Fabrication Technician
San Francisco Bay
Making the Metals Powering the World - ----------------------------------- Solcoa is building the next generation of American metalmaking, starting with rare earths --- the metals of power and motion. We've developed a new chemistry that converts rare earth oxides into high-purity metals --- the materials inside every EV, fighter jet, wind turbine, and data center --- cleaner, cheaper, and faster than any conventional process. Now we're scaling it to thousands of tonnes of annual production. The Role --- Technician (TIG Welding, Fabrication \& Assembly) - ------------------------------------------------------------- Build the hardware that powers our plants. You'll fabricate parts, TIG-weld assemblies, operate machine-shop tools, and assemble/commission reactor and support equipment. You bring discipline, craftsmanship, and a safety-first mindset to every task. What You'll Do - ------------- * TIG weld stainless, carbon, and specialty alloys; prep joints, fit-up, and perform clean, repeatable welds. * Fabricate brackets, frames, enclosures, and fixtures from prints---cutting, bending, drilling, tapping, and finishing. * Operate machine shop tools (mills, lathes, drill presses, bandsaws, grinders) for basic machining and rework. * Assemble mechanical and pneumatic subsystems: flanges, seals, valves, fittings, sensors, and wiring harness routing. * Read and mark up drawings; hold tolerances; verify dimensions with calipers, micrometers, and gauges. * Execute SOPs for build, inspection, leak checks, and pressure tests; document work. * Support prototype builds and on-the-floor debug; implement quick-turn fixes and continuous improvements. * Maintain a clean, organized shop; enforce safety practices for hot work, lifting/rigging, and compressed gases. What You Bring - ------------- **Required** * Proven TIG welding skill on thin sheet and tube (stainless preferred); strong fit-up and finish quality. * Hands-on fabrication experience and proficiency with common shop tools. * Ability to read mechanical drawings and follow detailed build procedures. * Disciplined, reliable execution---on spec, on time, with excellent documentation. * Comfort working independently in a fast-paced, hardware-first environment. * Availability to start soon. **Preferred** * Experience assembling industrial equipment, reactors, furnaces, or vacuum components. * Basic machining experience (manual mill/lathe) and simple CAD familiarity for markups. * Certifications in welding or safety (e.g., AWS, OSHA 10/30) are a plus. Compensation \& Benefits - ----------------------- * Competitive base salary * Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance * Company-provided lunch daily * Visa sponsorship available if needed
