Welder/Fabricator

Gravitics•Seattle, WA

16d•Onsite

About The Position

Gravitics is seeking a highly skilled welder/fabricator to join their team. This role will involve hands-on work with precision aluminum and steel welding, forming, fitting, and automated/robotic welding systems to fabricate mission-critical structures for human-rated spaceflight hardware. The position also includes assembling large space-rated metallic structures, owning key shop processes, and contributing to the development of a next-generation manufacturing center. The company is focused on building the infrastructure for a thriving space economy and enabling humanity to flourish beyond Earth.

Requirements

5+ years of Class A TIG welding experience (or equivalent from another industry), plus 5+ years of fabrication/forming experience
Hands-on welding experience with MIG/TIG/Laser systems for steel and aluminum
Ability to read and interpret engineering blueprints/technical drawings
Familiarity with NDT processes (X-ray, Eddy Current, Ultrasound, or similar)
Automated or robotic welding experience
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs; sit/stand for extended periods
Willingness to work evenings/weekends to support critical milestones
Travel up to 25%
Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., 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.

Nice To Haves

5+ years of Class A D17.1 aerospace welding experience
Experience leading or coaching a team
Experience in safety-critical, traceability-critical, or cleanroom environments
A&P license or experience on large engineered assemblies in a military context
Strong self-starter, comfortable in a fast-paced fabrication environment

Responsibilities

Weld primary structure for human-rated space hardware; perform Class A quality aluminum and steel welds
Fit, form, clean parts, and set up welding equipment for production; fabricate tooling to support production
Cut, form, and weld from engineering drawings and technical instructions
Inspect fabricated parts for geometry acceptance and weld conformance; diagnose defects and recommend corrective actions
Operate manufacturing equipment (CNC mills, water jets, bandsaws) and precision tools (torque wrenches, micrometers, calipers)
Operate cranes, forklifts, and other heavy equipment as needed
Work with X-ray technicians and support other NDT processes
Collaborate with engineering on tooling improvements, build issues, and design feedback; coordinate with quality and manufacturing leadership so shop-floor constraints inform design earlier
Set and uphold a high bar for first-article quality and process discipline; diagnose and troubleshoot difficult fabrication/process problems
Own equipment configuration and capacity for your work area; forecast bottlenecks and remove blockers
Implement machine maintenance schedules and manage spares so equipment stays up and running
Ensure shop processes have accessible, correct documentation; help transfer proven processes into standard production
Support vendor fabrication/machining when it unblocks development or a process transfer
Think creatively and question the status quo while still following documentation and prescribed quality standards
Build and maintain a clean, safe, organized work area and follow OSHA safety standards