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Shop Apprentice

Terranova

Berkeley, CAFull-time$25–30/hrPosted 4w agoChecked 1w ago
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At a glance

Compensation
$25–30/hr
Location
Berkeley, CA
Role Type
Apprenticeship
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

Job overview

Terranova is hiring a Shop Apprentice. Terranova is hiring a full‑time Shop Apprentice to work on‑site in Berkeley, CA, building intelligent robotic systems. The apprentice will cut, fabricate, test and assemble components, collaborating with engineers and fabricators to quickly iterate designs while maintaining speed, accuracy and clean execution.

Key focus areas include Cut, fabricate, test, and assemble full robotic system components., Collaborate with engineers and fabricators to translate new designs into physical builds., and Iterate quickly and maintain production flow to meet speed and accuracy targets..

Successful candidates bring U.S. Work Authorization. Important skills include Bandsaw, Angle Grinder, Rigging, Drill Press, Forklift Operation, and Working In Fast-Paced Build Environment. Preferred (not required): Steel Fabrication, Read CAD Drawings, Read Mechanical Drawings, and Basic Machining.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

BandsawAngle GrinderRiggingDrill PressForklift OperationWorking in Fast-Paced Build EnvironmentSteel FabricationRead CAD DrawingsRead Mechanical DrawingsBasic MachiningAssemblyWeldingLaser WeldingElectronicsWiringPlumbingFast-Paced Build EnvironmentEnglishRead CADSpanish

Qualifications

U.S. Work Authorization

Full job description

Company Description

Backed by leading climate and American dynamism investors, Terranova builds intelligent robotic systems to terraform the Earth itself - lifting land, restoring wetlands, and protecting critical infrastructure from floods and sea-level rise.

Our mission is to preserve the built environment, create new habitats, and usher in an era of abundance. Our work supports climate resilience, disaster recovery, and defense across the United States and beyond.

We’re assembling a world-class team that wants to work on something real, physical, and civilization-scale. If you want your work to reshape the world (literally), this is the place to do it.

What to to Expect

We’re hiring a full-time Shop Apprentice to join us on-site in Berkeley, CA. You’ll help build our robotic systems: cutting, fabricating, testing, and assembling full systems. The job is all about speed, accuracy, and clean execution. You’ll work with our engineers and fabricators to bring new designs to life, iterate quickly, and keep production moving.

We're looking for someone with a drive to learn and build things. This job isn't like a typical worksite/fab shop - as a startup we have a lot of unique projects and every day will be a new challenge that require learning new skills/getting creative - if that excites you, this is the right place for you.

Qualifications

  • Familiarity with basic tools (bandsaw, angle grinder, rigging, drill press)

  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced build environment

  • U.S. work authorization and fluent in English

Nice to Have Qualifications

  • Steel fabrication experience

  • Ability to read CAD or mechanical drawings

  • Basic machining or assembly experience

  • Welding (MIG/TIG/Laser) experience

  • Forklift experience

  • Electronics/wiring experience

  • Plumbing experience

  • Spanish

Compensation

$25-30 per hour, depending on experience

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