Development Fabrication Technician
Core
Fabricate low-volume structural prototypes and weldments for advanced defense programs, owning the manufacturing process from concept to completion.
Role type
Senior IC fabrication technician (prototype/R&D)
Builds
Custom chassis, structural frames, and complex weldments for national security hardware
Domain
Defense technology / Advanced manufacturing
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Metal fabrication, GMAW/FCAW/GTAW welding, sheet metal forming, GD&T interpretation, manual machining, shop math, mechanical reasoning
Preferred skills
CAD (NX/SolidWorks), large-scale build sequencing, aerospace/automotive background, weld fixture design, AWS D17.1/NAVSEA/D1.1 standards
Technologies
GMAW, FCAW, GTAW, manual mill, manual lathe
Responsibilities
Review work orders and determine build plans; fabricate assemblies using welding, machining, and sawing; design weld fixtures for stringent tolerances; perform quality checks; provide manufacturability feedback to design engineers
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC