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Overview

As a valued member of the Welding team within the Vacuum Technique sector, you will deliver expert TIG welding services essential for the manufacturing of Ultra High Vacuum Ion Pumps, ensuring all products meet rigorous quality standards. Your expertise will contribute to the creation of high-quality, precision-engineered components that support advanced technological needs.

Responsibilities

  • Perform skilled TIG welding on Ultra High Vacuum components following detailed engineering blueprints and manufacturing travelers.
  • Conduct thorough leak detection tests to validate weld integrity and product quality.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve any welding process challenges to minimize production disruptions and scrap rates.
  • Fabricate and repair weldments ensuring compliance with technical specifications and quality standards.
  • Collaborate closely with engineering teams to drive continuous improvements in manufacturability and welding protocols.
  • Participate actively in new product development by welding prototypes and contributing feedback on weldability.

Requirements

  • At least 8 years of TIG welding experience with expertise in Ultra High Vacuum welding techniques and standards.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of various welding materials and metals along with proficient use of welding tools and equipment.
  • Advanced ability to interpret engineering blueprints, schematics, and welding symbols accurately.
  • Strong safety orientation ensuring compliance with safety protocols.
  • Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset suitable for mentoring colleagues.
  • Capability to handle the physical demands of the role, including standing for long periods.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • 401k

Additional Information

  • This position is based at our Product Company in Shakopee, Minnesota.

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How this job compares

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs across Minnesota currently run a median of $28/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $24–$30/hr across 76 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market

This posting doesn't specify a city. Across Minnesota as a whole we're tracking 103 other active welding openings from 65 employers. 16 of them were added in the last week. Browse welding jobs across Minnesota.

Atlas Copco Group currently has 1 other opening live in Minnesota, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in Minnesota at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Minnesota Jobs (9), Express Employment (4), and Aerotek (4). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Minnesota, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Anoka at $30/hr, Minneapolis at $28/hr, and Owatonna at $24/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

What you'll be running

This posting calls for TIG. TIG (GTAW) uses a non-consumable tungsten electrode with filler added by hand, giving the operator the most control of any process. It is slow, demanding, and the standard for stainless, aluminum, and anything where the bead has to look as good as it holds.

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