Job Description

Overview

General Matter is a mission-driven company focused on enriching uranium to restore America's ability to produce nuclear fuel. As an Electrical Technician, you will support the design validation and production efforts of microelectronics and electrical assemblies in a fast-paced startup environment.

Responsibilities

  • Fabricate and assemble high-quality and reliable wire harnesses and electro-mechanical assemblies.
  • Read, interpret, and work from drawings and controlled documentation and processes.
  • Perform verification of hardware, and document results in a clear, precise, and complete manner.
  • Assist with the development of production processes for first-time production runs.
  • Collaborate with design engineers to troubleshoot failures and issues derived from test data.
  • Build and terminate AC power equipment up to 480VAC.
  • Build electrical control panels to NFPA 79 & UL 508A standards.
  • Solder and de-solder through-hole and SMT components.
  • Support conformal coat, masking, epoxy application and coating.

Requirements

  • High school degree or equivalency certificate.
  • Understanding of basic electronic theory.
  • Experience in electrical troubleshooting.
  • Skilled with mechanical hand tools.
  • 2+ years of hands on work experience.
  • Creative approach to problem solving, with willingness to learn and try new things.
  • 4+ years of experience in electro-mechanical assembly, integration or mechanical assembly experience (preferred).
  • Experience autonomously setting up and running tests and experiments (preferred).
  • Maintaining rigorous attention to detail with outstanding work efficiency (preferred).
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal (preferred).
  • Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and drive to succeed (preferred).

Benefits

  • 401k
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision

Additional Information

  • Physical effort including standing, lifting, and carrying equipment up to 50 lbs. unassisted.
  • Must be able to work all required shift hours, overtime and/or weekends as needed.

Benefits

401k
Health Insurance
Dental
Vision

How this job compares in Los Angeles, CA

Pay in context

At roughly $45/hr, this posting sits about 13% above the $40/hr median for welding jobs in Los Angeles, CA — toward the top of a $30–$57/hr middle band drawn from 73 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 59% of the comparable postings we have wage data for. Pay that far above local median usually comes attached to something: a harder cert requirement, travel, night shift, or overtime that isn't really optional. Worth establishing which before you accept.

The local market in Los Angeles, CA

We're tracking 101 other active welding openings in Los Angeles, CA right now, from 61 different employers. 52 of them were added in the last week. Across California as a whole we're tracking 627 other active welding openings from 306 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Los Angeles, or widen the search to California.

General Matter currently has 2 other openings live in California, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in California at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are SpaceX (31), Aerotek (16), and Volt (16). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within California, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Redondo Beach at $51/hr, Santa Ana at $48/hr, and Long Beach at $40/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

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