Factory Technician - 1st Shift

Mesa, AZ Aerospace Full-time Posted Aug 11, 2026
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About this role

Hadrian is hiring a Factory Technician - 1st Shift, full-time, on-site in Mesa, AZ, in the Aerospace sector.

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

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Software-defined precision manufacturing for aerospace and defense. Torrance, CA.

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