Fabrication Technician

AstroForge Inc.; Seal Beach (CA); On-site; USD 100,289,000 - 128,943,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% paid medical insurance

Vision and FSA benefits

3 weeks PTO + 1 week sick leave

10 holidays

Job summary

AstroForge Inc. in Seal Beach, CA is seeking a hands-on Fabricator Technician to build, assemble and test spacecraft hardware. You will work with a fast-moving hardware team, reading drawings and GD&T while fabricating and finishing parts to tight tolerances.

The role requires experience in machining, welding, and sheet metal work, with a focus on aluminum, titanium, composites, and stainless steel. This on-site position offers a startup culture with rapid prototyping support.

Qualifications

• Fabrication, machining or assembly experience.
• Ability to read GD&T and engineering drawings.
• Experience with aerospace materials such as aluminum, titanium, stainless steel.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate and assemble spacecraft hardware components.
• Perform precision machining, welding, and metal finishing.
• Interpret drawings and CAD models to produce parts.
• Assist integration of fabricated components into assemblies and test setups.
• Collaborate with engineers to improve manufacturability.
• Inspect parts to ensure tight tolerances and quality.
• Maintain tools, equipment and a safe shop.
• Support rapid prototyping and testing to accelerate development.

Skills

Fabrication

Machining

Assembly

GD&T

Drawings

Materials knowledge

Tools

Mills

Lathes

Welders

Grinders

Sheet metal

CAD models

Job description

About the Company

At AstroForge, our mission is to make space resources accessible on Earth. We mine asteroids to extract valuable minerals in space at a lower cost and smaller carbon footprint than current terrestrial mining methods. Along the way, we seek to leverage the technologies we build to provide additional value across other domains. We offer a unique opportunity to join an exciting team looking to expand humanity's capabilities in space.

Job Description

AstroForge is excited to offer a hands-on opportunity for a detail-oriented Fabricator Technician to join our fast-moving hardware team. The selected candidate will be instrumental in building, assembling, and testing critical components that enable our spacecraft and payload systems. This role is ideal for someone passionate about precision fabrication, thrives in a collaborative environment, and takes pride in delivering high-quality hardware that will venture into deep space.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate and assemble structural and mechanical components for spacecraft hardware.
• Perform precision machining, welding, and metal finishing using a variety of tools and equipment.
• Interpret technical drawings, CAD models, and work instructions to produce high-quality parts and assemblies.
• Assist with the integration of fabricated components into larger assemblies and test setups.
• Collaborate closely with engineers to refine designs for manufacturability and efficiency.
• Inspect parts and assemblies for quality assurance, ensuring compliance with tight tolerances.
• Maintain shop equipment, tools, and a safe, organized work environment.
• Support rapid prototyping, iteration, and testing efforts to accelerate development cycles.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience in fabrication, machining, or assembly of precision mechanical systems.
• Skilled in operating tools such as mills, lathes, welders, grinders, and sheet metal equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and assembly instructions.
• Knowledge of materials commonly used in aerospace (aluminum, titanium, composites, stainless steel).
• Strong problem-solving skills with attention to detail and craftsmanship.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, iterative startup environment.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

Benefits

• 100% paid medical, dental, and life insurance coverage
• Vision and FSA benefits available
• 3 weeks of PTO + 1 week of sick time
• 10 paid Holidays
• Retirement savings plan - 401(k), with company match
• Equity on the ground floor of a startup

Salary

$35-45 per hour

ITAR Requirements

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by ITAR (22 CFR §120.15), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.