Fabrication Technician
Solcoa
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- Pay
- $100K to $145K
- a year
- Location
- Alameda, CA
- Work style
- On-site
- Job type
- Full time
- Posted
- Oct 4
- 13 days ago
Career path
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About the company
Solcoa
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.
What you'll do
- Fabricate parts, TIG-weld assemblies, operate machine-shop tools, and assemble and commission reactor and support equipment.
- Read drawings, verify dimensions, document builds and inspections, support prototype debugging, and maintain shop safety.
What you need
- Requires proven TIG welding skill on thin sheet and tube, hands-on fabrication experience, proficiency with common shop tools, and ability to read mechanical drawings and follow detailed build procedures.
- Welding or safety certifications are preferred.
Key skills
TIG weldingHands-on fabricationCommon shop toolsRead mechanical drawingsBuild proceduresFit-upFinish qualityBasic machiningManual mill/latheSimple CAD
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Perks
- Vision insurance
- Company-provided lunch
- Visa sponsorship
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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