Welder & Fabrication Technician

K2 Space; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 58,000; Full time

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

The Role

You willbe responsible forhelping set up,operate, andoptimizeK2 Space’s development shop. This pivotal role will support development projects which will inform the design of our Mega Class satellite. You will work closely with engineering teams and operations management to fabricate tooling and ground support equipment.Youwill be highly motivated, detail oriented, and execute at the highest level.

Responsibilities

• Support the establishment of the K2 Space Development shop, including the selection and initial set up of equipment


• Perform Class A weld quality, including TIG, MIG, and other specialized welding processes


• Process sheet metal utilizing water jet cutting, and various other machine tools


• Operate a wide variety of fabrication equipment (CNC press brake, shear roller, mill, lathe, horizontal and vertical bandsaw, and sanding equipment)


• Troubleshoot issues with equipment and perform preventative maintenance


• Identifyand self-start projects that improve the overall program success and progress


• Inspect finished products to ensure they meet the highest quality standards


• Communicate with engineering teams and leadership for general alignment, capability, and support prioritization


• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe working environment in compliance with EH&S standards


• Consistently provide process improvement ideas and design feedback to improve manufacturability

Qualifications

• 5+yearsofexperiencewith Class A TIG/MIG welding and thin sheet metal


• 5+yearsofexperiencewith sheet metal fabrication and forming experience


• Strongproficiencyin GD&T tolerances and technical drawing interpretation

Nice to Have

• Experience working in a space hardware development program


• Experience working in a high-pace development environment with ability to adapt to short production schedules


• Operate with a high sense of urgency, with strong attention to detail andstrong communicationskills

Additional Requirements

• Must be able to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed


• Must be able to perform repetitive tasks such as bending or twisting, grasping, standing, lifting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, carrying, and use hands tooperatetools or equipment


• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time


• Must be able tolift upto 50 lbs. unassisted

Compensation and Benefits:

• Hourly raterange for thisnon-exemptrole is$30 – $42 + equity in the company


• Compensation will be based on several factors including, but not limitedto:knowledge and skills, education, and experience level


• Comprehensive benefits package includingpaidtime off, medical/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, paid parental leave, and many otherperks

If you don’t meet 100% of the preferred skills and experience, we encourage you to still apply! Building a spacecraft unlike any other requires a team unlike any other and non-traditional career twists and turns are encouraged!

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