Merck KGaA Posted September 19, 2026

Welder

San Jose, California, United States FULL_TIME
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About this opportunity

Work Location:   San Jose, California

Shift:

Department:  EL-ND-DS Flow Control Services

Recruiter:  Ashley Hennessy

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Your Role:

EMD Electronics is looking to immediately hire experienced Welders to support an existing project within the US.  Welders will be responsible for operating a TIG Lathe and Orbital welder assembling job orders in a manufacturing environment. This position would be scheduled Monday-Friday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm with potential overtime, and must be able to support a travel schedule that aligns with this project.

MEGASYS® offers specialized services in managing gases, chemicals and slurries, where our technicians and engineers provide critical on-site support in semiconductor manufacturing environments.

In this position, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with other sites, participate in off-site meetings, and engage in occasional travel for training and strategic initiatives. Your leadership will be crucial in driving the success of our operations and enhancing customer relationships.

Perform orbital GTAW tube welding, assembly, and installation of mechanical components onto sheet metal plates and inside of sheet metal frames and enclosures on equipment

Check raw materials and quantities against a bill of materials and arrange them according to a design drawing

Perform inspection and general tool maintenance

Apply welding symbols and maintain proper sequence of assembly and accuracy of fit-up

Use computer interface for reading/understanding P&ID and mechanical diagrams and drawings

Work with supervision to adjust weld parameters to meet required weld quality

Maintain all required certifications under applicable codes

Physical Attributes:

Work in Clean/Weld room using heat resistant welding gloves and welding face shield

Sit for up to 6 hours

Maintain hand dexterity and stability for weld quality

Lift up to 50 lbs. 5 times per day and transfer this weight to a cart either at the same level or down at knee height

Push or pull carts on wheels (up to 200 lbs)

Stand and kneel on ergonomic mats over concrete

Use full range of motion with arms and legs

Use hand, power tools, taps, wrenches, sockets, cutting tools, jigs and fixtures and simple measuring instruments

Who You Are:

Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED

1+ years of hands-on TIG Lathe or Orbital welding experience

 

Preferred Qualifications:

Self-starting and motivated with good written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced dynamic environment while following safety and process controls

Ability to interpret mechanical and electrical schematics and engineering mechanical drawings

Pay Range for this position: $26-$40/hour

The offer range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base pay compensation for this position. The actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level of experience, education, skills, and other job-related factors. Position may be eligible for sales or performance-based bonuses. Benefits offered by the Company include health insurance, paid time off (PTO), retirement contributions, and other perquisites. For more information click  here .

The Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, gender identity, transgender status, marital status, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.  This policy of Equal Employment Opportunity applies to all policies and programs relating to recruitment and hiring, promotion, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Any applicant or employee who believes they have been discriminated against by the Company or anyone acting on behalf of the Company must report any concerns to their Human Resources Business Partner, Legal, or Compliance immediately. The Company will not retaliate against any individual because they made a good faith report of discrimination.

Job details

Seniority
Not listed
Function
Manufacturing & CMC
Therapeutic area
Not listed
Location
San Jose, California, United States
Employment type
FULL_TIME

How this role compares

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This roleSubject $26/hr – $40/hr (≈ $54,080–$83,200/yr)
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