Oxy-Fuel/Plasma Cutting Technician, Maritime
$77,002–$102,003 year
On-siteSanta Ana, California, United States
Job Summary
Read and interpret technical drawings and CAD models to fabricate high-quality parts using CNC water jets, oxy-acetylene cutters, plasma cutters, and shears. Design work holding fixtures, troubleshoot manufacturing issues, and perform quality control throughout the production process. Lead machine maintenance, ensure work area cleanliness, and manage the full lifecycle of assigned tasks from start to finish. This role supports the Maritime Manufacturing Technology Team in developing deployable surfaces and vehicles for defense hardware, requiring flexibility between R&D fabrication and production assembly.
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years' experience as a cutting/fabrication technician
- Experience with CAD software like Siemens NX (Unigraphics)
- Experience with CNC water jets, oxy-acetylene, and plasma machines
- Experience with manual cutting and grinding tools (hand-grinders, plasma torches, etc.)
- Experience with Fanuc, Omax, and Siemens controls
- High level of familiarity with various alloys, metals, plastics, etc.
- Knowledgeable in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
- Proficient in using precision measuring tools (calipers, micrometers, protractors, tape measures)
- Can own the completion of an assigned manufacturing task from start to finish
- Ability to flex between R&D fabrication and production tasks
- Able and willing to jump in on production assembly integration tasks as needed
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs unassisted
- Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance
Desired Qualifications
- Experience working with exotic materials like Inconel, Monel, Titanium, and HY-80 up to 4-6" thick
- General fabrication experience (shearing, forming, welding)
- Experience using CAM software
- Prior work with architecture and infrastructure engineering partners and/or general contractors to build, improve or modify machining systems
- Hobbyist fabricator, welder, builder
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