Fabrication Technician

1X; San Carlos (CA); On-site; USD 49,594,000 - 74,390,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) plan with company match

Commuter benefits

EAP for mental health and well-being

Job summary

1X in San Carlos, CA is seeking a Fabrication Technician to support hands-on work in the Prototyping shop. You will assemble and finish physical prototypes, including sanding parts, and move between projects as priorities shift.

You’ll collaborate with engineers and designers to turn parts into tangible builds while maintaining a safe, organized workspace. Preferred experience includes prototype fabrication or model making, with a strong emphasis on craftsmanship and adaptability in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience assembling and finishing physical parts or prototypes.

Responsibilities

• Assemble prototype parts with attention to fit and finish.
• Sand and finish parts to support prototype builds and evaluation.
• Provide hands-on support across projects as build priorities change.
• Raise fit, finish, or assembly issues you notice for the next iteration.
• Keep shared work areas and tools organized and ready for the next build.

Skills

Craftsmanship

Adaptability

Collaboration

Job description

About 1X

We’re building humanoid robots that work in any space humans exist with the mission to create an abundance of labor. Simple, but it’s not.

To do this right, we have to solve robotics, AI, software, hardware, manufacturing and operations at the same time, at scale, in a form factor that has to be safe. If you’re inspired by this, you’ll thrive here. We’ve been at this since 2014 and we’re at the point where the hard problems are behind us and the hard work is in front of us.

NEO is our flagship - a general purpose robot designed to move, learn, and operate in the real world alongside real people. We’re not demoing it, we’re shipping it. We’re excited to meet you, if this excites you.

If you’ve spent your career working on problems that matter and want to see them actually reach the world - this is that moment. We’re scaling, we’re hiring with intention, and we need people who want to build something that will genuinely change how humans spend their time safely creating abundance for all.

About the Team:

The Prototyping team turns ideas into physical reality.

We work closely with Industrial Design and Engineering to rapidly develop, build, and evaluate the physical systems and components that make up NEO. Our work spans digital models, functional prototypes, mockups, fabrication, materials, and production-intent assemblies.

We are looking for a Fabrication Technician to support hands‑on work across the Prototyping shop. You will help assemble and finish physical prototypes, including sanding parts, while stepping in where projects need another set of hands.

This is a varied, hands‑on role for someone who takes care with physical work and is comfortable moving between projects as the team’s needs change.

Your Charter: Support the build and finishing of prototypes across the Prototyping team. You will help turn parts and designs into physical builds through assembly, sanding, and practical shop support.

Key Outcomes:

• Assemble prototype parts and components with attention to fit and finish.

• Sand and finish parts to support prototype builds and evaluation.

• Provide hands‑on support across projects as build priorities change.

• Raise fit, finish, or assembly issues you notice so the team can address them in the next iteration.

• Keep shared work areas and tools organized and ready for the next build.

Key Competencies:

• Craftsmanship: You take care with assembly and finishing work and notice details that affect the physical result.

• Adaptability: You can move between tasks and support different projects as priorities change.

• Collaboration: You work closely with engineers, designers, and other technicians to get physical builds completed and share what you learn from them.

Minimum Requirements:

• Hands‑on experience assembling and finishing physical parts or prototypes.

• Ability to perform sanding and other detail‑oriented finishing work.

• Comfort working in a shared shop and supporting multiple projects.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience supporting prototype fabrication or model making.

• Experience spotting assembly or finish issues during physical builds and communicating them to a team.

What does a successful 1X Team Member look like:

Team members at 1X who thrive here are builders. They move fast, own their work completely, and treat time like it’s the one thing you can’t get back - because it is. They say what they mean, finish what they start, and hold themselves to a standard before anyone has to ask. We push each other to be better, and we do it with honesty and respect.

Compensation Range:

$36.00 - $45.00/hr

Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

• Generous paid time off, company holidays, and parental leave

• 401(k) plan with company match (100% on the first 3% of contributions, 50% on the next 2%)

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA) options

• Commuter benefits (transit and parking)

• Short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health, financial, and personal support

• Onsite snacks and catered lunches

Equal Opportunity Employer

1X is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, disability, military or veteran status, justice system impact, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.