Welder IV

Applied Materials; Kalispell (MT); On-site; USD 39,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Bonus potential

Stock award program

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Applied Materials in Kalispell, MT is seeking an advanced welder to operate TIG, MIG, and Oxy Acetylene equipment and to train junior welders. You will read prints, measure parts, and fabricate complex assemblies while maintaining safety standards.

You will contribute to projects with precise welding, cutting, and assembly, ensuring quality and efficiency in a dynamic production environment. This full-time role offers relocation consideration and a path to leadership as needed.

Qualifications

• Advanced welder with capability of operating TIG, MIG, and Oxy Acetylene welding equipment.
• Ability to train Welder I, II and III.
• Skilled in interpreting work orders and prints to develop welding projects.
• Proficient with shop measuring tools and calipers.

Responsibilities

• Operate TIG, MIG, and Oxy Acetylene welding equipment and common shop tools.
• Analyze work orders and prints to develop welding projects and select techniques.
• Use measuring equipment (tape measure, calipers, laser level) for quality control.
• Cut stock using shop equipment and engineering drawings for complex assemblies.
• Fabricate welded assemblies and maintain a clean, safe work area.

Skills

Advanced welding skills

Reading engineering drawings

Measuring equipment

Team leadership

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Safety awareness

Tools

Shop tools

Measuring equipment

Engineering drawings

Job description

Who We Are

Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips – the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world – like AI and IoT. If you want to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology, join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world.

What We Offer

Salary:

$27.50 - $37.40

Location:

Kalispell,MT

You’ll benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop, and grow your career as you take on challenges and drive innovative solutions for our customers. We empower our team to push the boundaries of what is possible—while learning every day in a supportive leading global company. Visit our Careers website to learn more.

At Applied Materials, we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees. We’re committed to providing programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth and care for you at work, at home, or wherever you may go. Learn more about our benefits (https://hrportal.ehr.com/applied/) .

Key Responsibilities

1. Advanced welder with the capability of operating TIG, MIG, and Oxy Acetylene welding equipment and common shop tools such as grinders, sanders and hydraulic straightening equipment. Must be able to train Welder I, Welder II and Welder III.

2. Advanced skill level for developing welding projects by analyzing work orders, prints, and completed assembly; calculating requirements; determining appropriate welding techniques.

3. Advanced capability for using measuring equipment (tape measure, framing square, straight edge, calipers, laser level)

4. Advanced capability for using shop measuring equipment, engineering drawings and cutting equipment to cut stock (tubing, angle iron, channel iron, flat bar, etc.) for complex welded miscellaneous assemblies and frame assemblies.

5. Advanced capability for fabricating all miscellaneous welded assemblies and more complex frame assemblies.

6. Maintains cleanliness of the work area and ensures proper handling of tools, equipment, and stock to prevent loss. Conforms to departmental safety requirements.

Functional Knowledge

• Has developed advanced specialized expertise within a analytical/scientific area to perform the most complex work

Business Expertise

• Has a good understanding of how related teams coordinate their efforts and resources to achieve objectives

Leadership

• May act as a lead for the team, may allocate work and provide subject matter guidance to more junior team members

Problem Solving

• Exercises judgment, based on previous experience, practices and precedents, to identify and solve problems that arise with little or no precedent

Impact

• Impacts the effectiveness of own team and closely related teams

Interpersonal Skills

• Exchanges ideas and information effectively; uses tact and diplomacy when dealing with others

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Assignee / Regular

Travel:

No

Relocation Eligible:

Yes

The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location, hire grade, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and with consideration of internal equity of our current team members. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable.

For all sales roles, the posted salary range is the Target Total Cash (TTC) range for the role, which is the sum of base salary and target bonus amount at 100% goal achievement.

Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

In addition, Applied endeavors to make our careers site (https://www.appliedmaterials.com/us/en/careers.html) accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us via e-mail at [e-mail], or by calling our HR Direct Help Line at 877-612-7547, option 1, and following the prompts to speak to an HR Advisor. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.