Development Fabrication Technician

Responsibilities

• Fabricate and assemble test stands, fixtures, support equipment, and test articles from engineering drawings and concept sketches
• Weld (TIG/MIG) per drawings and applicable codes
• Bend, route, fit, and install tube and fluid-system hardware including pneumatic, hydraulic, and cryogenic systems
• Machine and modify parts using manual mill/lathe, drilling, and/or CNC
• Perform precision mechanical assembly including fastener installation, torque, and alignment
• Read and build from engineering drawings, GD&T, and fluid/electrical schematics
• Maintain shop equipment, tooling, and consumables in a safe, FOD-controlled work area
• Feed design-for-manufacturability and tooling improvements back to engineering
• Support test setup and execution

Requirements

• 4+ years in technician or development support role
• Proficiency with hand and power tools
• Expertise in at least one core fabrication discipline (welding, machining, fluid-system fabrication, structural/mechanical assembly, or electrical build)
• Ability to read and build from engineering drawings and GD&T
• Physical ability to stand, lift, and carry equipment up to 50 lbs unassisted
• Availability to work required shift hours, overtime, and weekends as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience fabricating test stands or pressurized/vacuum fluid systems in Aerospace or automotive environments
• Familiarity with test instrumentation
• Knowledge of Lean/Kaizen principles
• Cross-functional assembly experience
• Familiarity with cleanliness and quality requirements for flight, nuclear, or high-reliability hardware

About the Company

General Matter is designing, building, and operating the world’s lowest-cost uranium enrichment services in the US to power AI, advanced manufacturing, and critical industries.