Sheet Metal Fabricator
Andurilindustries · Santa Ana, California, United States · Posted Jul 3, 2026
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Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.
Sheet Metal Fabricator
About the Role
As a Sheet Metal Fabricator, you'll fabricate, form, and install the sheet metal components that outfit maritime vessels: ventilation ductwork, structural foundations and brackets, bulkhead liners, furniture (bunks, lockers, cabinets), ladders, handrails, and wet-space linings. You'll work from the shop floor to the structure: laying out from drawings, cutting and forming on shears, brakes, and rolls, then fitting and installing into compartments. The work spans thin-gauge stainless and aluminum ductwork to heavier structural brackets and foundations.
What You'll Do
Fabrication
Lay out, mark, cut, and form sheet metal components from engineering drawings, sketches, and templates
Operate shears, press brakes, rolls, hand brakes, notchers, and nibblers to form parts to drawing tolerances
Cut material using plasma arc, laser, shears, and hand tools
Fabricate ventilation ductwork: transitions, elbows, tees, plenums, and damper assemblies
Fabricate structural components: foundations, brackets, equipment bases, stiffeners, and coamings
Build furniture and outfit items: bunks, lockers, cabinets, shelving, ladders, handrails, and enclosures
Drill, ream, countersink, and deburr holes for fasteners, rivets, and hardware
Operate semi-automated fabrication equipment (plasma tables, laser cutters, CNC press brakes) where available: load programs, set up material, verify first articles
Installation Fit-Up
Fit and install fabricated components into maritime structures: ventilation systems, liners, foundations, furniture, and outfit items
Scribe, trim, and adjust parts to achieve proper fit against hull curvature, frames, and adjacent structure
Install using mechanical fasteners (rivets, screws, bolts), adhesives, and gaskets per procedure
Set up and align components using levels, squares, plumb bobs, and laser alignment tools
Work with riggers and crane operators to position and install larger assemblies
Welding Joining
Perform sheet metal welding on stainless steel, aluminum, carbon steel, and copper-nickel as required
Perform spot welding, resistance welding, and brazing where specified
Prep joints: clean, fit, tack, and maintain proper gap and alignment for weld quality
Maintain weld certifications as required by program and material
Quality Documentation
Complete hardcopy and electronic documentation: fabrication travelers, inspection records, material traceability
Verify dimensions against drawings using tape measures, calipers, protractors, radius gauges, and templates
Maintain compliance with NAVSEA standards, military specifications, and workmanship requirements
Identify non-conformances and process through proper disposition channels
Prepare completed work for company, customer, and government inspections
Required Qualifications
High school diploma or GED
5+ years of sheet metal fabrication experience: industrial, shipbuilding, or manufacturing environments
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, sketches, and GD T
Proficiency with layout and shop math — geometry, trigonometry, material allowances, bend calculations
Experience operating shears, press brakes, rolls, and standard sheet metal shop equipment
Experience with material cutting: plasma, shears, or hand methods
Ability to fit and install fabricated components to tight tolerances
Proficiency with precision measuring tools: tape measures, calipers, protractors, angle finders, templates
Willing to work any shift and overtime as production requires
U.S. Person status (ITAR requirement)
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with CNC plasma tables, CNC laser cutters, or CNC press brakes (operation and/or programming)
GTAW (TIG) welding capability on stainless steel, aluminum, and/or copper-nickel
Military shipbuilding, submarine, or naval shipyard experience
Experience fabricating and installing ventilation ductwork to military standards
Familiarity with NAVSEA technical publications, MIL-STDs, and naval drawing standards
Completion of apprenticeship, vocational program, or military MOS in sheet metal (e.g., Navy HT, DC, or equivalent)
Background in aerospace, defense, or AS9100 / ISO 9001 environments
Experience with furniture and outfit fabrication: bun…