Equity-Eligible Welder & Space Fabrication Tech

K2 Space Corporation

Los Angeles (CA)

On-site

USD 41,000 - 58,000

Full time

12 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Equity in company
Health coverage
Paid time off
Parental leave

Job summary

K2 Space Corporation in Los Angeles is seeking a skilled Fabrication Weld Technician to help stand up and optimize our development shop for Mega Class satellite tooling. You will work with engineering teams to fabricate tooling and ground support equipment, performing Class A TIG/MIG welding and sheet metal forming with precision.

The role demands 5+ years in welding and fabrication, proficiency in GD&T and technical drawings, and ability to operate CNC and other shop tools.

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience with Class A TIG/MIG welding and thin sheet metal.
  • 5+ years of experience with sheet metal fabrication and forming.
  • Strong proficiency in GD&T tolerances and technical drawing interpretation.

Responsibilities

  • Establish and set up the K2 Space Development shop equipment.
  • Perform Class A TIG, MIG welding and related processes.
  • Process sheet metal with water jet cutting and other tools.
  • Operate CNC press brake, shear roller, mill, lathe, bandsaws.
  • Troubleshoot equipment and perform preventive maintenance.
  • Identify projects to improve program success.
  • Inspect finished products for quality.
  • Coordinate with engineering for alignment and prioritization.
  • Maintain clean, safe EH&S compliant workspace.
  • Provide process improvements for manufacturability.

Skills

TIG welding
MIG welding
Sheet metal fabrication
GD&T tolerances
Technical drawings

Tools

Water jet cutting
CNC press brake
Lathe
Band saws
Shears

Job description

K2 Space Corporation in Los Angeles is seeking a skilled Fabrication Weld Technician to help stand up and optimize our development shop for Mega Class satellite tooling. You will work with engineering teams to fabricate tooling and ground support equipment, performing Class A TIG/MIG welding and sheet metal forming with precision.

The role demands 5+ years in welding and fabrication, proficiency in GD&T and technical drawings, and ability to operate CNC and other shop tools.

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