Orbital Welder - Tacker at CKD USA Corporation – Austin, Texas

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 Welding Tacker to join our Semiconductor Manufacturing Department in our Austin facility. This position is responsible for supporting the welding department and ensuring high-quality work in a Class 100 cleanroom environment.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for making quality tacks, and welds in a class 100 cleanroom according to engineering drawings, and sketches.
• Lay out, positions, aligns, and fits components together in various body positions.
• Applies geometric calculations regarding heating tolerance level, weld shrinkage allowances, and metal thickness.
• Performs high-quality work by building to print and having aesthetically pleasing tacks while holding tolerances of +/-.005.
• Processes all work orders and maintains checklists of all parts according to Bills Of Material (BOM).
• 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:

• Two years minimum experience of tacking, and Orbital welding on various grades of stainless steel (302,304,308 and 316).
• Mechanical knowledge 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 set up various welding machines with proper amperage and settings. Ability to use calibers, height gage, and protractor.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, schematics, 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.
• Knowledge of cleanroom protocol and Applied Materials specifications a plus.

Education:

• High School Diploma or 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 Corporation offers a comprehensive and very competitive benefits package.

CKD USA Corporation is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. CKD USA makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.