Sr. Welder and Fabrication Technician

1st Shift - Sr. Welder and Fabricator

Location: Los Angeles County

The Company

Our Client is a cutting-edge team in the private aerospace sector that’s developing the next generation of human-rated space structures to support missions in orbit.

The Job

We’re looking for experienced Senior Welders/Fabricators with strong aerospace TIG welding skills—particularly DC aluminum welding and precision fabrication—to contribute to the build of critical flight hardware. If you're ready to work on projects that are literally destined for space, this is your opportunity.

Functions

Weld the structure for Human spaceflight

Operate mechanized and robotic welding equipment

Ability to quickly fabricate, weld tooling to support Haven

Inspect fabricated parts for geometry acceptance and weld conformance

Fit, form parts, and clean parts as required and setup welding equipment in preparation for welding

Perform Class A quality Aluminum weld

Diagnose weld defects and suggest corrective actions, both in repair and process optimization

Work with Engineering to improve tools and problem solve

Material handling of raw goods and finished weldments

Experience with a wide variety of metal fabrication equipment such as vertical bandsaw, Sanding equipment, Capability to efficiently set up jig tables

Qualifications

5+ years of experience with Class A TIG

5+ years of experience with fabrication, and forming experience

Demonstrate a high level of expertise in aluminum welding and the ability to pass 3G/2G weld certification testing as provided by Vast.

Preferred Skills

Self-starter, highly motivated working in a fast-paced department

5+ or more years with Class A aerospace welding

Experience reading engineering blueprints

Ability to follow written and verbal instruction

Familiar working with x-ray technicians and other NDT techniques – what methods are you currently using?

Automated/robotic welding experience Preferred VPPAW – what are they welding for this?

Job Type:

Full-Time Direct Full Benefits

Compensation Range:

$36 - $50

Schedule: 1st Shift 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM