Nuclear Fuel Test & Fabrication Technician

General Matter; Redondo Beach (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

General Matter in the Los Angeles south bay area is seeking a Development Fabrication Technician to build test stands, fixtures, and test articles from engineering drawings. This hands‑on role provides critical feedback to engineers and supports rapid hardware development.

You will weld, bend tubes, machine parts, and perform precision assembly with a focus on quality and safety. Requires 4+ years in a technician or development‑support role and ability to read drawings and GD&T.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in technician or development support role.
• Demonstratedproficiencywith hand and power tools and at least one core fabrication discipline (welding, machining, fluid-system fabrication, structural and mechanical assembly, electrical build)
• Ability to read and build from engineering drawings and GD&T

Responsibilities

• Fabricate and assemble test stands, fixtures, support equipment, and test articles from engineering drawings and concept sketches
• Weld (TIG/MIG) per drawings and applicable codes - prep, fit, tack, finish, and inspect weldments
• Bend, route, fit, and install tube and fluid-system hardware including fittings, flex lines, and supports - pneumatic, hydraulic, and cryogenic
• Machine andmodifyparts (manual mill/lathe, drilling, and/or CNC) for fixtures, adapters, and tooling
• Perform precision mechanical assembly - fastener install, torque, alignment, and rigging of test hardware
• Read and build from engineering drawings, GD&T, and fluid/electrical schematics
• Maintain shop equipment, tooling, and consumables; keep a safe, organized, FOD-controlled work area
• Feed design-for-manufacturability and tooling improvements back to engineering
• Support test setup and execution

Skills

Welding

Machining

Fluid-system fabrication

Mechanical assembly

Electrical build

Reading drawings

GD&T

Job description

General Matter in the Los Angeles south bay area is seeking a Development Fabrication Technician to build test stands, fixtures, and test articles from engineering drawings. This hands‑on role provides critical feedback to engineers and supports rapid hardware development.

You will weld, bend tubes, machine parts, and perform precision assembly with a focus on quality and safety. Requires 4+ years in a technician or development‑support role and ability to read drawings and GD&T.