Hadrian
Welding Specialist, R&D
Los Angeles, CA · On-site · Full-time · Posted Jul 21, 2026
- Experience
- Minimum 6 years of welding experience.
- Education
- High school diploma or equivalent; trade school or technical certification preferred.
- Visa sponsorship
- Must be a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident, protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State, to comply with ITAR.
About the job
Performs precision manual and robotic welding and supports R&D, process validation, and fabrication automation for advanced manufacturing applications.
What you'll do
- Weld aluminum and steel using GMAW and GTAW, following applicable codes, drawings, CAD models, and WPS.
- Troubleshoot weld defects, implement corrective actions, and support inspections and process qualification with engineering and quality teams.
- Maintain and calibrate welding equipment and support manual, mechanized, and robotic welding systems.
What they ask for
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum 6 years of welding experience, with demonstrated GMAW and GTAW expertise.
- Ability to weld aluminum and steel and knowledge of weld techniques, joint design, and distortion control.
- Experience interpreting engineering drawings and working with part fixturing and lifting systems.
Nice to have
- Trade school or technical certification.
- Experience with robotic welding or automation, interpreting NDT results, or mentoring fabrication team members.
Pay
$30 – $60 per hour (base salary)
Tools
GMAW, GTAW, AWS D1.2, CAD, WPS, NDT
AI focus
The role does not involve AI work. The posting states that AI-assisted tools may be used in recruiting and hiring, but not to make hiring decisions.
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