Technician - Mechanical

Karman Industries • Los Angeles, CA

9d • $30 - $60 • Onsite

About The Position

Karman Industries is hiring a Mechanical Technician to build and test hardware, including supercritical CO₂ rotating machinery, cryogenic heat exchangers and compressor systems. The technician will work from drawings and build travelers alongside manufacturing engineers, machinists and welders, and help turn initial builds into repeatable processes as the company establishes its factory. The position is on-site in Signal Hill, California, and reports into Manufacturing.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent, plus a trade certificate or technical training in a related field, or equivalent experience.
• At least 3 years of mechanical assembly experience in aerospace, turbomachinery, energy, automotive or similar precision manufacturing.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, schematics and basic GD&T.
• Skill with hand tools, torque tools and precision measurement tools.
• Careful, detail-oriented approach and commitment to documentation and quality.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work on the shop floor for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

• Experience assembling rotating machinery, bearings, seals, pumps, compressors or turbines.
• Experience with cryogenic, high-pressure or vacuum systems, and leak testing.
• Experience with cranes, hoists and rigging.
• Familiarity with ERP or MES systems and electronic build records.
• Experience in a startup or early-stage manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, align and disassemble mechanical components, subassemblies and complete machines according to drawings, specifications and build travelers.
• Set up and use hand tools, torque tools, lifting equipment, fixtures and precision measurement tools, including micrometers, indicators, calipers and height gauges.
• Support leak, pressure and functional testing, and prepare hardware for testing.
• Inspect parts upon receipt and during assembly, and flag nonconformances to engineering and quality.
• Accurately record build data, including serial numbers, torque values, measurements and traceability records.
• Provide engineers with feedback on design, tooling and process improvements, and help write and improve work instructions.
• Keep the work area clean, organized and safe, and follow all EHS procedures.
• Support facility and equipment bring-up as assembly and test capacity expands.

Benefits

• For full-time hires, potential eligibility for long-term incentives in the form of stock options.
• Access to medical, vision and dental coverage.
• Access to a 401(k) retirement plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED