Technician Fabrication & Heavy Equipment Operations

Technician - Fabrication & Heavy Equipment Operations

Traysar Inc. - U.S. Operations Austin Texas Area

About Traysar

Traysar was founded in 2025 by second-time technology founders recipients of the Israel Defense Prize and engineers from elite military units The Boring Company and SpaceX. Backed by Lux Capital and the founders of Anduril the leading autonomous defense company Traysar is reclaiming Western deterrence by developing and deploying technologies for the fifth domain of warfare: the underground.

Job Summary

Traysar is seeking a highly motivated and experienced multi-skilled technician to join our U.S. operations team. This is a hands-on role for someone who can weld a fixture machine a part troubleshoot mechanical equipment support prototype builds and then operate a telehandler or excavator to complete the mission.

The machines you help build maintain and operate will be used to support the development of advanced subterranean systems for defense applications. The ideal candidate is comfortable working in a fast-moving hardware environment where designs evolve quickly documentation may be limited and the team builds and tests equipment in both shop and field conditions.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform structural welding and fabrication using FCAW (flux-core) GMAW (MIG) and GTAW (TIG) on steel and other common alloys.

• Machine simple to moderately complex components using manual mills and lathes including machine setup fixturing and producing accurate parts from drawings sketches or verbal direction.

• Operate heavy equipment including forklifts telehandlers excavators and other machinery required for prototype testing and field operations.

• Perform hands-on mechanical work including equipment assembly and disassembly maintenance repairs troubleshooting and component replacement.

• Support prototype builds machine modifications equipment staging field testing and test-site preparation.

• Read and interpret mechanical drawings fabrication sketches work instructions and basic technical documentation.

• Inspect completed work to verify dimensions fit weld quality functionality and readiness for testing.

• Identify mechanical or fabrication issues during builds and work directly with engineers to develop practical solutions.

• Maintain shop tools fabrication equipment vehicles and heavy machinery in safe operating condition.

• Maintain a clean organized and safe working environment in both shop and outdoor field settings.

• Learn new equipment fabrication processes and operating procedures quickly as Traysars systems continue to evolve.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate.

• Proven hands-on experience with FCAW GMAW and GTAW welding processes.

• Demonstrated ability to machine parts using manual mills and lathes.

• Experience operating forklifts telehandlers excavators or comparable heavy equipment.

• Strong mechanical aptitude with experience maintaining troubleshooting assembling and repairing machinery.

• Ability to work from mechanical drawings sketches verbal instructions and limited documentation.

• Ability to work independently prioritize tasks and execute with minimal supervision.

• Strong commitment to safety quality reliability and maintaining an organized workspace.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Experience working with hydraulic systems including hoses fittings cylinders pumps valves and hydraulic troubleshooting.

• Experience with horizontal directional drilling equipment or drilling operations.

• Background in defense oil and gas construction tunneling mining heavy equipment agriculture or another industrial environment.

• Experience supporting prototype development research and development testing or low-volume machine builds.

• Familiarity with field modifications machine commissioning and troubleshooting equipment under operating loads.

• Ability to fabricate and machine components while working from incomplete or evolving designs.

• Relevant welding machining forklift telehandler excavator or heavy-equipment certifications.

• Experience working directly with engineers to translate designs into functional hardware.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to lift at least 50 pounds without assistance.

• Ability to stand for extended periods and regularly bend stoop kneel crawl climb and work around heavy machinery.

• Ability to work in both indoor shop environments and outdoor field conditions.

• Willingness to work overtime weekends or flexible shifts when required to support prototype builds and field tests.

• Reliable attendance and the ability to report to Traysars facilities and test locations in the Bastrop Texas area.

• Willingness to follow all company safety procedures and use appropriate personal protective equipment.

This position is intended for someone who is genuinely multi-skilled - the person who can weld a fixture machine a replacement part turn wrenches to keep equipment operating and then jump onto an excavator or telehandler to get the job done.

If there is a fit we will schedule an initial interview followed by a technical and practical interview focused on your previous work fabrication abilities mechanical experience and heavy-equipment background. Candidates who pass these interviews will proceed to a final on-site interview and practical skills assessment.

ITAR / EXPORT CONTROL REQUIREMENTS

This position requires access to technical data software and/or hardware controlled under U.S. export control laws including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). To conform to U.S. Government export regulations applicant must be a U.S. person as defined in 22 C.F.R. 120.62 which includes a (i) U.S. citizen or national (ii) U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder) (iii) refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157 or (iv) asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158 or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State (Directorate of Defense Trade Controls) and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce. Learn more about the ITAR at .

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Traysar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions at Traysar are based on merit competence qualifications and business need and are not influenced in any manner by race color religion sex (including pregnancy) sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin ancestry citizenship status (except as required by law regulation executive order or government contract) age physical or mental disability genetic information marital status veteran or military status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local law. Traysar is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and interview process. To request an accommodation contact

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