Fabricator

Fabricator – San Diego, CA (in-office) Salary: $71,000 - $80,000 / yr + stock options, 401k matching, and other benefits Role Overview This is a hands‑on opportunity to fabricate hardware for a scaling fleet of oceangoing robots. Seasats has dozens of autonomous vessels in customer hands across the globe, and we’re accelerating our vehicle production and deployments. We’re looking for a skilled fabricator who takes pride in precise, reliable workmanship and can keep pace with our fast‑moving production environment. Key Responsibilities You’ll report to our Head of Mechanical Engineering and work closely with our engineering, Production, and R&D teams. Day‑to‑day, you’ll be fabricating metal components and assemblies, reading drawings and translating them into finished parts, and helping develop jigs and fixtures to support repeatable production. 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 Qualifications Skilled welder – proficient in MIG and TIG, with experience on aluminum and stainless steel Comfortable with a broad range of fabrication tasks: cutting, drilling, grinding, forming, and finishing Can read engineering drawings and work from CAD references to produce accurate parts Experienced with milling machine and lathe Experienced building jigs, fixtures, and selecting tooling to support production Take quality personally – catch your own mistakes before they become someone else’s problem Can work autonomously and manage your own time without constant direction Worked in a fast‑paced shop environment and can adapt when priorities shift Enjoy being part of a tight‑knit, high‑performance team where your work is visible and valued Benefits Along with your salary, you’ll receive perks including: Stock options Competitive insurance (including a 99% employer‑covered Gold HMO plan or other options) 401k matching up to 4% of salary Four free lunches per week An employee activity fund A pet‑friendly office Unlimited/Flex PTO EEO Statement We appreciate diverse perspectives and life experiences, and we’re committed to building a team that reflects a wide range of backgrounds. Seasats provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination of any type based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr