Fabrication Technician

jobs.frontdoordefense.com - Jobboard; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

Generous company holiday calendar

Mental health resources

Professional development stipend

Daily Meals and Provisions

401(k) retirement savings plan

Job summary

Anduril Industries is seeking a Fabrication Technician in Costa Mesa, California, to fabricate precision metal components for defense systems. The role involves working with experienced technicians and engineers using various techniques, including welding and machining.

With a salary range of $30,000 - $40,000, the position offers comprehensive healthcare benefits, generous PTO, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in welding and metal fabrication.
• Ability to interpret blueprints and drawings.
• Experience with sheet metal fabrication using various equipment.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate items using techniques like welding and drilling.
• Perform quality checks on products.
• Troubleshoot fabrication equipment issues.

Skills

Reading and interpreting blue prints and drawing

Welding (GMAW/FCAW/GTAW) of steel, stainless, aluminum, exotic alloys with 2-5 years experience

Metal fabrication in an R&D environment with 2-5 years experience

Sheet metal fabrication experience with 2-5 years experience

Basic use of conventional machining equipment

High level of mechanical aptitude

Advanced mathematical and engineering skills

Ability to evaluate and design with limited oversight

Ability to multi-task

Tools

CAD (Solidworks)

Water Jet/Laser cutting equipment

Job description

Fabrication Technician

Fabricate precision metal components for advanced defense systems

Location: Costa Mesa, California, United States

Compensation: $30,000 - 40,000 USD / year

Job Tags: Hardware

About The Role

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century's most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril's family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI‑powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting‑edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.

What You'll Do

• Work with fellow Technicians and Engineers to fabricate items using various techniques, such as welding, drilling, grinding, and sawing
• Perform quality checks on completed products
• Troubleshoot issues with the fabrication equipment
• Follow OSHA safety guidelines

Required Qualifications

• Reading and interpreting blue prints and drawing
• Welding (GMAW/FCAW/GTAW) of steel, stainless, aluminum, exotic alloys with 2-5 years experience
• Metal fabrication in an R&D environment with 2-5 years experience
• Sheet metal fabrication experience (using press brakes, finger brakes, slip rollers, bead rollers, and other forming equipment) with 2-5 years experience
• Basic use of conventional machining equipment (mill/lathe)
• Ability to work through R&D tasks with limited oversight (evaluate, design, order materials, execute)
• High level of mechanical aptitude (aerospace/automotive/motorsports background)
• Advanced mathematical and engineering skills
• Advanced knowledge of engineering design and manufacturing procedures
• Ability to multi-task
• U.S. Person status is required as this position needs to access export controlled data

Preferred Qualifications

• Water Jet/Laser cutting experience
• CAD (Solidworks) experience
• General knowledge with AC and DC electrical systems

US Hourly Range: $30 - $40 USD

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:

• Platinum Healthcare Benefits: For U.S. roles, we offer comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you. For UK roles, Private Medical Insurance (PMI): Anduril will cover the full cost of the insurance premium for an employee and dependents. For AUS roles, Private health plan through Bupa: Coverage is fully subsidized by Anduril.
• Basic Life/AD&D and long-term disability insurance 100% covered by Anduril, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents.
• Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a holiday hiatus in December, and highly competitive PTO plans.
• 16 weeks of paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave to care for a family member, bond with your baby, or tend to your own medical condition.
• Family Planning & Parenting Support: Fertility (eg, IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carrier coverage with additional benefits and resources to provide support from planning to parenting.
• Mental Health Resources: We provide free mental health resources 24/7 including therapy, life coaching, and more. Additional work-life services, such as free legal and financial support, available to you as well.
• A professional development stipend is available to all Andurilians.
• Daily Meals and Provisions: For many of our offices this means breakfast, lunch and fully stocked micro-kitchens.
• Company-funded commuter benefits available based on your region.
• Relocation assistance (depending on role eligibility).
• 401(k) retirement savings plan - both a traditional and Roth 401(k). (US roles only)

Anduril is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. The Anduril team is made up of incredibly talented and unique individuals, who together are disrupting industry norms by creating new paths towards the future of defense technology. All qualified applicants will be treated with respect and receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, uniform service, Veteran status, age or any other protected characteristic per federal, state, or local law, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the CA Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. We actively encourage members of recognized minorities, women, Veterans, and those with disabilities to apply, and we work to create a welcoming and supportive environment for all applicants throughout the interview process. If you are someone passionate about working on problems that have a real‑world impact, we'd love to hear from you!