Development Fabrication Technician (Nuclear)

Location: Los Angeles, California, United States

Salary: $30.00–$60.00 per hour

Company

hirify.global designs, builds, and operates low-cost uranium enrichment services in the United States to support nuclear energy, advanced manufacturing, and other critical industries.

What you will do

• Fabricate and assemble test stands, fixtures, support equipment, and test articles from engineering drawings and concept sketches.
• Perform TIG/MIG welding, including preparation, fitting, tacking, finishing, and inspection.
• Build and install pneumatic, hydraulic, and cryogenic tube and fluid-system hardware, including fittings, flexible lines, and supports.
• Machine and modify parts using manual mills, lathes, drilling equipment, and CNC machinery.
• Complete precision mechanical assembly, including fastening, torqueing, alignment, and rigging of test hardware.
• Support test setup and execution while providing fabrication feedback and design-for-manufacturability improvements to engineering.

Requirements

• At least 4 years of experience in a technician or development support role.
• Proficiency with hand and power tools and at least one core fabrication discipline: welding, machining, fluid-system fabrication, structural or mechanical assembly, or electrical build.
• Ability to read and build from engineering drawings, GD&T, and fluid or electrical schematics.
• Ability to stand, lift, and carry equipment weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance.
• Availability to work required shifts, overtime, and weekends as needed.
• Ability to maintain a safe, organized, and FOD-controlled work area.

Nice to have

• Experience fabricating test stands, support equipment, or pressurized or vacuum fluid systems in aerospace or automotive environments.
• Familiarity with test instrumentation, Lean/Kaizen principles, and cross-functional assembly.
• Experience with cleanliness and quality requirements for flight, nuclear, or other high-reliability hardware.

Culture & Benefits

• Mission-driven work focused on making nuclear energy more affordable.
• Culture of urgency, accountability, and transparency.
• Full-time hires may be eligible for stock options.
• Medical, vision, and dental coverage may be available.
• Access to a 401(k) retirement plan.