks to appropriate inspections.
• Strong understanding of TIG/MIG welding procedures & processes.
• Must have experience working with steel, aluminum and stainless steel.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and AWS welding symbols.
• Ability to perform welds that pass a visual inspection and destructive test.
• Ability to use measuring tools (tape measures, squares, rules and dial calipers).
• Knowledge of welding machines and set up.
• Ability to operate hand/air tools and electric grinders.

Responsibilities

• Receives instructions, prints and work orders for the job. Plans details of working procedure and tools and, material requirements.
• Perform minor maintenance on equipment.
• Assume responsibility and care of assigned tools and equipment.
• Observe and practice safety procedures and policies.
• Performs advanced welding activities with minimum instructions and supervision.
• Interprets complex blueprints, manufacturing drawing and written work instructions, as well as reads and interprets AWS welding symbols.
• Sets up welding equipment in accordance with the appropriate weld process specifications (WPS).
• Completes weldments to the applied AWS welding code and blueprint requirements.
• Positions weldment details in location using fixtures, jigs, tape measure, square, rule, and caliper to meet blueprint, manufacturing drawings and quality requirements.
• Utilizes material handling equipment in conjunction with the welding task.
• Performs minor maintenance on job related equipment.
• Assumes responsibility and care of assigned tools and equipment.
• Observes and practices safety procedures and policies.
• Other duties as required.
• Attendance is an essential job function.

Skills

Blueprint reading

TIG welding

MIG welding

Metal fabrication

Measuring devices

Safety procedures

AWS welding symbols

Steel/Aluminum/Stainless

Calipers & micrometers

Mathematical calculations

Education

High School diploma

2-year vocational welding program

Tools

Welding equipment

Measuring tools

Fixtures and jigs

Job description

Join UCT and be part of the fastest-growing sector in the world! We indirectly touch every semiconductor chip that goes into every smartphone, smart car and device that uses artificial intelligence. This is a critical time for the semiconductor industry and for UCT - as technology evolves, we evolve with it. UCT is a diverse workplace where every talented employee is committed to continuous innovation, challenging the status quo and exceeding customer expectations. If you are a person with a relentless drive to succeed, a strong focus on quality with a passion for success – join us today!

UCT is looking for a talented TIG Welder III to join us in Austin, TX!

The Welder III performs advanced welding operations with minimal supervision, ensuring compliance with AWS codes and blueprint specifications. This role interprets complex drawings, sets up equipment per process standards, and positions components accurately using precision tools. The Welder III maintains equipment, adheres to strict safety protocols, and contributes to high-quality fabrication that supports production goals and organizational standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Receives instructions, prints and work orders for the job. Plans details of working procedure and tools and, material requirements.
• Perform minor maintenance on equipment.
• Assume responsibility and care of assigned tools and equipment.
• Observe and practice safety procedures and policies.
• Performs advanced welding activities with minimum instructions and supervision.
• Interprets complex blueprints, manufacturing drawing and written work instructions, as well as reads and interprets AWS welding symbols.
• Sets up welding equipment in accordance with the appropriate weld process specifications (WPS).
• Completes weldments to the applied AWS welding code and blueprint requirements.
• Positions weldment details in location using fixtures, jigs, tape measure, square, rule, and caliper to meet blueprint, manufacturing drawings and quality requirements.
• Utilizes material handling equipment in conjunction with the welding task.
• Performs minor maintenance on job related equipment.
• Assumes responsibility and care of assigned tools and equipment.
• Observes and practices safety procedures and policies.
• Other duties as required.
• Attendance is an essential job function.

Other Duties

• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Understanding of the use of measuring devices, such as micrometers, calipers, tapes etc. Qualified to read blueprints.
• Fabricates equipment by cutting, burning, and welding various metals.
• Cleans and prepares surfaces to be welded.
• Subject completed welding tasks to appropriate inspections.
• Strong understanding of TIG/MIG welding procedures & processes.
• Must have experience working with steel, aluminum and stainless steel.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and AWS welding symbols.
• Ability to perform welds that pass a visual inspection and destructive test.
• Ability to use measuring tools (tape measures, squares, rules and dial calipers).
• Basic math skills; must be able to perform conversions and basic calculations.
• Knowledge of welding machines and set up.
• Ability to operate hand/air tools and electric grinders.

Educational/Certification Requirement:

• High School diploma or equivalent experience.
• Two-year vocational welding program or equivalent experience.