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Anduril

Builds autonomous weapons for the US and allies

Sheet Metal Fabricator

Welding & Metal FabricationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeSanta Ana, CA, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or GED is required.
  • At least 5 years of sheet metal fabrication experience in industrial, shipbuilding, or manufacturing environments is required.
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, sketches, and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) is required.
  • Proficiency with layout and shop mathematics, including geometry, trigonometry, material allowances, and bend calculations, is required.
  • Experience operating shears, press brakes, rolls, and standard sheet metal shop equipment is required.
  • Experience with material cutting using plasma, shears, or hand methods is required.
  • Ability to fit and install fabricated components to tight tolerances is required.
  • Proficiency with precision measuring tools, including tape measures, calipers, protractors, angle finders, and templates, is required.
  • Willingness to work any shift and overtime as production requires is required.
  • U.S. Person status is required for ITAR compliance.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly and 75 pounds occasionally is required.
  • Ability to stand, bend, kneel, crawl, and work overhead for extended periods is required.
  • Ability to work at heights, including on ladders and scaffolding, and in confined spaces is required.
  • Ability to work in shop and shipboard environments with exposure to noise, sharp edges, grinding dust, and variable temperatures is required.
  • Color vision adequate for material identification and weld inspection is required.

Responsibilities

  • Lay out, mark, cut, and form sheet metal components from engineering drawings, sketches, and templates.
  • Operate shears, press brakes, rolls, hand brakes, notchers, and nibblers to form parts to drawing tolerances.
  • Cut material using plasma arc, laser, shears, and hand tools.
  • Fabricate ventilation ductwork, including transitions, elbows, tees, plenums, and damper assemblies.
  • Fabricate structural components, including foundations, brackets, equipment bases, stiffeners, and coamings.
  • Build furniture and outfit items, including bunks, lockers, cabinets, shelving, ladders, handrails, and enclosures.
  • Drill, ream, countersink, and deburr holes for fasteners, rivets, and hardware.
  • Operate semi-automated fabrication equipment, including plasma tables, laser cutters, and CNC press brakes where available; load programs, set up material, and verify first articles.
  • Fit and install fabricated components into maritime structures, including ventilation systems, liners, foundations, furniture, and outfit items.
  • Scribe, trim, and adjust parts to achieve proper fit against hull curvature, frames, and adjacent structure.
  • Install components using mechanical fasteners, adhesives, and gaskets according to procedure.
  • Set up and align components using levels, squares, plumb bobs, and laser alignment tools.
  • Work with riggers and crane operators to position and install larger assemblies.
  • Perform sheet metal welding on stainless steel, aluminum, carbon steel, and copper-nickel as required.
  • Perform spot welding, resistance welding, and brazing where specified.
  • Prepare joints by cleaning, fitting, and tacking, and maintain proper gap and alignment for weld quality.
  • Maintain weld certifications as required by program and material.
  • Complete hardcopy and electronic documentation, including fabrication travelers, inspection records, and material traceability.
  • Verify dimensions against drawings using tape measures, calipers, protractors, radius gauges, and templates.
  • Maintain compliance with NAVSEA standards, military specifications, and workmanship requirements.
  • Identify non-conformances and process them through proper disposition channels.
  • Prepare completed work for company, customer, and government inspections.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience with CNC plasma tables, CNC laser cutters, or CNC press brakes, including operation and/or programming, is preferred.
  • Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (TIG) capability on stainless steel, aluminum, and/or copper-nickel is preferred.
  • Military shipbuilding, submarine, or naval shipyard experience is preferred.
  • Experience fabricating and installing ventilation ductwork to military standards is preferred.
  • Familiarity with NAVSEA technical publications, military standards, and naval drawing standards is preferred.
  • Completion of an apprenticeship, vocational program, or military Military Occupational Specialty in sheet metal, such as Navy HT, DC, or equivalent, is preferred.
  • Background in aerospace, defense, or AS9100 / ISO 9001 environments is preferred.
  • Experience with furniture and outfit fabrication, including bunks, lockers, cabinets, and enclosures, is preferred.

About the Company

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Anduril

Builds autonomous weapons for the US and allies

Anduril builds autonomous weapons, such as drones, cruise missiles, and robot submarines, for the US military and its allies, often developing them with its own money before any order arrives. In 2024 it beat Boeing, Lockheed Martin, and Northrop Grumman for an Air Force contract to develop Fury, a pilotless jet that flies alongside crewed fighters. Its Lattice software merges camera and radar feeds into one live map and lets a few operators direct many drones and weapons at once, including other companies' systems. Governments buy its systems under contract, and Anduril builds much of the hardware in its own factories. Oculus founder Palmer Luckey co-founded Anduril in 2017, and it is based in Costa Mesa, California.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Private
Total funding
$11.5B
Headquarters
Costa Mesa, CA
Founded
2017

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