Development Fabrication Technician

Los Angeles, CAfull timeOn Site

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$62k–$125k

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Generalmatter Development Fabrication Technician responsible for building test infrastructure including test stands, fluid systems, fixtures, and test articles. Supports test article assembly and test execution while providing feedback to engineers in a fast-moving development environment.

Responsibilities

As a Development Fabrication Technician, you build the physical test infrastructure the team depends on: test stands, fluid systems, fixtures, ground support equipment, and test articles. This hands-on role provides critical feedback to engineers and ensures quality hardware is built even in a fast-moving development environment. Your primary output is fabrication, but you'll also support test article assembly and, as your skills allow, test execution alongside the engineering team.
Fabricate and assemble test stands, fixtures, support equipment, and test articles from engineering drawings and concept sketches
Weld (TIG/MIG) per drawings and applicable codes - prep, fit, tack, finish, and inspect weldments
Bend, route, fit, and install tube and fluid-system hardware including fittings, flex lines, and supports - pneumatic, hydraulic, and cryogenic
Machine and modify parts (manual mill/lathe, drilling, and/or CNC) for fixtures, adapters, and tooling
Perform precision mechanical assembly - fastener install, torque, alignment, and rigging of test hardware
Read and build from engineering drawings, GD&T, and fluid/electrical schematics
Maintain shop equipment, tooling, and consumables; keep a safe, organized, FOD-controlled work area
Feed design-for-manufacturability and tooling improvements back to engineering
Support test setup and execution

Qualification

Experience fabricating test standsFamiliarity with test instrumentationKnowledge of Lean/Kaizen principlesCross-functional assembly experienceAdditional RequirementsPhysical effort including standing

Required

4+ years in technician or development support role
Demonstrated proficiency with hand and power tools and at least one core fabrication discipline (welding, machining, fluid-system fabrication, structural and mechanical assembly, electrical build)
Ability to read and build from engineering drawings and GD&T

Preferred

Experience fabricating test stands, support equipment, or pressurized/vacuum fluid systems in an Aerospace/automotive environment
Familiarity with test instrumentation.
Knowledge of Lean/Kaizen principles.
Cross-functional assembly experience.
Familiarity with cleanliness and quality requirements for flight, nuclear, or other high-reliability hardware
Additional Requirements
Physical effort including standing, lifting, and carrying equipment up to 50 lbs. unassisted.
Must be able to work all required shift hours, overtime and/or weekends as needed.

Benefits

Dental
Vision
401(k)
Equity/RSU

Company

Generalmatter

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10000+ employees

Industrial

Founded 1892

Source: greenhouse

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