Job Title: Weekend Shift Orbital Welder

Job Description

This role focuses on performing orbital and hand welding on stainless steel tubing and fittings in a Class 100 cleanroom environment. You will complete an initial day-shift training period before transitioning to a weekend shift schedule, operating orbital welding systems, supporting production goals, and maintaining high standards of quality and safety.

Responsibilities

• Complete a one-month day shift training program to learn orbital welding processes, safety practices, and production procedures.
• Perform basic set-ups and operate orbital weld systems for stainless steel and aluminum vacuum fittings ranging from one-eighth to one-half inch.
• Perform mechanical set-ups and changeovers on orbital welding machines to support different products and configurations.
• Operate orbital welding equipment and related systems safely and in accordance with established procedures and safety guidelines.
• Work under normal to moderate supervision while consistently meeting quality and productivity expectations.
• Keep work areas clean, organized, and compliant with cleanroom and safety standards.
• Prioritize tasks and execute work to meet production schedules and commitments as directed by leads and supervisors.
• Work from production schedules, shop orders, established procedures, blueprints, schematics, and product specifications.
• Fit, align, and precisely orbital weld products to meet product, customer, and workmanship standards.
• Identify deviations or issues that could interrupt productivity and communicate them promptly.
• Maintain logs, records, and other necessary documentation related to production and inspection activities.
• Measure and verify dimensions using inspection tooling such as calipers, micrometers, gauges, and other approved hand gauges.
• Process and inspect parts in accordance with technical prints and specifications.
• Collaborate with Engineering to develop and refine advanced welding processes as needed.
• Assist team members in achieving departmental standards, including quality goals and on-time delivery targets.
• Handle fragile products carefully while performing repetitive tasks and maintaining safety awareness.
• Read and interpret testing and measuring instruments, record test results accurately, and write related reports.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support production and continuous improvement initiatives.

Essential Skills

• Experience working in a cleanroom environment, preferably Class 100.
• Ability to perform orbital welding and hand welding on stainless steel and aluminum components.
• Mechanical aptitude and the ability to perform mechanical set-ups and changeovers on orbital welding machines.
• Proficiency using calipers, micrometers, gauges, and other inspection tooling to verify dimensions and component quality.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, technical drawings, and product specifications.
• Comfort using hand and power tools safely and effectively.
• Strong visual acuity and manual dexterity to handle small, fragile components and perform precise welds.
• Ability to handle fragile products, perform repetitive tasks, and maintain high safety awareness.
• Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment in day-to-day tasks.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 35 lbs as required by the role.
• Ability to read and comprehend technical correspondence and documents.
• Basic math skills, including the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, fractions, percentages, and decimals.
• Ability to read testing and measuring instruments, record test results accurately, and prepare related reports.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Orbital welding experience is a plus.
• Prior experience working in a Class 100 cleanroom is highly beneficial.
• Experience collaborating with Engineering or technical teams to develop or improve processes.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain detailed logs and production documentation.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and on-time delivery.

Why Work Here?

You will contribute to building cutting-edge semiconductor manufacturing equipment in a collaborative, safety-focused environment. The organization offers competitive market-based pay, comprehensive health and wellness benefits, a 401(k) plan, an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and education assistance to support your growth. Employees also benefit from an Employee Assistance Program, paid holidays and time off,