- Robot type
- Industrial Automation
- Location
- TorranceCaliforniaUSA
- Job type
- Manufacturing
- Posted
- Jul 21, 2026
- Salary
- $30–$60 an hour
Welding Specialist, R&D
Job description
Following our $1.37B Series D at a $7.87B valuation, Hadrian is rapidly expanding our manufacturing footprint, launching new capabilities across welding, casting, forging, electronics, additive manufacturing, and more, while scaling our Factory-as-a-Service platform to transform how critical products are built.
Backed by leading investors including JPMorgan Chase, Valor Equity Partners, Andreessen Horowitz, Founders Fund, 137 Ventures, Lux Capital, T. Rowe Price, and Morgan Stanley, we’re building the future of American manufacturing—and looking for exceptional people to help make it happen.
If you’re ready to take on the most challenging and rewarding work of your career while helping…
Job responsibilities
- Perform precision welding of aluminum and steel using GMAW and GTAW processes to meet industry and project-specific standards.
- Interpret welding codes, blueprints, CAD models, and welding procedure specifications (WPS), including standards such as AWS D1.2.
- Diagnose and troubleshoot weld-related issues such as distortion, porosity, and fusion defects; develop and implement corrective actions.
- Support welding inspections (visual, bend, NDT prep) and collaborate with engineers and quality assurance teams on process validation and qualification.
- Maintain and calibrate welding equipment and support robotic, mechanized, and manual welding systems as required.
Job requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required; completion of trade school or technical certification preferred.
- Minimum 6 years of experience in welding, with demonstrated expertise in GMAW and GTAW processes.
- Proven ability to weld aluminum and steel with a strong understanding of weld techniques, joint design, and distortion control.
- Experience interpreting engineering drawings and working with part fixturing and lifting systems.
- Familiarity with welding in varied environments, including confined spaces, elevated work areas, and hot work conditions.
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