SeniorTooling Fabricator

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology.

As a Senior Tooling Fabricator at Anduril, you will play a critical role in our advanced manufacturing operations, responsible for the expert fabrication, repair, and modification of essential jigs, fixtures, dies, and tools.

Responsibilities:

• Perform certified and qualified welding and thermal cutting to fabricate, repair, rework, and modify jigs, fixtures, dies, tools, handling equipment, and similar items.
• Plan and layout the sequence of work operations to ensure efficient completion of tasks.
• Complete and maintain all-position pipe performance qualification tests as required by local, state, federal regulations, industry codes, and company policies.
• Execute various welding techniques, including Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW), Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW), and Tig Welding (TW).
• Perform brazing, oxy-fuel cutting, plasma arc cutting, carbon arc gouging, flame straightening, and flame bending as needed.
• Follow drawings, specifications, verbal and written instructions, trade practices, and applicable codes to ensure quality and compliance.
• Operate shop equipment such as saws, disk grinders, drill presses, and other tools to prepare materials before and after welding.
• Safely move, lift, and position materials or welded structures using shop lifting equipment.
• Fabricate shop aids and holding devices, set up and align work in welding fixtures, and securely block, clamp, or fasten parts as necessary.
• Plan welding and material fit-up sequences to maximize accessibility, ensuring critical weld areas are completed last on assemblies.
• Maintain cleanliness and proper functioning of welding equipment and work areas.
• Organize and manage welding supplies, preparing requisition lists for materials and equipment as required.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by team leaders, Tool Maker leads, or supervisors.
• Assist in identifying and documenting best practices, standardizing processes, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives related to structural welding.

Required Qualifications:

• 7+ years of professional welding experience.
• 7+ years of experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, material processes, schematics, and diagrams.
• 7+ years of experience operating powered hand tools.
• Experience with manual lathes and knee mills.
• Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 35 pounds frequently within an 8-hour shift.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Welding Certification.
• 3+ years of experience with Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW / TIG), primarily with thin-wall aluminum, stainless steel, and titanium.

The salary range for this role is $129,000 - $171,000 USD per year.