Fabrication Technician

Orange County, CA

The Company

Our client is an exciting new startup in the defense industry. They plan to build cutting edge vehicles and weapon systems to help the United States stay ahead of the game when it comes to military excellence and power.

The Job

The Fabrication Technician is responsible for supporting general manufacturing needs, building test rigs, and modifying aircraft, among other projects. This role requires a combination of mechanical skills, keen attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. The candidate must be willing to work swing/night shifts.

Functions

Fabricate test stands, tooling & test fixtures required to test our launch vehicles.
Fabricate vehicle parts.
Day-day responsibilities will be metal fabrication, fluid system fabrication, lifting & rigging, and working with engineering to improve area safety, processes, procedures, and efficiency.
Interface with area lead, and prioritize work based on schedule and organizational goals.

Qualifications

Minimum of 5 years of experience in prototyping or a closely related field.
Strong attention to detail and ability to follow complex instructions.
Ability to interpret technical drawings and follow detailed work instructions.
Experience completing welds that pass visual before being X-rayed or DPI
Self-starter, highly motivated working in a fast-paced environment.
Experience with purged welding.
Weld in horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
Willing and able to work overtime and weekends and holidays as required.
Will have thorough understanding of the effect of heat as it pertains to welded metal assemblies.
Experience applying lean manufacturing principles.

Preferred Skills

5+ years of experience in welding with one or more of the following materials: stainless steel, carbon steel, Inconel, aluminum or titanium
Flow Waterjet knowledge
Stick welding and Dual shield welding
Orbital tube welding experience
Experience with Manual machine mill and lathe

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