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Keywell Metals

Manufacturing Labor

Monroe, NC

$14.75 - $18.50/hr

... technology. The environment includes exposure to heavy machinery with moving parts, loud noise ... advanced metal recycling and processing.

Keywell Metals

Manufacturing Labor

Monroe, NC · On-site

$14.75 - $18.50/hr

... technology. The environment includes exposure to heavy machinery with moving parts, loud noise ... advanced metal recycling and processing.

VulcanForms

Senior Process Engineer

Devens, MA · On-site

$106K - $146K/yr

... edge technology with a foundation of proven industrial craftsmanship. Our team brings deep ... Define and implement process development strategies and roadmaps for advanced metal AM systems ...

Keywell Metals

Manufacturing Labor

Matthews, NC · On-site

$15 - $18.75/hr

... technology. The environment includes exposure to heavy machinery with moving parts, loud noise ... advanced metal recycling and processing.

Keywell Metals

Manufacturing Labor

Falconer, NY · On-site

$15 - $18.50/hr

... technology. The environment includes exposure to heavy machinery with moving parts, loud noise ... advanced metal recycling and processing.

Metal Technologies

Manufacturing Engineer

Hillsdale, MI · On-site

$66K - $85K/yr

Metal Technologies is a premier metal casting company that uses modern technology and a highly ... Ability to use advanced engineering techniques for problem resolution (FMEA, designed experiment ...

Freeform

Process Engineer (Advanced R&D)

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$95K - $140K/yr

... technology! Responsibilities: * Assist the Process Engineering team in developing a deep ... Drive execution of experiments, analyze data, and develop and optimize processes on a metal ...

Freeform

Process Engineer (Advanced R&D)

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$95K - $140K/yr

... technology! Responsibilities: * Assist the Process Engineering team in developing a deep ... Drive execution of experiments, analyze data, and develop and optimize processes on a metal ...

Freeform

Process Engineer (Advanced R&D)

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$95K - $140K/yr

... technology! Responsibilities: * Assist the Process Engineering team in developing a deep ... Drive execution of experiments, analyze data, and develop and optimize processes on a metal ...

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How much do advanced metal tech jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for advanced metal tech in the United States is $19.44, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.38 and $21.39 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Advanced Metal Tech vs Metal Fabricator?

AspectAdvanced Metal TechMetal Fabricator
CertificationsWelding certifications, OSHA safety trainingWelding certifications, OSHA safety training
Work EnvironmentManufacturing plants, workshopsManufacturing facilities, workshops
Industry UsageHeavy industry, custom metal projectsConstruction, industrial fabrication

Advanced Metal Tech and Metal Fabricator roles share similar certifications and work environments, often overlapping in manufacturing settings. However, Advanced Metal Tech typically involves more specialized or technical tasks, while Metal Fabricators focus on assembling and shaping metal components. Both roles are essential in metalworking industries, but Advanced Metal Tech may require additional technical skills or certifications for advanced processes.

Infographic showing various Advanced Metal Tech job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Locum Tenens, 1% As Needed, 91% Full Time, 5% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $40,443 per year, or $19.4 per hour.
Lead Manufacturing Engineer, Sheet Metal, Special Projects

Lead Manufacturing Engineer, Sheet Metal, Special Projects

Hadrian Automation, Inc

Los Angeles, CA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 29 days ago

Job description

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.
We encourage all levels, SR IC->Director, to apply!
The factories-as-a-service team analyzes our current customers' production and supply chain challenges, builds data-driven presentations, designs and scopes factories of the future, and assists the Federal and Strategic sales team in forming long-term partnerships with the DOD, Primes, and other manufacturers.
This specific team is responsible for scoping, design, cost, schedule, and technology analysis, as well as proposals for major programs and manufacturing transformations across all manufacturing methods and domains.
With several major programs in flight, we are hiring rapidly for this team that will effectively analyze, design, scope, plan, and handover (or join) execution of large-scale manufacturing efforts.
The Role:
Lead Manufacturing Engineer, Sheet Metal - We encourage all levels, SR IC->Director, to apply!
  • This role will oversee drawing reviews, capital expenditure planning, and automation feedback for Sheet Metal as part of the Factories as a Service team.
  • The Hadrian Factories as a Service team works across all manufacturing methods, and this role is expected to serve as the Lead Engineer, responsible for scoping, designing, planning, and providing automation feedback for sheet metal across all material types and configurations.
  • You'll be able to rapidly review drawings for manufacturability and advise our automation team on sheet metal best practices, utilizing your deep working knowledge of production and inspection methods for sheet metal.
  • This role will both assist in building new factories for existing production scope, as well as contribute to the manufacturing processes of new products where Sheet Metal is a designed-in function.
  • You'll recruit and lead 1-2 Sheet Metal MEs to assist, and work with Hadrian's Automation and Factories Leadership teams to design and ship comprehensive sheet metal production and inspection lines.
  • We are looking for individuals who can assess drawings technically, as well as plan sheet metal lines or factories from the ground up, and are interviewing candidates at all experience levels.

What You'll Do:
  • Analyse customer drawings and current state of production to design, build, and guide automation of sheet metal DFM, Production, and Inspection Lines
  • Contribute as a key player in factories as a service efforts
  • Deliver cost/schedule/solutions in partnership with our customers and the Federal team
  • Own CapEx planning, vendor selection, and costing

What We're Looking For:
  • Senior Manager or above level who's technically in the weeds, with deep expertise in Sheet Metal production and inspection
  • Able to travel to assess factories 40% of the time
  • Capable of leading 1-2 sheet metal MEs
  • Able to analyse DFM, and design/plan production and inspection lines for sheet metal
  • Prior experience standing up new sheet metal lines in Aerospace, Automotive, or other domains
  • Ability to move quickly and make risk-adjusted decisions

What Will Set You Apart:
  • Software or automation experience is not required, but helpful
  • Working knowledge of sheet metal technology and CapEx

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
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., 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.
Hadrian Is An Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the Company's policy to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. The Company does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race inclusive of traits historically associated with race (including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles, such as braids, locks and twists), color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, national origin (including, in California, possession of a drivers license), ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, height or weight, medical condition, family care status, military or veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, exercise of reproductive rights, any other basis protected by local, state, or federal laws, or any combination of the above characteristics. 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.

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