Are you a perfectionist or enjoy fabricating and modifying unique one-off parts?

Do you enjoy doing something different everyday?

KJLC’s Process Equipment Division’s fabrication shop is looking for a new team member that understands metalworking in multiple ways and enjoys using a different skill set or parts every day.

Who We Are:

The Kurt J. Lesker Company is more than just a company; it's a pioneer in technologies that impact daily life.  How? By manufacturing and providing enabling technology products to industries such as Semiconductor, Aerospace, LED, Consumer Electronics, Medical Device, Electric Vehicles, Thin Film Battery Production and Crystal Growth just to name a few. Did you see the recent rocket launch? Talked to someone via video chat with your phone? Like those new sunglasses? Shave? For each and every one of those applications there is a likely chance the Kurt J. Lesker Company was involved.

Job Summary:

The Kurt J. Lesker Company Process Equipment Division is seeking a Fabricator & Welder who is hungry for knowledge and loves science.  In this position, you will be working alongside our industry’s finest engineers and scientists every day by setting up and welding components for such as chamber base, side and top plates, prototypes and small chamber assemblies.  Not only, will this position allow you to expand your knowledge and work with metalworking masters but also diversify you into the world of vacuum science and its unique components.  KJLC’s team’s SPIRIT values create a unique workplace environment full of passionate and helpful co-workers.  If this sounds like you, we’d love to have you join the team!

Responsibilities:

• Perform all the required layout, cut, fit, tack, and welding using the GTAW/TIG primarily fusion on stainless steel parts
• Be familiar with a variety of welding concepts, practices and inspection procedures
• Interpret geometric dimensions and tolerances (GD&T)
• Verify conformance of finished work pieces to specification, using precision measuring instruments
• Competently layout and fabricate sheet metal using brake, shear, punch, and CNC plasma
• Regularly perform cleaning and helium leak detection
• Maintain equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements
• Basic inspection and assembly of vacuum related components
• High level of proactivity and ability to work independently

Qualifications:

Required

• 3 or more years working experience performing TIG welding on stainless steel parts
• 1 or more years working experience in sheet metal fabrication
• Thorough understanding of welding symbols
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Bend, brake and sheering fabrication sheet metal experience
• Ability to bend, stoop, squat, twist and lift up to and including 60 lbs. unassisted.  Assistance must be used for any items over this weight.  Assistance is always required for anything weighing over 60 lbs.

Preferred

• 1 or more years operating Haas CNC milling and turning centers
• Skilled Trade certification or Journeyman papers.
• Proficient with manual mill and tool room lathe operations.
• Working knowledge of inspection processes and final detailing of materials related to vacuum technology.

Benefits and Awards:

• Medical, Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability Insurance 
• Paid Time Off 
• 401K Match 
• Flexible Spending Plan 
• On site Gym and Running Trail 
• Employee Engagement and Sustainability Programs 
• PBT’s Best Places to Work 
• Business Ethics Award 
• Advanced Manufacturing Award 
• Competitive wages

Kurt J Lesker Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. 

KJLC is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities (unless doing so will result in undue hardship). If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to our human resources department at hr@lesker.com or call (412) 387-9200 to provide the nature of your request. 

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About Kurt J. Lesker Co.

The Kurt J. Lesker Company is a dynamic, rapidly growing international manufacturer and distributor of thin film deposition systems and components for the vacuum technology market. Our products are used in a variety of applications including semiconductor, space exploration, automotive, solar, medical devices, and several other world-changing technologies. We pride ourselves on our strong team culture and dedication to sustainability, which has enabled us to continue to innovate and expand year after year. As a privately held company, we are able to focus on the long term and invest in the future, which has allowed us to stay at the cutting edge while providing stability and growth for our employees for the last 70 years. Join us and be a part of something truly special. 

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