Fabrication Lead

requirements and production standards Establish fabrication procedures, workflows, and documentation as the department's foundational systems Continuously improve fabrication methods, tooling, and labor utilization to increase production efficiency Build out the internal fabrication team over time, eventually supervising in-house fabricators and welders as the department grows Maintain a safe, organized, and high-output shop environment

What We're Looking For 7+ years of hands-on fabrication experience, including structural steel and aluminum, sheet metal, and welding processes Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and fabrication packages with extreme attention to detail Demonstrated experience in fabrication process planning and production workflow development Experience leading or supervising a fabrication team, or clear readiness to step into that role Proficiency with press brake and sheet metal fabrication equipment; CNC/laser programming experience a plus Ability to edit CAD drawings a major plus Background in military shelters or defense fabrication, oil and gas, or heavy equipment manufacturing strongly preferred Experience with quality control and inspection processes for fabricated assemblies AWS CWI certification or familiarity with D1.1 structural welding standards beneficial but not required What Valinor Offers Competitive salary, equity packages, and

benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance - fully covered for employees, 401(k), development stipends, among others. Unlimited PTO and two-week company holiday at the end of every calendar year. We are a pro-mental health and pro-family company - we actually encourage employees to spend time with themselves and their families. Valinor also provides fertility

benefits to those just beginning that journey. Fun work environment - we like to laugh and take care of each other, but we also deeply respect the mission in front of us. This role requires the candidate to be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance. Active clearance preferred, but not required. Valinor is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. The Valinor team is made up of incredibly talented and unique individuals, who together are disrupting industry norms by creating new paths towards the future of defense and government technology. All qualified applicants will be treated with respect and receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, uniform service, Veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic per federal, state, or local law, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the

requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the CA Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. We actively encourage members of recognized minorities, women, Veterans, and those with disabilities to apply, and we work to create a welcoming and supportive environment for all applicants throughout the interview process. If you are someone passionate about working on problems that have a real-world impact, we'd love to hear from you!

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