Factory Technician

Hadrian - Manufacturing the Future

Hadrian is building autonomous factories to reindustrialize America. By combining AI, advanced software, robotics, and full-stack manufacturing, we help aerospace and defense companies build rockets, satellites, aircraft, ships, and other mission-critical systems up to 10x faster and at significantly lower cost.

Following our $1.37B Series D at a $7.87B valuation, Hadrian is rapidly expanding our manufacturing footprint, launching new capabilities across welding, casting, forging, electronics, additive manufacturing, and more, while scaling our Factory-as-a-Service platform to transform how critical products are built.

Backed by leading investors including JPMorgan Chase, Valor Equity Partners, Andreessen Horowitz, Founders Fund, 137 Ventures, Lux Capital, T. Rowe Price, and Morgan Stanley, we’re building the future of American manufacturing—and looking for exceptional people to help make it happen.

If you’re ready to take on the most challenging and rewarding work of your career while helping create American manufacturing jobs for generations to come, you’re exactly who we’re looking for.

The Role

The Factory Technician (1st shift) is an entry level manufacturing position and the foundation for Hadrian’s continued success. The ideal candidate will be someone who is passionate about aerospace or defense manufacturing with a curiosity for how things are made. In this role you receive thorough on the job training for various stations throughout the factory therefore willingness to learn and follow training procedure is more important than industry experience.

Shift Hours: Monday - Friday 7:30 am – 4 pm.

What You'll Do

New technicians are typically assigned to our Central Operations team, which covers managing all work before and after the machining process. Central Operations has 5 different stations, you will rotate throughout various stations and you will learn them through on the job training:

Material Prep: receive and transact raw metal; cut to size using an automated bandsaw and basic metrology tools

Tool Crib: assemble and dis-assemble machine tools, work with pre-setters and ensure the correct angles and measurements

Part-Mark: use different machines and techniques (laser, epoxy, ink) to serialize machined parts

Shipping & Receiving: send out parts and manage visual inspection of parts back from outside processing

Rework: employ manual techniques to perform small modifications on parts so that they fit customer requirements.

What We're Looking For

• Willingness to learn precision inspection techniques and follow rigid training procedures

• Ability to perform repetitive tasks while sitting or standing for extended periods of time

• Able to bend, kneel, squat, stand, and lift objects up to 40 pounds unassisted

• Experience with hand tools or pneumatic tools is preferred

• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to work with precision

• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Hadrian takes a number of factors into consideration when determining compensation, including geographic location, experience, and skillset. Each role in each location is reviewed and assessed based on market data.