Fabrication Technician

Overview

Fabrication Technician — Seal Beach, Structures — In office — Full-time

At Astro Forge, our mission is to make space resources accessible on Earth. We mine asteroids to extract valuable minerals in space at a lower cost and smaller carbon footprint than current terrestrial mining methods. We offer a unique opportunity to join an exciting team looking to expand humanity’s capabilities in space.

Astro Forge is excited to offer a hands-on opportunity for a detail-oriented Fabricator Technician to join our fast-moving hardware team. The selected candidate will be instrumental in building, assembling, and testing critical components that enable our spacecraft and payload systems. This role is ideal for someone passionate about precision fabrication, thrives in a collaborative environment, and takes pride in delivering high-quality hardware that will venture into deep space.

• Fabricate and assemble structural and mechanical components for spacecraft hardware.
• Perform precision machining, welding, and metal finishing using a variety of tools and equipment.
• Interpret technical drawings, CAD models, and work instructions to produce high-quality parts and assemblies.
• Assist with the integration of fabricated components into larger assemblies and test setups.
• Collaborate closely with engineers to refine designs for manufacturability and efficiency.
• Inspect parts and assemblies for quality assurance, ensuring compliance with tight tolerances.
• Maintain shop equipment, tools, and a safe, organized work environment.
• Support rapid prototyping, iteration, and testing efforts to accelerate development cycles.

• Demonstrated experience in fabrication, machining, or assembly of precision mechanical systems.
• Skilled in operating tools such as mills, lathes, welders, grinders, and sheet metal equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and assembly instructions.
• Knowledge of materials commonly used in aerospace (aluminum, titanium, composites, stainless steel).
• Strong problem-solving skills with attention to detail and craftsmanship.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, iterative startup environment.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

• 100% paid medical, dental, and life insurance coverage
• Vision and FSA benefits available
• 3 weeks of PTO + 1 week of sick time
• 10 paid Holidays
• Retirement savings plan – 401(k), with company match
• Equity on the ground floor of a startup

$35-45 per hour

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by ITAR (22 CFR §120.15), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.