Welding III - Kalispell

Make Choteau Home; Kalispell (MT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials seeks a skilled welder capable of TIG, MIG, and Oxy Acetylene welding. The role requires reading engineering drawings and fabricating welded assemblies with precision, while maintaining a safe, clean work area.

Ideal candidates will train junior welders and show strong problem-solving and collaboration within a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Advanced welder capable of TIG, MIG, and Oxy Acetylene welding.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings.
• Ability to troubleshoot drawing issues.
• Proficiency with measuring equipment and shop tools.
• Fabricate and assemble welded components and frames.
• Maintain clean work area and follow safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Operate TIG, MIG, and Oxy Acetylene welding equipment.
• Train Welder I and Welder II.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Use measuring equipment (tape measure, framing square, calipers, laser level).
• Fabricate welded assemblies and simple frame assemblies.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety in the work area.

Skills

Welding proficiency

Reading engineering drawings

Measuring equipment

Troubleshooting drawings

Shop tool operation

Fabrication of welded assemblies

Tools

TIG welding

MIG welding

Oxy-acetylene welding

Grinders

Calipers

Laser level

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

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.

Benefits

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.

Key Responsibilities

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 and Welder II.

Advanced skill level for reading and understanding engineering drawings. Also requires the ability to trouble shoot drawing issues.

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

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.

Advanced capability for fabricating all miscellaneous welded assemblies and simple frame assemblies.

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 proficiency in a range of analytical processes or procedures to carry out assigned tasks

Business Expertise

• Has a good understanding of how the team integrates with others to achieve objectives

Leadership

• May provide informal guidance and support to more junior team members

Problem Solving

• Provides solutions to problems in situations that are atypical or infrequently occurring based on existing precedents or procedures

Impact

• Impacts the quality of own work and its contribution to the team

Interpersonal Skills

• Uses communication skills to regularly exchange information

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.