Precision Welder/Fitter - Aerospace Manufacturing

Energy Jobline ZR; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Stock options

Paid time off

Job summary

Machina Labs seeks a hands-on Welder/Fitter to perform precision welding and fitting of complex metallic assemblies. You will read engineering drawings, weld symbols, and GD&T, then fabricate and assemble with strict dimensional control.

The role involves working with carbon steel, stainless, aluminum, and alloys in a fast-paced aerospace manufacturing setting. Ideal candidates have GTAW/MIG experience, are detail-oriented, and able to collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and Production to

Qualifications

• Demonstrated professional experience in welding, fitting, fabrication, or a related precision manufacturing environment.
• Strong hands-on fabrication and mechanical assembly skills.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, weld symbols, GD&T, specifications, and work instructions.
• Accurately measure, lay out, fit, align, and assemble complex components.
• Experience using welding equipment, hand and power tools, fixtures, and measurement instruments.
• Ability to work within tight dimensional, alignment, and fit-up requirements.
• Strong understanding of fabrication/welding fundamentals and troubleshooting.
• High attention to detail with commitment to quality hardware.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with Engineering, Quality, Production teams.
• Comfortable in fast-paced, high-mix/low-volume environment.
• Follow controlled procedures, safety requirements, and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, weld symbols, GD&T, specs, and instructions.
• Perform precision layout, measurement, cutting, forming, fitting, welding, and assembly of metallic components.
• Fit and align components using fixtures and clamps while maintaining joint gaps and geometry.
• Fabricate components from sheet metal, plate, tubing, and complex geometries.
• Perform welding operations per procedures and work instructions.
• Work with carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum, titanium, nickel alloys in aerospace contexts.
• Set up welding equipment, fixtures, purge systems, clamps, and tools.
• Use calipers, micrometers, height gauges, weld gauges, squares, straightedges.
• Verify dimensional accuracy and assembly geometry throughout fabrication.
• Maintain cleanliness and FOD controls; ensure traceability and documentation.
• Identify and troubleshoot fabrication/welding issues early with teams.
• Support engineering/quality to resolve discrepancies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Mechanical aptitude

Reading drawings

Team collaboration

Safety compliance

Education

AWS welding certification

AS9100 experience

Tools

GTAW TIG

GMAW MIG

Laser welding

Robotic welding

AWS/ASME codes

Job description

Machina Labs seeks a hands-on Welder/Fitter to perform precision welding and fitting of complex metallic assemblies. You will read engineering drawings, weld symbols, and GD&T, then fabricate and assemble with strict dimensional control.

The role involves working with carbon steel, stainless, aluminum, and alloys in a fast-paced aerospace manufacturing setting. Ideal candidates have GTAW/MIG experience, are detail-oriented, and able to collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and Production to