Tooling Technician, Special Projects

About the role

We are seeking a Tooling Technician to serve as a cornerstone of our fabrication and automation operations. This is a hands-on, technical leadership role ideal for someone with deep experience in precision mechanical construction, metrology, and cross-functional collaboration. You will help establish and scale a world-class fabrication shop supporting aerospace, automotive, maritime, and defense applications. This position offers the opportunity to contribute directly to the future of U.S. advanced manufacturing-come build it with us. Your responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, the following: Fabricate and assemble complex tooling (e.g., jigs, fixtures, tool masters, gauges) with precision, using advanced reference systems. Design and develop custom holding devices, fixtures, and tooling interfaces to improve manufacturability and efficiency. Set up and utilize optical instruments and model-based metrology tools for inspection and alignment. Interpret and work from detailed engineering drawings, CAD models, and specifications to perform high-precision setups. Identify and recommend continuous improvements to tooling processes, documentation, and equipment utilization.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in precision mechanical construction.
• Minimum 10 years of experience with model-based metrology tools (e.g., laser trackers, articulated arms, or coordinate measuring machines).
• Proficiency in geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), engineering reference systems, and complex blueprint interpretation.
• Demonstrated hands-on expertise with bench inspection tools and advanced metrology equipment.
• What Will Set You Apart:
• Knowledge of tooling integration with automated manufacturing systems.
• Experience with building and assembling large, complex fixtures.
• Understanding of welding processes and their impact on tooling accuracy and tolerance stack-up.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across technical teams.
• Benefits for Full-time Employees
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans for employees
• 401k
• Relocation support may be provided for certain situations, based on business need.
• Flexible vacation policy
• ITAR Requirements
• Hadrian Is An Equal Opportunity Employer

Benefits

Additional Information

Hadrian - Manufacturing the Future Hadrian is building autonomous factories that help aerospace and defense companies manufacture rockets, satellites, jets, and ships up to 10x faster and up to 2x cheaper. By combining advanced software, robotics, and full-stack manufacturing, we are reinventing how America produces its most critical parts. We're accelerating our mission with the launch of Factory 3 in Mesa, Arizona, a 290,000-square-foot facility creating 350 new jobs. We are expanding rapidly to support thousands of future hires, launching Hadrian Maritime to expand into naval production, and introducing a Factory-as-a-Service model that delivers complete systems instead of individual parts. Hadrian is backed by leading investors including T. Rowe Price, Lux Capital, Founders Fund, and Andreessen Horowitz, our fast-growing team is united around reindustrializing American manufacturing for the 21st century and beyond.

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