Job Description

The Welder-Fabricator will perform hands-on metal fabrication and welding to support an R&D production campus, while also managing inventory control, shipping and receiving, This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working in the shop and keeping operations running smoothly.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Fabrication & Welding (Primary Focus)

• Performs welding using one or more processes (MIG, TIG, and/or stick) on steel, aluminum, and other materials per drawings, work instructions, and weld specifications.

• Fabricates, assembles, and modifies metal parts, fixtures, brackets, and structures to support production and R&D needs.

• Reads and interprets blueprints, engineering drawings, weld symbols, and shop sketches.

• Operates fabrication equipment including grinders, cut-off saws, drill presses, band saws, plasma/oxy-fuel cutters, and hand/power tools.

• Performs layout, measuring, cutting, grinding, and finishing of fabricated components to meet dimensional and quality requirements.

• Inspects completed welds and fabricated parts for quality, fit, and compliance with specifications.

• Maintains a clean, organized, and safe fabrication work area; performs routine maintenance on welding and fabrication equipment.

Tooling & Equipment

• Maintains the tool control program for on-site and off-site use.

• Maintains calibration records and coordinates calibration procedures and the exchange of tooling across geographical sites.

• Tracks and resolves equipment maintenance issues in-house or through 3rd-party vendors as directed.

• Follows all operating instructions and safety policies.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Notable experience with construction/general fabrication.

• Metal working capability including MIG, TIG, and stick welding. 

• Experience leading small teams of people performing a complex fabrication project. 

• Experience working with contract machine shops and or contractors for portions of fabrication projects. 

• Forklift certified and notable experience performing high accuracy forklift movements for equipment positioning and fabrication projects.

Desired Skills/Abilities:

• Welding certification(s) (e.g., AWS) or completion of a welding/fabrication training program.

• Experience with sheet metal fabrication, structural fabrication, or precision component work.

• HAZWOPER 40-hour certification.

• Formal prior Hazardous Shippers Certification or training.

• Prior commercial or military hazardous transportation and shipping experience a plus.

• Commercial Driver's License with Hazmat endorsement.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods standing, bending, and working in a fabrication/shop environment.

• Ability to wear required PPE (welding helmet, gloves, respirator, etc.) for extended periods.

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.

• Some periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer for inventory and recordkeeping tasks.

• To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), you must be a U.S. citizen, a lawful permanent resident of the U.S., a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

  X-Bow Launch Systems, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with X-Bow Launch Systems, Inc. is based on merit, competence, and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.