Fabricator for Maritime Robotics Company – $71-80k – San Diego

Location

San Diego, CA

Wage

$71,000 – $80,000/yr

Employment Type

Full-time

Required Skills & Certifications

MIG WeldingTIG Welding
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Posted on June 12, 2026

Job Description

Overview

We’re a San Diego-based maritime robotics company building autonomous surface vehicles that operate at sea for months at a time. We're looking for a skilled fabricator who takes pride in precise, reliable workmanship and can keep pace with our fast-moving production environment.

Responsibilities

  • Fabricate parts and assemblies using welding (MIG and TIG), cutting, drilling, and forming as needed.
  • Build jigs and fixtures to support repeatable, accurate production runs.
  • Perform in-process checks and final inspection to verify dimensions and weld quality.
  • Flag design issues or manufacturability concerns early and communicate them to engineering.
  • Keep the shop organized, tooling maintained, and the workspace safe.

Requirements

  • A skilled welder, proficient in both MIG and TIG, with experience on aluminum and stainless steel.
  • Comfortable with a broad range of fabrication tasks: cutting, drilling, grinding, forming, and finishing.
  • Ability to read engineering drawings and work from CAD references to produce accurate parts.
  • Experience with milling machine and lathe.
  • Experience building jigs, fixtures, and selecting tooling to support production.
  • High level of ownership and pride in work.
  • Comfortable working fast with accuracy.

Benefits

  • 401k
  • Health Insurance
  • PTO

Additional Information

  • Must be authorized to work in the U.S. (no visa sponsorship available).
  • Location: San Diego.

Benefits

401k
Health Insurance
PTO