Fabrication & Heavy Equipment Technician – Prototyping

Traysar; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Traysar Inc. in Austin, TX seeks a highly skilled technician to weld, machine parts, troubleshoot heavy equipment, and support prototype builds. The role requires hands-on experience with structural welding and the ability to work from drawings in a fast-moving hardware environment.

You will operate telehandlers or excavators, read mechanical drawings, and contribute to the development of underground systems for defense applications while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency required.
• Proven hands-on experience with FCAW, GMAW, and GTAW welding processes.
• Demonstrated ability to machine parts using manual mills and lathes.
• Experience operating forklifts, telehandlers, excavators, or comparable heavy equipment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with experience maintaining, troubleshooting, assembling, and repairing machinery.
• Ability to work from mechanical drawings, sketches, verbal instructions, and limited documentation.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and execute with minimal supervision.
• Strong commitment to safety, quality, reliability, and maintaining an organized workspace.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural welding and fabrication using FCAW (flux-core), GMAW (MIG), and GTAW (TIG) on steel and other common alloys.
• Machine simple to moderately complex components using manual mills and lathes, including machine setup, fixturing, and producing accurate parts from drawings, sketches, or verbal direction.
• Operate heavy equipment, including forklifts, telehandlers, excavators, and other machinery required for prototype testing and field operations.
• Perform hands-on mechanical work, including equipment assembly and disassembly, maintenance, repairs, troubleshooting, and component replacement.
• Support prototype builds, machine modifications, equipment staging, field testing, and test-site preparation.
• Read and interpret mechanical drawings, fabrication sketches, work instructions, and basic technical documentation.
• Inspect completed work to verify dimensions, fit, weld quality, functionality, and readiness for testing.
• Identify mechanical or fabrication issues during builds and work directly with engineers to develop practical solutions.
• Maintain shop tools, fabrication equipment, vehicles, and heavy machinery in safe operating condition.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe working environment in both shop and outdoor field settings.
• Learn new equipment, fabrication processes, and operating procedures quickly as Traysar’s systems continue to evolve.

Skills

FCAW welding

GMAW welding

GTAW welding

Machining (mills/lathes)

Heavy equipment operation

Reading drawings

Safety conscious

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalency certificate

Tools

Manual mills

Manual lathes

Forklifts

Telehandlers

Excavators

Job description

Traysar Inc. in Austin, TX seeks a highly skilled technician to weld, machine parts, troubleshoot heavy equipment, and support prototype builds. The role requires hands-on experience with structural welding and the ability to work from drawings in a fast-moving hardware environment.

You will operate telehandlers or excavators, read mechanical drawings, and contribute to the development of underground systems for defense applications while maintaining safety and quality standards.