Fabrication Technician

The role

You will build hardware for plants by fabricating parts, TIG-welding assemblies, and operating machine-shop tools. You will also assemble and commission reactor and support equipment.

What you will do

• TIG weld stainless, carbon, and specialty alloys
• Fabricate brackets, frames, enclosures, and fixtures from prints
• Operate machine shop tools for basic machining and rework
• Assemble mechanical and pneumatic subsystems
• Read and mark up drawings and verify dimensions
• Execute SOPs for build, inspection, leak checks, and pressure tests
• Support prototype builds and on-the-floor debug
• Maintain a clean, organized shop and enforce safety practices

Required qualifications

• Proven TIG welding skill on thin sheet and tube
• Hands-on fabrication experience and proficiency with common shop tools
• Ability to read mechanical drawings and follow detailed build procedures
• Disciplined, reliable execution
• Comfort working independently in a fast-paced, hardware-first environment
• Availability to start soon

Nice to have

• Experience assembling industrial equipment, reactors, furnaces, or vacuum components
• Basic machining experience (manual mill/lathe)
• Simple CAD familiarity for markups
• Certifications in welding or safety (e.g., AWS, OSHA 10/30)

Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-provided lunch daily

Before you apply

• Visa sponsorship available if needed

About the company

Solcoa is building the next generation of American metalmaking, starting with rare earths. They have developed a new chemistry that converts rare earth oxides into high-purity metals.