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Sheet Metal Fabrication Tech - Prototype Development

Anduril· Hardware Platform : Hardware Engineering Services : Dev Fabrication
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Costa Mesa, CA$28.37/hr - $38.46/hrfull-timePosted 4w ago

About the role

Anduril Industries is seeking a Sheet Metal Fabrication Technician for Prototype Development to turn engineering designs into finished hardware, working closely with design engineers on low-volume prototype and development builds.

Responsibilities

  • Build prototype sheet-metal hardware from concept through completion using drawings, CAD models, work instructions, and direct collaboration with engineering.
  • Develop flat patterns and bend sequences while accounting for material type, thickness, bend radius, springback, and part geometry.
  • Set up, program, and operate fabrication equipment such as CNC press brakes, waterjets, lasers, punches, and related shop equipment as your training progresses.
  • Select tooling, establish setups, adjust processes, and troubleshoot issues affecting part quality or manufacturability.
  • Perform secondary operations including deburring, graining, drilling, tapping, countersinking, hardware insertion, finishing, and light machining.
  • Inspect your work throughout the build, identify issues early, and correct or escalate problems before parts move downstream.
  • Partner directly with engineers on formability, bend relief, hole-to-bend spacing, hardware selection, and other design-for-fabrication considerations.
  • Cross-train on additional machines and fabrication processes so the team can respond quickly as program priorities change.
  • Help maintain fabrication equipment, work areas, and shop readiness while following Anduril and OSHA safety requirements.

Qualifications

  • 2+ years of hands-on experience in sheet metal fabrication, machining, manufacturing, automotive, motorsports, or another mechanically focused fabrication environment; or successful completion of an accredited vocational, technical, or trade program in sheet metal fabrication, welding, machining, manufacturing technology, or a closely related discipline.
  • Ability to read and work from technical drawings, sketches, models, or fabrication instructions.
  • Working knowledge of basic shop math and experience using precision measuring tools.
  • Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and ability to learn new equipment, processes, and technical concepts.
  • Ability to take ownership of assigned work, follow through with limited supervision, and ask for guidance when requirements or conditions are unclear.
  • Willingness to develop proficiency across multiple sheet-metal fabrication processes through structured training and cross-training.
  • Ability to work safely in an industrial fabrication environment and follow applicable shop safety procedures.
  • Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export-controlled information.

Skills

Required:Sheet metal fabricationReading technical drawingsPrecision measuring toolsCross-training in fabrication processes

Benefits

  • Comprehensive, competitive benefits package (health, recovery, and other coverage) available at little to no cost to employees.
Last updated Sep 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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