Machine Operator

Teledyne; Poway (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Teledyne RD Instruments in Poway, CA seeks an experienced Machine Operator for 2nd shift (1:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.) working with CNC and manual machines to produce precision marine components. The role requires reading engineering drawings, setting up tooling and fixtures, and ensuring parts meet tight tolerances.

A training period on 1st shift is possible. Qualified candidates typically have 3–6 years in machine shops, strong measurement skills, and familiarity with ProtoTRAK controls.

Qualifications

• Requires 3–6 years of machine shop experience, including CNC and conventional machines.
• Ability to read, interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Familiarity with ProtoTRAK machines is highly preferred.
• Strong measuring and inspection skills using standard tools.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate manual and CNC lathes and mills.
• Read and interpret blueprints and process sheets to produce parts.
• Select and align tools and fixtures; program machines to meet tolerances.
• Monitor part quality and document measurements; maintain a safe workspace.

Skills

CNC Machining

Reading Drawings

ProtoTRAK experience

Gaging/Measurement

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

ProtoTRAK controls

Measuring equipment

Job description

US - Poway, CA (TDY)

Full time

REQ35341

Be visionary

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research.

We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins.

Job Description

Teledyne RD Instruments (RDI) is the industry’s leading manufacturer of Acoustic Doppler Current Profilers (ADCPs) for current profiling and wave measurement applications and Doppler Velocity Logs (DVLs) for precision underwater navigation applications.

Teledyne RDI's game-changing technology has allowed tens of thousands of scientists, engineers and researchers explore and understand our world's oceans, rivers and streams in a way that was previously thought impossible. Our technology continues to evolve and impact the world in a positive way. At the core of this journey are our remarkable employees. Their dedication, inspiration, talent and creativity are truly changing the world for the better.

General Overview

The Machine Operator safely produces machined parts for state-of-the-art marine instruments by setting up and operating various types of CNC and manual machines. Works from drawings, process sheets and sketches to perform production tasks. Makes general decisions as to quality, tolerances and operation sequence. This will be a 2nd shift position from 1:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. with a training period that will take place on 1st shift.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs setups and operates manual and CNC lathes and mills
• Programs machines to produce machined parts that meet requirements
• Reads and edits programs for CNC machines
• Reads and interprets drawings, sketches and documentation related to parts
• Selects, aligns and secures holding fixtures, cutting tools or materials onto machines
• Manufactures jigs, fixtures, dies, molds, machine tools, cutting tools, gauges and production tooling used in manufacturing processes
• Produces tight tolerance parts in accordance with drawings, sketches and documentation using a variety of materials (including titanium, stainless steel and plastics)
• Closely monitors parts produced to ensure conformance with requirements
• Measures parts using height gage, micrometers, calipers and other measurement tools and equipment
• Ensures compliance with Company safety and environmental requirements
• Recommends opportunities for reducing costs, reducing scrap and rework and minimizing waste within the department
• Performs deburring, painting and other miscellaneous tasks associated with completing parts production as required
• Packs and moves parts as required for additional processing and/or inspection
• May assist in troubleshooting and repairing department equipment and systems
• Maintains a safe and clean work area/performing shop housekeeping
• Confers with supervisors, production personnel, engineers or others to resolve machining or assembly problems

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications/Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent general education degree (GED) or equivalent knowledge gained through formal education, including vocational training.
• Requires a minimum of 3-6 years of machine shop experience, including CNC and conventional machines.
• Experience with ProtoTRAK machines is highly preferred.
• Understands tool selection, order of machining operations for efficiency, feed rates, etc.
• Skilled at using measurement and inspection equipment to verify parts specifications and dimensions.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret engineering documentation, technical specifications and manufacturing documentation and drawings.
• Ability to use shop mathematics, drawings and measuring tools.
• Proficient knowledge of tooling and efficient machining practices.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Understanding of 7S and Lean Manufacturing is a plus.
• Working knowledge of MS Office programs (Word, Excel and Outlook).
• U.S. Person for access to ITAR-Controlled Technical Data. ITAR regulations dictate that information and material pertaining to defense and military related technologies may only be shared with US Persons unless authorization from the Department of State is received or a special exemption is used.

A "U.S. person" can be

A U.S. citizen; A permanent resident who does not work for a foreign company, a foreign government, or a foreign governmental agency/organization; A political asylee; A part of the U.S. government, or A corporation, business, organization, or group that is incorporated in the United States under U.S. law.

A foreign person is any person who is not a lawful permanent resident of the US and includes foreign governments and organizations.

Salary Range:

The anticipated salary range listed for this role is only an estimate. Actual compensation for successful candidates is carefully determined based on several factors including, but not limited to, location, education/training, work experience, key skills, and type of position.

Teledyne conducts background checks on qualified applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment in accordance with applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. Background checks may include, but are not limited to, education verification, employment history and verification, criminal convictions, Motor Vehicle Report (MVR & driving history), reference check, credit checks/credit history and drug testing. All qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Teledyne and all of our employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards. We require all employees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules and regulatory orders. Our reputation for honesty, integrity and high ethics is as important to us as our reputation for making innovative sensing solutions.

Teledyne is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other characteristic or non‑merit based factor made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.

You may not realize it, but Teledyne enables many of the products and services you use every day .

Teledyne provides enabling technologies to sense, transmit and analyze information for industrial growth markets, including aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, energy, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research.