Key Responsibilities
Training Strategy & Planning
Develop and implement the training and development strategy for the Direct Labor workforce in alignment with business and operational objectives.
Establish annual training plans, priorities, and development programs based on business requirements, workforce capability, production plans, and organizational priorities.
Partner with Operations and HR leadership to identify current and future workforce capability requirements.
Establish training priorities for new hires, existing employees, cross-skilling, upskilling, and competency development.
Ensure training programs support operational excellence, productivity, quality, safety, and workforce readiness
New Hire Onboarding
Conduct and coordinate new hire onboarding programs for Direct Labor employees.
Facilitate work and process familiarization to ensure new hires understand operational workflows, SOPs, safety, and quality requirements.
Partner with Operations, EHS, and Quality teams to ensure onboarding content is current and relevant
Training Needs & Skill Gap Analysis
Conduct Training Needs Analysis (TNA) in collaboration with Operations, Supervisors, and Managers.
Identify skill gaps and competency gaps based on production needs, quality issues, audit findings, and performance data.
Develop and update competency frameworks for Direct Labor roles.
Training Program Development & Delivery
Coordinate internal trainers, subject matter experts, and external training providers where applicable.
Support the development and maintenance of training materials, SOPs, work instructions, and assessment tools.
Monitor training effectiveness and recommend continuous improvement initiatives
Continuous Improvement
Work closely with Operations and HR to align training initiatives with business objectives.
Propose improvements to training processes, delivery methods, and learning effectiveness.
Support cross-skilling and upskilling initiatives for Direct Labor workforce.
Job Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Training & Development, Industrial Engineering, Education, or a related field
Minimum 5–8 years of experience in training coordination, learning & development, or operations support.
Prior experience supporting Direct Labor or manufacturing/operations workforce is highly preferred.
Experience in onboarding, training administration, or shopfloor training is an advantage.
Strong understanding of training concepts such as Training Needs Analysis (TNA), skill gap analysis, and competency development.
Familiarity with manufacturing or operational processes and shopfloor environments.
Ability to prepare training documentation, reports, and records accurately
Strong communication and facilitation skills.
Detail-oriented with strong follow-up and execution capability.
Able to work closely with operations teams and manage multiple training activities concurrently.
Proactive, adaptable, and committed to continuous improvement.
For candidates based in Minnesota:
The pay range for this position is $91,900 - $156,200 annually, exempt.
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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Training and Development, Industrial Engineering, Education, or a related field
- 5–8 years of experience in training coordination, learning and development, or operations support
- Experience supporting direct labor or manufacturing/operations workforces
- Experience in onboarding, training administration, or shopfloor training
- Strong understanding of Training Needs Analysis, skill-gap analysis, and competency development
- Familiarity with manufacturing or operational processes and shopfloor environments
- Ability to prepare training documentation, reports, and records accurately
- Strong communication and facilitation skills
- Detail-oriented with strong follow-up and execution capability
- Ability to work closely with operations teams and manage multiple training activities concurrently
- Proactive, adaptable, and committed to continuous improvement
- Must qualify as a US Person under ITAR requirements
Ichor Systems, Inc. Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Ichor Systems, Inc. and has not been reviewed or approved by Ichor Systems, Inc..
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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.
Ichor Systems, Inc. Insights
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.
