Machinist

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated; Rancho Cordova (CA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

Exposure to advanced manufacturing

Job summary

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated in Rancho Cordova, CA is seeking an experienced Machinist to produce high-quality prototype and production components on manual lathes, mills, and other shop equipment.

You will read drawings, plan operations, set tooling, and ensure precision and safety while collaborating with the team to meet schedules. The role requires 8+ years of experience, strong measuring skills, and machine programming expertise.

Qualifications

• Read blueprints, drawings, and technical specs.
• Knowledge of tolerancing and precise measurement.
• Operate manual lathes and mills.
• Produce complex prototype and production parts.
• Machine programming experience.
• Strong problem solving and independent planning.
• 8+ years machine shop experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate manual lathes, mills, drills, and related equipment.
• Manufacture complex prototype and production parts from drawings.
• Plan machining operations, tooling, workholding, feeds, speeds, tolerances.
• Interpret blueprints and work instructions to determine requirements.
• Fabricate, assemble, and modify precision components.
• Perform dimensional calculations and verify measurements.
• Troubleshoot machining challenges and improve methods.
• Maintain quality, safety, and teamwork standards.
• Collaborate with team to support schedules and improvements.

Skills

Reading drawings

Tolerancing

Precision measurement

Manual machining

Prototype components

Machine programming

Problem solving

8+ years experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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

At Teledyne, precision manufacturing is at the heart of developing advanced technologies that support critical customer applications. As a Machinist, you will play an important role in producing high-quality prototype and production components, using your technical expertise to manufacture complex parts that meet exacting specifications and quality standards.

What You'll Do

• Set up and operate manual lathes, mills, drills, and other machine shop equipment.
• Manufacture complex prototype and production parts from engineering drawings and specifications.
• Plan machining operations, including tooling, workholding, machining sequences, feeds, speeds, and tolerances.
• Interpret blueprints, route sheets, and work instructions to determine manufacturing requirements.
• Fabricate, assemble, and modify precision-machined components.
• Perform dimensional calculations and verify measurements using precision inspection tools.
• Troubleshoot machining challenges and determine efficient manufacturing methods.
• Maintain high standards of quality, accuracy, and workmanship.
• Follow all safety procedures and properly use required personal protective equipment.
• Collaborate with team members to support production schedules, continuous improvement efforts, and operational goals.

What You Need

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and technical specifications - required
• Strong knowledge of shop mathematics, tolerancing, and precision measurement techniques - required
• Experience operating manual machining equipment, including lathes and mills - required
• Experience producing complex prototype and production components - required
• Machine programming experience - required
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to independently plan machining processes - required
• Minimum of 8 years of machine shop experience - required
• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent vocational/technical training - required

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work on technically challenging prototype and production programs.
• A collaborative environment that values craftsmanship, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Exposure to advanced manufacturing processes and specialized products.
• A strong culture of safety, integrity, and teamwork.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.

What Happens Next

After you submit your application, our Talent Acquisition team will review your qualifications. Qualified candidates will be contacted regarding next steps in the hiring process. Communication may occur by phone or email throughout the selection process.

This position requires access to information regulated under U.S. export control laws. In order to comply with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR), applicants must be a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person includes a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent resident (Green Card holder), refugee, or individual granted asylum in the United States.

Salary Range

$50,600.00-$67,500.000

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, local regulations (such as minimum wage), education/training, work experience, key skills, and type of position.

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.