Ichor Systems has an immediate opening for a Machinist at our Sauk Rapids, MN facility. The ideal candidate will bring strong machining experience, a commitment to quality, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced production environment.
Various shifts are available (days, evenings, nights, and weekends). Shift preference may be discussed with the recruiter; however, final scheduling will depend on availability at the time of hire.
1st Shift
- 4:45 AM–2:45 PM, Mon–Thurs
- Alternating 12-hr: 5 AM–5 PM (Mon–Wed and Mon–Thurs)
2nd Shift
- 3:15 PM–1:15 AM, Mon–Thurs
- Alternating 12-hr: 5 PM–5 AM (Mon–Wed and Mon–Thurs)
4th Shift (Weekend Days)
- 7 AM–7 PM, Fri–Sun
- Alternating 12-hr: 5 AM–5 PM (Fri–Sun and Thurs–Sun)
5th Shift (Weekend Nights)
- Alternating 12-hr: 5 PM–5 AM (Fri–Sun and Thurs–Sun)
What We Offer
PTO – 3 weeks annually, with accrual starting day one
Strong health care plans available for both individuals and family.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) – Buy company stock at a discount through payroll deductions
401(k) Match – Ichor Systems will match 50% of your contributions up to 8%.
Vesting is immediate, ensuring you have full ownership of both your contributions and the matching funds from the company.
Dental, Vision, Disability Insurance – Plus paid holidays, including a floating holiday
Tuition Reimbursement – For approved professional development
Competitive Pay – Includes shift differentials for swing shift and weekends
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Studies blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications, or sample part to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished workpiece, sequence of operations, and setup requirements.
- Measures, marks, and scribes’ dimensions and reference points on material or workpiece as guides for subsequent machining.
- Selects, aligns, and secures holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials on machines such as mills, lathes, jig borers, grinders, and shapers.
- Calculates and sets controls to regulate machining factors such as speed, feed, coolant flow, and depth and angle of cut, or enters commands to retrieve, input, or edit computerized machine control media.
- Starts and observes machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining and adjusts machine controls or control media as required.
- Verifies conformance of finished workpiece to specifications using various measuring tools such as: calipers, micrometers, and depth micrometers. Familiarity with CMM, GD&T, and SPC.
- Sets up and operates machine on trial run to verify accuracy of machine settings or programmed control data.
- Confers with engineers, production personnel, programmers, or others to resolve machining or assembly problems.
- Complete the necessary paperwork and computer entry steps.
- Other duties may be assigned.
Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Can perform basic set-ups on multiple machines.
- Ability to train CNC Operators and Machinists I on routine tasks.
- Developing proficiency with complex setups.
- Ability to perform intermediate troubleshooting procedures.
- Proficient with part inspection techniques (comparator, profilometer etc.).
- 2-year machining degree preferred.
- Desired Education, Certifications and Experience.
- Must have 3+ years of experience.
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
For candidates based in Minnesota: The pay range for this position is $19.09 - $32.45 per hour.
Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional job-related factors, including knowledge, skills, experience, tenure, and relevant education or training. The pay scale is subject to change depending on business needs. Your recruiter can share more about the specific range for your location during the hiring process.
Ichor is committed to supporting your personal well-being and professional development. Our benefits are designed to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance, provide peace of mind, and prepare for your future. We offer medical, dental, and vision plans across all locations, allowing team members to select the coverage that best meets their healthcare needs and budget. Our benefits also include a paid time-off program and paid holidays to support your time away from work. A summary of our Benefits will be provided during the interview process.
ITAR ONLY
The business site where this position is located is an ITAR-compliant operation. Due to ITAR regulations, Ichor Systems is only able to employ US Persons. A US person is a lawful permanent resident (immigrant with “green card” permanent authorization to work document) or who is a protected person (a citizen, a national, a refugee, or a person granted asylum). Non-citizens with other visas are not eligible for hire at this location.
Ichor Systems Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
About the Team Precision machining is Ichor Precision Machining’s heritage and core strength. IPM's skilled and dedicated employees deliver the most complex, extreme tolerance, and superior surface finish components at unsurpassed quality levels. Joining the team at IPM means working with dedicated, highly skilled employees that drive continuous improvement and ensure we deliver superior results to our customers. IPM is excited to share that we are now a part of the Ichor Systems family of companies. Ichor is headquartered in Fremont, California with manufacturing locations in Minnesota, Arizona, Nevada, Oregon, Texas, Mexico, Singapore, Malaysia and the UK. Our sales and engineering office is strategically located in Silicon Valley, California.Skills Required
- 3+ years of machining experience
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- 2-year machining degree preferred
Ichor Systems, Inc. Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Affordable Benefits — A premium‑free medical plan fully covered by the employer is available for eligible U.S. employees, with indications of premium‑free family coverage in some contexts. Coverage breadth includes medical, dental, vision, and tax‑advantaged HSA/FSA options.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) match of 50% on the first 8% with immediate vesting supports long‑term savings. Life and disability insurance further reinforce financial protection.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — An Employee Stock Purchase Plan at a 15% discount enables broad participation in ownership. Plan availability is described as global, subject to standard plan terms.
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What We Do
We are a leader in the design, engineering, and manufacturing of critical fluid delivery subsystems and components for semiconductor capital equipment. Our product offerings include gas and chemical delivery systems and subsystems, collectively known as fluid delivery systems and subsystems, which are key elements of the process tools used in the manufacturing of semiconductor devices. Our gas delivery subsystems deliver, monitor, and control precise quantities of the specialized gases used in semiconductor manufacturing processes such as etch and deposition. Our chemical delivery systems and subsystems precisely blend and dispense the reactive liquid chemistries used in semiconductor manufacturing processes such as chemical-mechanical planarization, electroplating, and cleaning. We also provide precision-machined components, weldments, e‑beam and laser-welded components, precision vacuum and hydrogen brazing and surface treatment technologies, and other proprietary products. This vertically integrated portion of our business is primarily focused on metal and plastic parts that are used in gas and chemical systems, respectively. We are strategically located to provide the highest level of customer service and support from our program management, sales, engineering, and executive management teams. Ichor is headquartered in Fremont, California, and we have production facilities in California, Oregon, Texas, Nevada, Minnesota, Singapore, Malaysia, Korea, Mexico, and the UK, staffed by our 2000+ team members.
