Machinist - TIG Welder

Ichor Systems has an immediate opening for a Machinist, located in Fremont, CA.
Reporting to the Sr Manufacturing Manager, the Machinist will perform TIG welding for both stainless steel (SST) and aluminum on vacuum fittings inside and outside cleanroom environments.

• Perform hand TIG welding for both stainless steel and aluminum, including tube purge vacuum welding.
• Perform mechanical set-ups and changeovers for all welding operations.
• Process and inspect first piece in accordance with blueprint specifications.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Measure and verify dimensions using inspection tools.
• Complete routing and process planning as necessary.
• Collaborate with Engineering to develop advanced welding processes.
• Perform a sequence of operations, consistently maintaining quality and quantity standards.
• Proficiently use all approved hand gauges to inspect component quality at the work center.
• Work as a team member to uphold departmental standards, including quality and on-time delivery goals.

Education:

• Successful completion of a 2-year professional trade program in Welding Technology or equivalent.

Behavioral Attributes:

• Commitment to quality and a customer-focused mindset.
• Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Focus on safety in all daily operations.

Skills:

• Knowledge of various welding machines, including TIG and orbital welding on stainless steel and other high-purity materials.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprint drawings in inch and metric units and BOMs.
• Strong understanding of mechanics, flow control elements, and MRP concepts.
• Excellent visual acuity and manual dexterity.
• Basic PC skills for manufacturing.
• Experience working in high-purity cleanroom environments.
• Certification in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) preferred.
• Understanding of UHP industry standards.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 50 lbs.
• 4–5 years of experience in tube purge vacuum welding.

Day

Shift: 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM or 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM, Monday–Friday.

$29.90 – $50.82 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.

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.

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.

• Job Identification 6907
• Job Category Machinist
• Posting Date 01/13/2026, 06:11 PM
• Degree Level High School Graduate
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 4308 Solar Way, Fremont, CA, 94538, US