Welder, On-call

Ichor Systems; Fremont (AL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Ichor Systems in Fremont, CA is seeking a skilled GTAW welder to join our manufacturing team. Responsibilities include setting up GTAW machines, welding stainless steel, Kovar, and copper, and performing helium leak tests.

The role requires reading weld schedules, interpreting prints and symbols, and maintaining safety and quality in an ITAR-compliant environment. Candidates should have a high school diploma and welding experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Welding experience in other processes desirable.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate GTAW welding machines and support equipment.
• Set up and operate rotary tables for tube and pipe welding.
• GTAW welding of stainless steel, Kovar, and copper.
• Helium leak testing of assemblies.
• Assemble components before and after welding.
• Perform other duties as required.
• Torch soldering of copper pipe.
• Operate a laser welding machine.
• Review and inspect welds and braze joints.
• Document all work clearly.
• Maintain a clean work area.

Skills

GTAW welding

Welding symbols

Print reading

PPE & safety

Hydrostatic testing

Independent worker

Documentation

Laser welding

Helium leak testing

Measuring tools

Communication

Torch soldering

Heat workflow tolerance

Education

High school diploma

Welding experience desirable

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Borescopes

Surface plates

Helium leak detector

GTAW equipment

Job description

Work performed

• Set up and operate GTAW welding machines and support equipment.
• Set up and operate rotary tables for tube and pipe welding.
• GTAW welding of various materials including stainless steel, Kovar, and copper.
• Helium leak testing of assemblies.
• Assembly of components before and after welding operations.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills required

• Must have vision acuity of 20/30 or better (corrected or uncorrected) and be able to pass a vision test.
• Ability to produce precise and structurally sound GTAW welds in various materials.
• Ability to interpret and follow established weld schedules (WPS, PQR).
• Show ability to read prints and interpret welding symbols.
• Be able to work with occasional exposure to heat, hot parts, sparks, while wearing the proper PPE required for the task.
• Knowledge on how to setup and perform hydrostatic testing.
• Adhere to all safety protocols and guidelines to ensure a safe working environment.
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to document all work in a clear, accurate and concise manner.
• Torch soldering of copper pipe.
• Ability to operate a laser welding machine.
• Know how to operate helium leak detector to test integrity of mechanical, braze and weld joints.
• Ability to review and inspect welds and braze joints as well as work performed.
• Knowledge of and ability to use precision measuring equipment (i.e. calipers, micrometers, borescopes, surface plates, etc.)
• Maintain a clean work area.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.

Education and experience required

• High school diploma.
• Welding experience in other processes desirable.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to perform repetitive movements such as lifting and loading parts and inventory items.
• Ability to visually inspect parts and read precision measuring instruments.

Work Environment

• Manufacturing environment setting has some exposure to noise, dust, coolants, and temperature variations.
• Required use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Work performed in accordance with AS9100, ISO9001:2015, NADCAP requirements (as appliable), and company quality standards

For candidates based in California, the pay range for this position is $33.37-56.73 per hour.

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.

ITAR

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 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.

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.