Orbital Welder

Description

CKD USA, a Japanese-owned company, has been serving the United States for 40 years, providing a wide range of automation technology components, including pneumatic and electric actuators, directional control valves, vacuum components, air preparation, and process valves. Our products are widely used in industries such as automotive, packaging, semiconductor, and medical. With a strong distribution network and an extensive product lineup, CKD USA delivers world-class automation solutions to OEMs and end-users nationwide. 

CKD USA is seeking an Orbital Welder to join our Semiconductor Manufacturing Department in our Austin facility. 

The Orbital Welder will be responsible for manufacturing weldments via butt-welding in a Class 100 cleanroom environment. They will be responsible for maintaining station/equipment cleanliness and ensuring welds meet specific quality requirements.

Report all activities in responsible area to Production Supervisor as required.

Responsibilities:

• Operates and maintains equipment and tooling relative to the operation of orbital welding.
• Performs orbital welding of gas lines ranging from ¼” to ½” diameter.
• Ensure weldments are built to specification based on the blueprint.
• Perform small adjustments to weldments utilizing hand tools.
• Performs daily, routine, and preventative maintenance/inspection on welding equipment.
• Follows all safety rules and procedures. 
• Present a positive and respectful professional image towards customers and co-workers and make decisions based on company policies and processes.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Experience and Skills:

• Solid mechanical skills and a willingness to learn.
• Knowledge of common hand tools and power tools; ability to identify common hardware and build to complex instructions.
• Mechanically inclined with a fair level of dexterity to construct simple to complex assemblies or parts.
• Ability to read and interpret written information and blueprints.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work in a team environment.
• Strong attention to detail and quality focused.
• Strong computer skills.
• Knowledge of high vacuum systems a plus.
• Related butt-welding experience preferred.
• Previous Orbital Welding experience required.

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
• Some technician coursework and/or AA technical degree/equivalent preferred

Physical Activity Requirements:

The Physical, Vision, Noise and Environment Demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, walk, push, pull and grasp.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
• Ability to lift over 25 lbs. with assistance.
• Ability to move arms, hands, and fingers.
• Required to have visual acuity to perform assigned tasks.
• Ability to sit for sustained periods.
• The ability to talk on the phone and use a computer for extended periods may be required.

Vision Demands:

The vision demands for this job require, close vision, distance vision, peripheral, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment Demands:

This job requires an employee to be exposed to a typical production and office environment throughout the day.

• Required to wear personal protective equipment where applicable.
• Subject to hazards including electrical current, moving mechanical parts, and exposure to chemicals.
• May involve exposure to moderate noise levels from printers, faxes, computers, etc.

Noise Level:

The noise level can vary from moderate to low similar to production and office environment.

CKD USA is An Equal Opportunity Employer. CKD USA does not discriminate on any basis prohibited by applicable law including race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, citizenship status, or Vietnam era or special disabled veteran's status in recruitment, employment, promotion, compensation, benefits, or training. It is also CKD USA's policy to maintain a work environment free from discrimination based on sexual orientation.

Candidates applying for positions with CKD USA Corporation must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire; CKD USA participates in the E-Verify program.