Orbital Tube Welder II/III - B Shift (Aerospace)

Location: Long Beach, California, United States; onsite at hirify.global Headquarters. Monday–Friday B shift, 2:00pm–10:30pm, with flexibility for extended hours, weekends, and varied shifts.

Hourly pay range: $30–$40 USD for California.

Company

hirify.global builds rockets, spacecraft, and critical aerospace subsystems, including the Neutron launch vehicle and rocket engines.

What you will do

• Weld and fabricate fluid systems and sub-assembly components for Rutherford and Archimedes rocket engines.
• Develop orbital tube welding schedules for tubing from 1/4 inch to 6 inches.
• Perform tube bending, flaring, fit-up, and preparation according to project specifications and industry standards.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings.
• Operate and maintain Orbitalum, AMI, and similar orbital tube welding equipment.
• Work across production floors, equipment areas, and field locations while handling materials and equipment up to 25 pounds.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of orbital tube welding experience in aviation, aerospace, or a similar industry for level II; at least 5 years for level III.
• Experience with tubing from 1/4 inch to 6 inches.
• Experience with orbital tube welding machines or automated fabrication equipment for level III.
• Knowledge of non-destructive examination processes for level III.
• High school diploma or GED for level II.
• For work in U.S. offices, candidates must meet applicable ITAR eligibility requirements, including U.S. citizenship, lawful permanent residence, qualifying refugee or asylum status, or eligibility for required government authorizations.

Nice to have

• 8 or more years of orbital tube welding experience in aviation, aerospace, or a similar industry.
• Welding or tube fabrication certification.
• Familiarity with ASME or ISO standards.
• Strong understanding of non-destructive examination processes.

Culture & Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, including HMO, PPO, and a zero-cost HDHP option with HSA contributions.
• Paid vacation, sick time, holidays, parental leave, disability and life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match and an employee stock purchase program with a 15% discount.
• Onsite fitness centers where available, subsidized EV charging, discounted gym memberships, snacks and beverages, and employee discounts.
• Work in a hands-on aerospace production environment focused on reusable launch vehicles and high-reliability hardware.