
Factory Technician - 1st Shift at Hadrian Automation (Mesa, AZ)
Hadrian Automation· Mesa, AZ·
Role details
Medical Insurance · Dental Insurance · Vision Insurance · Life Insurance · 401(K) · Relocation Support · Flexible Vacation Policy
Hadrian Automation at a glance
Hadrian builds AI-powered autonomous factories to manufacture precision components for the aerospace and defense industries, aiming to reindustrialize American manufacturing.
Hadrian designs, builds, and operates highly automated factories that make precision components for the aerospace and defense industries, selling finished parts, dedicated production cells, or entire Factories-as-a-Service. Its plants are run by Opus, an AI-powered platform that automates machining and inspection and trains new operators in under 30 days, letting Hadrian claim parts made up to 10x faster and up to 2x cheaper than the legacy defense supply chain.
$360M+ raised · latest: Series C · $260M · 2025 · backed by Founders Fund, Lux Capital, Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), T. Rowe Price
Summary
Entry-level manufacturing role involving rotation through five central operations stations, including material prep, tool assembly, part marking, shipping, and rework. The position requires on-the-job training and adherence to strict safety and quality procedures within an aerospace and defense manufacturing environ...
Job description
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 PT.
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 50 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.
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
- Equity
ITAR Requirements To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident, protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.
Use of AI in hiring Hadrian uses AI-assisted tools in our recruiting and hiring processes to help our team work more efficiently. This may include tools that help organize and analyze recruiting data, as well as an AI-powered notetaker that can record and transcribe interviews and help coordinate feedback. These tools support our team and are not used to make hiring decisions. All candidate evaluations and hiring decisions are performed by humans. If an interview will be recorded, you will be notified in advance and may opt out at any time with no impact on your candidacy. Candidate data processed through these tools is subject to the same protections described in our Privacy Policy.
Consideration of Criminal History Hadrian will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable laws. We do not ask about criminal history on our application, and we do not consider criminal history before making a conditional offer of employment.
Hadrian Is An Equal Opportunity Employer Hadrian does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of rrace, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, marital status, mental status, physical disability or any other legally protected status. When necessary, the Company also makes reasonable accommodations for disabled candidates and employees, including for candidates or employees who are disabled by pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.
Why work at Hadrian Automation
- Mission-Driven: A clear and compelling mission to rebuild America’s industrial base and enable a free, abundant, spacefaring future.
- High-Growth Environment: Explosive growth (headcount up 113% YoY) with hundreds of open roles across engineering, manufacturing, and business functions.
- Impactful Work: Directly contribute to building the factories and software that produce critical components for rockets, satellites, jets, and ships.
- Culture of Solving Hard Problems: The company explicitly seeks people who "solve hard problems" across software, hardware, and operations.
- Locations: Major hubs in Los Angeles, CA; Mesa, AZ; and Washington D.C., with a new massive facility in Huntsville, AL.
- Diverse Roles: Actively hiring for Software Engineers, Manufacturing Engineers, Robotics Engineers, Technicians, and business talent.
- Backing: Strong financial backing from top-tier VC firms (a16z, Founders Fund, Lux Capital), providing stability and resources.