Spacecraft Welding & Fabrication Tech | TIG/MIG

K2 Space

Los Angeles (CA)

On-site

USD 41,000 - 58,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Equity in the company
Paid time off
Medical/dental/vision coverage
Life insurance
Paid parental leave

Job summary

K2 Space is seeking an experienced fabrication specialist to help set up, operate, and optimize the company’s development shop for the Mega Class satellite program. You will collaborate with engineering and operations to fabricate tooling and ground support equipment, and drive manufacturability improvements.

The role requires hands-on welding expertise (TIG/MIG), sheet metal fabrication, and the ability to work with diverse fabrication machinery.

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience with Class A TIG/MIG welding
  • 5+ years of experience with sheet metal fabrication and forming
  • Strong proficiency in GD&T tolerances and technical drawing interpretation

Responsibilities

  • Establish and set up the K2 Space Development shop and select initial equipment
  • Perform Class A welding quality including TIG and MIG
  • Machine sheet metal with water jet cutting and other tools
  • Operate fabrication equipment (CNC press brake, shear roller, mill, lathe, bandsaws)
  • Troubleshoot equipment and perform preventative maintenance
  • Identify and start projects to improve program success
  • Inspect finished parts for highest quality standards
  • Coordinate with engineering and leadership for alignment and prioritization

Skills

TIG/MIG welding
Sheet metal fabrication
GD&T tolerances
Technical drawing interpretation

Tools

CNC press brake
Shear roller
Milling machine
Lathe
Bandsaw
Sanding equipment

Job description

K2 Space is seeking an experienced fabrication specialist to help set up, operate, and optimize the company’s development shop for the Mega Class satellite program. You will collaborate with engineering and operations to fabricate tooling and ground support equipment, and drive manufacturability improvements.

The role requires hands-on welding expertise (TIG/MIG), sheet metal fabrication, and the ability to work with diverse fabrication machinery.

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