Sheet Metal Fabricator

Anduril Industries

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Work type
On-site
Location
Santa Ana, CA
Salary
$86,000–$114,000 / yr
Posted
80 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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Below market

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This role $100k
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About Anduril Industries

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that builds advanced hardware and software systems for national security, including autonomous drones, surveillance systems, and the Lattice AI command platform.

Anduril Industries currently has 1697 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Sheet Metal Fabricator

As a Sheet Metal Fabricator, you will fabricate, form, and install essential sheet metal components for maritime vessels, including ventilation ductwork, structural foundations, brackets, and interior furniture like lockers and cabinets. Working from the shop floor to the structure, you will interpret engineering drawings and use tools such as shears, press brakes, rolls, plasma arc cutters, and laser cutters to shape stainless steel and aluminum. Your daily responsibilities include drilling, deburring, and welding materials like copper-nickel and carbon steel while ensuring compliance with NAVSEA standards and military specifications. You must be proficient in shop math, including trigonometry and geometry, and skilled in using precision measuring tools like calipers and protractors. This role solves critical manufacturing challenges by producing high-quality maritime components that meet rigorous defense requirements for naval shipboard environments.

What you'll do

  • Fabricate, form, and install sheet metal components including ventilation ductwork, structural foundations, and furniture for maritime vessels.
  • Interpret engineering drawings and use shop math to layout, mark, cut, and form parts to specific tolerances.
  • Operate industrial equipment such as shears, press brakes, rolls, plasma tables, and laser cutters.
  • Perform welding, spot welding, and brazing on stainless steel, aluminum, carbon steel, and copper-nickel.
  • Fit and install components into maritime structures while adjusting for hull curvature and structural alignment.
  • Verify dimensions using precision tools like calipers, protractors, and radius gauges to ensure compliance with military standards.
  • Complete fabrication travelers, inspection records, and material traceability documentation.
  • Identify non-conformances and manage the disposition process to meet NAVSEA and government requirements.

What we're looking for

  • High school diploma or GED.
  • 5+ years of sheet metal fabrication experience in industrial, shipbuilding, or manufacturing environments.
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, sketches, and GD&T.
  • Proficiency in layout and shop math including geometry, trigonometry, and material allowances.
  • Experience operating shears, press brakes, rolls, plasma cutters, and other standard sheet metal equipment.
  • Ability to fit and install fabricated components to tight tolerances using precision measuring tools.
  • Capability to perform sheet metal welding on stainless steel, aluminum, carbon steel, and copper-nickel.
  • U.S. Person status as required by ITAR regulations.

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