Sr. Prototype Model Fabricator

Anduril
United States
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 37.02 - 49.04 hourlyFunction: Communications, PR & CommunityExperience: 10+ yearsSkills: ["Attention to detail","Mechanical aptitude","Work independently","Team collaboration","Time management"]

Build and refine presentation-quality scale physical models for the Model Shop, supporting design, engineering, and business stakeholders. Fabricate models using metals, plastics, composites, woodworking, and surface finishing techniques, including sanding, bonding, priming, and painting. Read blueprints and technical drawings, operate and maintain shop equipment, collaborate with designers and engineers, and maintain shop organization, safety, and quality standards.

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Sr. Prototype Model Fabricator

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Job Summary

Build and refine presentation-quality scale physical models for the Model Shop, supporting design, engineering, and business stakeholders. Fabricate models using metals, plastics, composites, woodworking, and surface finishing techniques, including sanding, bonding, priming, and painting. Read blueprints and technical drawings, operate and maintain shop equipment, collaborate with designers and engineers, and maintain shop organization, safety, and quality standards.
Location: United States
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Communications, PR & Community
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Build scale physical design models using metal, plastic, composite fabrication, and woodworking techniques.
  • •Perform final surface preparation including hand-sanding, bonding, priming, and painting for a flawless finish.
  • •Read and interpret design blueprints and technical drawings to guide fabrication.
  • •Collaborate with designers, engineers, and fellow fabricators while maintaining accuracy and quality standards.
  • •Maintain shop machinery/equipment, monitor shop consumables inventory, and keep the shop organized, clean, and safe.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 37.02 - 49.04 hourly

Key Requirements

  • •10+ years experience in physical model builds
  • •Ability to operate machining and fabrication equipment (manual mill/lathe, bench grinders, saws, shears)
  • •Experience with sheet metal fabrication tools such as press brakes, finger brakes, slip rollers, and bead rollers
  • •5+ years welding experience (GMAW/FCAW/GTAW) using steel, stainless, and aluminum
  • •Ability to fit, surface, and paint high-quality physical models with strong attention to detail
Experience:10+ years
Skills:Attention to detailMechanical aptitudeWork independentlyTeam collaborationTime management
Tech Stack:CADAdditive manufacturingGMAWFCAWGTAW

Company Brief

Anduril
Designs and builds advanced defense systems combining autonomous aircraft, sensors, and AI-driven software for military and national security applications, focused on modernizing battlefield capabilities and distributed sensing.
Industry: Defense Technology
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Growth: Scaleup
Valuation: Unicorn (USD 1B+)
Funding: Series E+
Headquarters: Costa Mesa, United States
Founded: 2017
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