CNC Plasma Cutting Technician, Maritime
Anduril· Manufacturing : Heavy Metal - Production : Manufacturing Technicians
Santa Ana, CA$37/hr - $49/hrhourlyPosted 2w ago
About the role
Experienced Cutting/Fabrication Technician to join Anduril's Maritime Manufacturing Technology Team in Santa Ana, CA, working with engineering on multi-disciplinary workflows to fabricate high-quality parts and support production assemblies in a cutting-edge maritime production environment.
Responsibilities
- Read and interpret technical drawings and CAD models.
- Program/set-up/operate CNC water jets, oxy-acetylene cutters, plasma cutters, and shears.
- Design/spec out and implement various work holding and fixture methods.
- Troubleshoot issues and make adjustments during the manufacturing process.
- Perform quality control both during and at completion of the manufacturing process.
- Help lead the organization, machine maintenance and cleanliness of the work area.
Qualifications
- 5+ years' experience as a cutting/fabrication technician.
- Experience with CAD software like Siemens NX (Unigraphics).
- Experience with CNC water jets, oxy-acetylene, and plasma machines.
- Experience with manual cutting and grinding tools (hand-grinders, plasma torches, etc.).
- Experience with Fanuc, Omax, and Siemens controls.
- High level of familiarity with various alloys, metals, plastics, etc.
- Knowledgeable in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
- Proficient in using precision measuring tools (calipers, micrometers, protractors, tape measures).
- Can own the completion of an assigned manufacturing task from start to finish.
- Ability to flex between R&D fabrication and production tasks.
- Able and willing to jump in on production assembly integration tasks as needed.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs unassisted.
- Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.
Skills
Required:Reading and interpreting technical drawings and CAD modelsCNC programming and operationFixture design and workholdingQuality control and inspectionGD&TPrecision measurement toolsMaterial knowledgeSecurity clearance
Benefits
- Includes highly competitive equity grants as part of total compensation.
- Top-tier benefits for full-time employees (health, recovery, and more).
Last updated Oct 7, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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