Making the Metals Powering the World

Solcoa Industries is an American rare earth metals producer headquartered in Alameda, California.

We convert rare-earth oxides and magnet manufacturing scrap into the high-purity metals and alloys at the foundation of electrification, automation, and defense — the materials inside every fighter jet, EV, wind turbine, and phone.

For decades, the West has depended on China to produce these materials. Solcoa is rebuilding that supply chain at home: we're one of the very few producers outside China, and the only one developing new chemistries and a proprietary process to produce these metals at lower cost than conventional routes — without the harmful emissions.

The Role — Technician (TIG Welding, Fabrication & Assembly)

Build the hardware that powers our plants. You’ll fabricate parts, TIG-weld assemblies, operate machine-shop tools, and assemble/commission reactor and support equipment. You bring discipline, craftsmanship, and a safety-first mindset to every task.

What You’ll Do

• TIG weld stainless, carbon, and specialty alloys; prep joints, fit-up, and perform clean, repeatable welds.

• Fabricate brackets, frames, enclosures, and fixtures from prints—cutting, bending, drilling, tapping, and finishing.

• Operate machine shop tools (mills, lathes, drill presses, bandsaws, grinders) for basic machining and rework.

• Assemble mechanical and pneumatic subsystems: flanges, seals, valves, fittings, sensors, and wiring harness routing.

• Read and mark up drawings; hold tolerances; verify dimensions with calipers, micrometers, and gauges.

• Execute SOPs for build, inspection, leak checks, and pressure tests; document work.

• Support prototype builds and on-the-floor debug; implement quick-turn fixes and continuous improvements.

• Maintain a clean, organized shop; enforce safety practices for hot work, lifting/rigging, and compressed gases.

What You Bring

Required

• Proven TIG welding skill on thin sheet and tube (stainless preferred); strong fit-up and finish quality.

• Hands-on fabrication experience and proficiency with common shop tools.

• Ability to read mechanical drawings and follow detailed build procedures.

• Disciplined, reliable execution—on spec, on time, with excellent documentation.

• Comfort working independently in a fast-paced, hardware-first environment.

• Availability to start soon.

Preferred

• Experience assembling industrial equipment, reactors, furnaces, or vacuum components.

• Basic machining experience (manual mill/lathe) and simple CAD familiarity for markups.

• Certifications in welding or safety (e.g., AWS, OSHA 10/30) are a plus.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

• Company-provided lunch daily

• Visa sponsorship available if needed