Field & Trades Jobs at Valstad Shipworks Inc.
Valstad Shipworks Inc. has one open field and trades role, in Austin, paying USD 60k to 75k a year, alongside 9 other open roles.
About Valstad Shipworks Inc.
Valstad Shipworks Inc. develops AI-enabled manufacturing systems for ship production and repair. The company produces structural panel kits and autonomous robotic fabrication cells that perform shipbuilding operations such as stiffening, panel fabrication, and material handling. Its technology also includes phased array laser welding and AI-driven production planning that converts 3D models into complete build sequences. These systems are designed for deployment in shipyards and industrial facilities to increase U.S. shipbuilding capacity.
The open role
- Structural Welder / Fabricator: Austin, USD 60k to 75k, posted 26 August 2026.
Also hiring at Valstad Shipworks Inc.
Valstad Shipworks Inc. is also hiring in engineering (5), hardware and science (2), operations (1) and sales and business development (1).
Its roles are in Austin, TX, US (10).
What field and trades work involves at an early-stage startup
The work is on site and in front of customers, installing, servicing and repairing real equipment. At an early startup you are also the person who reports back on what keeps failing. Large employers give you a route and a dispatcher, while here the route is still being worked out.
Questions people ask
Where is the field and trades job at Valstad Shipworks Inc.?
Austin.
How much does it pay?
USD 60k to 75k a year, as stated in the posting.
What else is Valstad Shipworks Inc. hiring for?
Engineering, hardware and science, operations, and sales and business development: 9 more roles.