Orbital Welder II

About the role

Applied Materials is seeking a skilled Orbital Welder to join its precision fabrication team in Austin. You will operate orbital welding equipment to build, repair, and test mechanical, vacuum, and pneumatic assemblies used in semiconductor manufacturing equipment, ensuring high‑quality, cleanroom‑adjacent production.

Key responsibilities

• Set up and operate orbital (autogenous and wire‑fed) welding equipment to join stainless steel and specialty alloy tubing to exacting standards.
• Read and interpret work orders, blueprints, weld procedure specifications (WPS) and P&ID drawings to determine weld sequence and acceptance criteria.
• Perform mechanical assembly, disassembly, troubleshooting, and repair of vacuum, gas delivery, and pneumatic sub‑assemblies.
• Inspect welds visually and with precision measuring and leak‑detection instruments, documenting any defects.
• Maintain accurate records of labor and material usage in the production tracking system.

Required profile

• High school diploma or GED; technical diploma or associate degree in welding technology or related trade preferred.
• 1‑3 years of hands‑on welding experience in manufacturing, aerospace, semiconductor or high‑purity environments; orbital/TIG experience a plus.
• Current or attainable welder certification such as AWS D1.1/D1.6 or ASME Section IX.
• Basic computer literacy for data entry into MES/ERP systems.

Required skills

• Orbital welding, TIG and MIG welding of stainless steel and specialty alloys.
• Reading AWS welding symbols, WPS, blueprints and P&ID drawings.
• Leak detection, vacuum pump operation and precision measurement.
• Knowledge of high‑purity semiconductor cleanliness standards (e.g., SEMI F19/F20).
• OSHA 10 safety training (preferred).

What we offer

• Competitive hourly wage $20.00‑$27.50.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical/dental/vision, 401(k) match, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off, bonus and stock award programs.
• Supportive work culture with opportunities for learning, development and career growth.