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Metal Fabricator
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Mountain View, Santa Clara County, California, 94039, USA
Listed on 2026-10-11
Listing for:
Astrion
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-10-11
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Fabrication, Mechanical Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Senior Metal Fabricator
LOCATION:Moffett Field, CA
JOB STATUS:Modified Full Time
CLEARANCE:
None
CERTIFICATION:
TRAVEL:As Needed
SALARY: $65-$70/hour
Astrion has an exciting opportunity for Senior Metal Fabricator located at the NASA Ames Research Center
in
Moffett Field, CA
.Astrion seeking a highly skilled Metal Fabricator with specialized experience in precision fabrication of complex components, specifically for the Arc Jet facility at NASA Ames Research Center.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
- Extensive experience with precision machining of complex metallic components.
- Experience with high‑temperature, high-current, or aerospace hardware preferred.
- Proficiency in CNC machining, manual machining, and inspection methods.
- Ability to design and document manufacturing processes.
- Experience integrating machining equipment and establishing shop workflows.
- Strong communication skills and ability to participate in engineering and quality reviews.
- Superb verbal and written communication skills
- Self-motivated and independent thinker with out-of-the-box ideas
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
- Experience working in aerospace, R&D environments, or government facilities.
- Familiarity with thermal protection system components or arc jet facility hardware.
- Experience fabricating or refurbishing electrodes or other specialty plasma hardware.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Design, establish, and equip a development shop, including procurement and integration of machining and inspection equipment.
- Develop machining, inspection, and refurbishment processes
- Fabricate a proof‑of‑concept, including all required connecting hardware, or produce documentation detailing the manufacturing process.
- Refurbish previously used components to extend service life while meeting NASA quality standards.
- Produce detailed manufacturing work instructions for build of components.
- Support engineering design reviews, configuration control discussions, and quality assurance evaluations.
- Ensure all work meets NASA safety, precision, and documentation requirements.
- Ad-hoc support as required.
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