El Segundo, CA On-site Employment $45 – $61 per hour

Radiant is hiring a Senior Engineering Technician, Welding & Fabrication

About the Role

The role involves executing complex welding and fabrication tasks, supporting engineering projects, maintaining equipment, and ensuring compliance with quality and safety protocols in a fast-paced technical setting.

Responsibilities

  • Perform precision welding using MIG, TIG, and stick methods on various metals
  • Interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and blueprints
  • Construct, modify, and repair metal structures and components
  • Operate fabrication machinery including plasma cutters, press brakes, and grinders
  • Support design and development of prototypes
  • Ensure all work meets specified tolerances and quality standards
  • Maintain accurate documentation of fabrication processes
  • Collaborate with engineers to refine manufacturing techniques
  • Inspect finished products for defects and dimensional accuracy
  • Troubleshoot and resolve fabrication issues
  • Follow safety protocols when handling heavy materials and equipment
  • Maintain a clean and organized workspace
  • Assist in material selection and sourcing
  • Conduct routine maintenance on welding and fabrication tools
  • Adhere to project timelines and production schedules
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives in the workshop
  • Use measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, and gauges
  • Perform fit-up and alignment of components prior to welding
  • Work with stainless steel, aluminum, and carbon steel
  • Assist in testing and validating structural integrity
  • Provide feedback on design feasibility and manufacturability
  • Ensure compliance with industry codes and standards
  • Participate in team meetings and technical reviews
  • Train junior technicians on safe and effective practices
  • Respond to engineering change orders promptly

Compensation

Competitive hourly wage with benefits

Work Arrangement

On-site

Team

Collaborative engineering and fabrication team

Physical Demands

  • Work involves standing for extended periods, lifting heavy materials, and operating industrial equipment in a shop environment.
  • Frequent use of hand and power tools, often in tight or awkward positions.

Work Environment

  • Shop-based role with exposure to noise, fumes, and moving machinery.
  • Personal protective equipment is required at all times.

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About company
Radiant
Radiant is an El Segundo, CA-based startup building the world’s first mass-produced, portable nuclear microreactors. The company’s first reactor, Kaleidos, is a 1-megawatt failsafe microreactor that can be transported anywhere power is needed and run for up to five years without the need to refuel.
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Job Details
Department Engineering
Category other
Posted 6 days ago