Welder - 1st Shift

Ichor Systems, Inc.; Sauk Rapids (MN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Paid time off

Job summary

Ichor Systems Inc. is hiring a Welder for our Sauk Rapids, MN location. The role focuses on TIG and orbital welding of stainless steel and other high-purity materials, following SOPs and drawings to ensure high-quality welds.

Applicants should have a two-year welding program and 3+ years in manufacturing, preferably in semiconductor environments. Competitive hourly pay, benefits, and robust safety standards are provided.

Qualifications

• 2-year professional trade program in Welding Technology or equivalent.
• 3+ years manufacturing experience, preferably in semiconductors.
• Experience TIG welding stainless steel and similar high-purity materials.

Responsibilities

• Operate TIG and orbital welding equipment to weld stainless steel components.
• Read prints and specs, set up welds, and ensure conformance to drawings.
• Inspect finished welds for quality and dimensional accuracy.
• Follow Ichor SOPs and safety requirements in a clean-room-like environment.
• Perform routine cleanups and assist with process improvements.

Skills

TIG welding

Blueprint reading

Quality awareness

Manual dexterity

Education

Two-year welding technology program or equivalent

Tools

Orbital welding machine

TIG welder

Job description

Job Description

Ichor Systems has an immediate opening for a 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.

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

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

Ichor Systems provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Ichor Systems will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

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.

About The Team

Precision machining is Ichor Precision Machining’s heritage and core strength. IPM's skilled and dedicated employees deliver the most complex, extreme tolerance, and superior surface finish components at unsurpassed quality levels. Joining the team at IPM means working with dedicated, highly skilled employees that drive continuous improvement and ensure we deliver superior results to our customers. IPM is excited to share that we are now a part of the Ichor Systems family of companies. Ichor is headquartered in Fremont, California with manufacturing locations in Minnesota, Arizona, Nevada, Oregon, Texas, Mexico, Singapore, Malaysia and the UK. Our sales and engineering office is strategically located in Silicon Valley, California.

IPM 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 individual (a citizen, a national, a refugee, or a person granted asylum). Individuals with temporary visas are not eligible for hire.

Ichor Systems provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Ichor Systems will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

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).