Welding Technicians & Operators
Company
Hadrian Automation
Location
Los Angeles, CA
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
19 days ago
Via
Indeed
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Job Description
Hadrian - Manufacturing the Future
Hadrian is building autonomous factories that help aerospace and defense companies manufacture rockets, satellites, jets, and ships up to 10x faster and up to 2x cheaper. By combining advanced software, robotics, and full-stack manufacturing, we are reinventing how America produces its most critical parts.
We’re accelerating our mission with the launch of Factory 3 in Mesa, Arizona, a 290,000-square-foot facility creating 350 new jobs. We are expanding rapidly to support thousands of future hires, launching Hadrian Maritime to expand into naval production, and introducing a Factory-as-a-Service model that delivers complete systems instead of individual parts.
Hadrian is backed by leading investors including T. Rowe Price, Lux Capital, Founders Fund, and Andreessen Horowitz, our fast-growing team is united around reindustrializing American manufacturing for the 21st century and beyond.
The Role:
We are operating advanced manufacturing systems across the full production lifecycle from raw material processing through final inspection and finishing. Our success depends on precise execution, process control, and disciplined operation of complex equipment and workflows.
We are looking for skilled technicians and operators who bring hands-on expertise, attention to detail, and the ability to maintain stable, high-performance production systems.
This is a general opportunity to engage talent with experience across key process areas within Welding.
Core Specialty Areas
• GMAW, GTAW (circumferential, seam)
• Orbital tube welding
• Laser welding (cell + handheld)
• PAW, SAW robotic systems
• Resistance spot welding, stud welding
What You’ll Do
• Set up and operate welding equipment (manual and automated)
• Control weld parameters (current, voltage, travel speed)
• Inspect welds and identify defects
• Perform rework and basic troubleshooting
• Follow WPS and safety standards
What We’re Looking For
• Welding certification or equivalent experience
• Ability to read weld symbols and prints
• Experience with production welding
What Will Set You Apart
• Multi-process welding experience
• Robotic welding exposure
• NDT familiarity
Benefits
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans for employees
• 401k
• Relocation support may be provided for certain situations, based on business need.
• Flexible vacation policy
ITAR Requirements
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.
Hadrian Is An Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the Company’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. The Company does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race inclusive of traits historically associated with race (including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles, such as braids, locks and twists), color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, national origin (including, in California, possession of a drivers license), ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, height or weight, medical condition, family care status, military or veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, exercise of reproductive rights, any other basis protected by local, state, or federal laws, or any combination of the above characteristics. When necessary, the Company also makes reasonable accommodations for disabled candidates and employees, including for candidates or employees who are disabled by pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.
Hadrian is building autonomous factories that help aerospace and defense companies manufacture rockets, satellites, jets, and ships up to 10x faster and up to 2x cheaper. By combining advanced software, robotics, and full-stack manufacturing, we are reinventing how America produces its most critical parts.
We’re accelerating our mission with the launch of Factory 3 in Mesa, Arizona, a 290,000-square-foot facility creating 350 new jobs. We are expanding rapidly to support thousands of future hires, launching Hadrian Maritime to expand into naval production, and introducing a Factory-as-a-Service model that delivers complete systems instead of individual parts.
Hadrian is backed by leading investors including T. Rowe Price, Lux Capital, Founders Fund, and Andreessen Horowitz, our fast-growing team is united around reindustrializing American manufacturing for the 21st century and beyond.
The Role:
We are operating advanced manufacturing systems across the full production lifecycle from raw material processing through final inspection and finishing. Our success depends on precise execution, process control, and disciplined operation of complex equipment and workflows.
We are looking for skilled technicians and operators who bring hands-on expertise, attention to detail, and the ability to maintain stable, high-performance production systems.
This is a general opportunity to engage talent with experience across key process areas within Welding.
Core Specialty Areas
• GMAW, GTAW (circumferential, seam)
• Orbital tube welding
• Laser welding (cell + handheld)
• PAW, SAW robotic systems
• Resistance spot welding, stud welding
What You’ll Do
• Set up and operate welding equipment (manual and automated)
• Control weld parameters (current, voltage, travel speed)
• Inspect welds and identify defects
• Perform rework and basic troubleshooting
• Follow WPS and safety standards
What We’re Looking For
• Welding certification or equivalent experience
• Ability to read weld symbols and prints
• Experience with production welding
What Will Set You Apart
• Multi-process welding experience
• Robotic welding exposure
• NDT familiarity
Benefits
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans for employees
• 401k
• Relocation support may be provided for certain situations, based on business need.
• Flexible vacation policy
ITAR Requirements
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.
Hadrian Is An Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the Company’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. The Company does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race inclusive of traits historically associated with race (including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles, such as braids, locks and twists), color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, national origin (including, in California, possession of a drivers license), ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, height or weight, medical condition, family care status, military or veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, exercise of reproductive rights, any other basis protected by local, state, or federal laws, or any combination of the above characteristics. When necessary, the Company also makes reasonable accommodations for disabled candidates and employees, including for candidates or employees who are disabled by pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.
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