Development Fabrication Technician

Generalmatter; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 37,195 - 47,527; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision & dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Stock options for full-time hires

Job summary

General Matter is seeking a Development Fabrication Technician in Los Angeles, CA, to build essential test infrastructure for hardware products. The ideal candidate has 4+ years of experience in technician roles and excels in various fabrication techniques including welding and machining.

This hands-on position involves working with engineering teams to ensure the assembly and fabrication meet strict quality requirements. The compensation ranges between $27.00 and $44.00 per hour, depending on skills and experience.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with tools and core fabrication disciplines.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T.
• Experience in aerospace or automotive test equipment fabrication.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate and assemble test infrastructure from drawings.
• Weld components as per engineering specifications.
• Install and modify fluid systems including tubes and fittings.
• Machine parts for various tooling needs.
• Perform precision mechanical assembly tasks.

Skills

Fabrication

Welding (TIG/MIG)

Machining

Mechanical Assembly

Education

4+ years in technician or development support role

Tools

Hand and power tools

Manual mill/lathe

CNC

Job description

About the Team

Test Team is responsible for development, qualification, and acceptance testing of all hardware products at General Matter. We create and maintain the infrastructure and standards to support rapid hardware development.

About This Role

As a Development Fabrication Technician, you build the physical test infrastructure the team depends on: test stands, fluid systems, fixtures, ground support equipment, and test articles. This hands‑on role provides critical feedback to engineers and ensures quality hardware is built even in a fast‑moving development environment. Your primary output is fabrication, but you’ll also support test article assembly and, as your skills allow, test execution alongside the engineering team.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate and assemble test stands, fixtures, support equipment, and test articles from engineering drawings and concept sketches
• Weld (TIG/MIG) per drawings and applicable codes – prep, fit, tack, finish, and inspect weldments
• Bend, route, fit, and install tube and fluid‑system hardware including fittings, flex lines, and supports – pneumatic, hydraulic, and cryogenic
• Machine and modify parts (manual mill/lathe, drilling, and/or CNC) for fixtures, adapters, and tooling
• Perform precision mechanical assembly – fastener install, torque, alignment, and rigging of test hardware
• Read and build from engineering drawings, GD&T, and fluid/electrical schematics
• Maintain shop equipment, tooling, and consumables; keep a safe, organized, FOD‑controlled work area
• Feed design‑for‑manufacturability and tooling improvements back to engineering
• Support test setup and execution

Basic Qualifications

• 4+ years in technician or development support role
• Demonstrated proficiency with hand and power tools and at least one core fabrication discipline (welding, machining, fluid‑system fabrication, structural and mechanical assembly, electrical build)
• Ability to read and build from engineering drawings and GD&T

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Experience fabricating test stands, support equipment, or pressurized/vacuum fluid systems in an Aerospace/automotive environment
• Familiarity with test instrumentation
• Knowledge of Lean/Kaizen principles
• Cross‑functional assembly experience
• Familiarity with cleanliness and quality requirements for flight, nuclear, or other high‑reliability hardware

Additional Requirements

• Physical effort including standing, lifting, and carrying equipment up to 50 lbs. unassisted.
• Must be able to work all required shift hours, overtime and/or weekends as needed.

Equal Opportunity Employer

General Matter is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with General Matter is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Compensation and Benefits

Pay range:
Technician /Level 1: $27.00 - $34.50/hour
Technician /Level 2: $34.00 - $44.00/hour

Compensation bands are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual level and base pay is determined on a case‑by‑case basis and may vary based on job‑related skills, education, experience, technical capabilities and internal equity. Please note that the stated salary range is an estimate and may be adjusted based on market conditions, business needs, or other factors. In addition to base salary, for full‑time hires, you may also be eligible for long‑term incentives, in the form of stock options, and access to medical, vision & dental coverage as well as access to a 401(k) retirement plan.