K2 Space
Welder & Fabrication Technician
Los Angeles, CA +1 · Full-time · Posted Jul 9, 2026
- Location
- Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles - Experience
- 5+ years in Class A TIG/MIG welding with thin sheet metal; 5+ years in sheet metal fabrication and forming.
- Visa sponsorship
- Must be a U.S. person as defined by ITAR or otherwise eligible for a federally issued export control license.
About the job
Sets up and operates K2 Space’s development shop, fabricating tooling and ground support equipment for satellite development projects.
What you'll do
- Set up and operate fabrication equipment; weld and form sheet metal for development projects.
- Inspect finished products, troubleshoot and maintain equipment, and keep the shop safe and organized.
- Coordinate with engineering and operations teams and suggest process improvements and design feedback.
What they ask for
- 5+ years of Class A TIG/MIG welding experience with thin sheet metal.
- 5+ years of sheet metal fabrication and forming experience.
- Strong proficiency in GD&T tolerances and technical drawing interpretation.
Nice to have
- Experience in a space hardware development program.
- Experience in a fast-paced development environment with short production schedules.
Pay
$30 – $42 USD per hour base pay
Tools
TIG, MIG, water jet cutting, CNC press brake, shear roller, mill, lathe, horizontal and vertical bandsaw
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