Welder - Aerospace Manufacturing

Machina Labs; Unincorporated Chatsworth (CA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

Stock options

Paid time off

Job summary

Machina Labs is seeking an experienced TIG Welder to support the production of aerospace components and assemblies. This is a hands-on role emphasizing precision workmanship and the ability to read engineering drawings and follow established processes.

You will collaborate with Manufacturing, Engineering, and Quality to troubleshoot issues and improve production. The position is 1st Shift, Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM, with overtime and weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years hands-on TIG welding experience.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, weld symbols, and specifications.
• Readiness to work with tight tolerances and maintain workmanship.
• Experience setting up and operating TIG welding equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform precision TIG welding on aerospace components and assemblies.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, weld symbols, specifications, and manufacturing instructions.
• Set up and operate TIG welding equipment based on procedures and work instructions.
• Inspect finished welds and identify defects, dimensional issues, or nonconformances.
• Maintain production documentation and traceability records.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Engineering, and Quality to resolve issues and improve processes.

Skills

TIG welding

Reading drawings

Blueprint interpretation

Precision welding

Quality adherence

Team collaboration

Troubleshooting

Tools

TIG welding equipment

Precision measuring tools

Welding equipment setup

Inspection tools

Job description

About Machina Labs:

Engineering moves at software speed. Manufacturing doesn't. Yet.

Machina Labs is changing that. We build intelligent, software-defined factories that produce complex metal structures directly from digital design. By integrating advanced metal forming, robotics, and automated production inside a flexible factory architecture, we enable customers to move from prototype to production in weeks, not years.

Backed by Lockheed Martin, Toyota, and NVIDIA, we're building the manufacturing infrastructure that defense, aerospace, and advanced mobility programs will run on.

If you want to work on hard problems that matter and see them fly, drive, and defend, this is the place.

Job Description:

About the Role

Machina Labs is seeking an experienced TIG Welder to support the production of high-quality aerospace components and assemblies. This is a hands-on role for someone who takes pride in precision workmanship and thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

You will perform precision TIG welding, work from engineering drawings and established processes, and partner with Manufacturing, Engineering, and Quality to troubleshoot issues and improve production. Experience with laser welding is a plus, but not required.

Schedule: 1st Shift, Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM | Overtime and weekends as needed

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform precision TIG welding on aerospace components and assemblies.
• Set up and operate TIG welding equipment based on established procedures, specifications, and work instructions.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, weld symbols, specifications, and manufacturing instructions.
• Prepare, fit, tack, align, and assemble components prior to welding.
• Produce consistent, high-quality welds while maintaining dimensional and workmanship requirements.
• Perform welding on a variety of materials and thicknesses based on production requirements.
• Inspect completed work and identify weld defects, dimensional issues, or other nonconforming conditions.
• Perform approved weld repairs and rework when necessary.
• Use precision measuring equipment and inspection tools to verify completed work.
• Maintain accurate production, inspection, and material traceability documentation.
• Work closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, and Quality to troubleshoot welding and production challenges.
• Provide feedback on fit-up, tooling, weld processes, and manufacturability based on hands-on experience.
• Support the development and continuous improvement of welding and fabrication processes.
• Assist with welding equipment setup, adjustment, cleaning, and operator-level preventive maintenance.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Support production schedules while maintaining Machina Labs' expectations for safety, quality, and workmanship.

*This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required for this role. Duties and responsibilities may change based on business needs.

Quality & Process Responsibilities:

• Perform work in accordance with Machina Labs' AS9100D quality management system and applicable manufacturing procedures.
• Follow approved drawings, specifications, work instructions, and process requirements.
• Maintain product identification, material traceability, configuration control, and production documentation.
• Identify and communicate quality concerns, process deviations, or nonconforming conditions promptly.
• Support nonconformance, rework, root-cause, and corrective-action activities as needed.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on TIG welding experience.
• Demonstrated ability to consistently produce high-quality precision TIG welds.
• Strong understanding of TIG welding fundamentals, joint preparation, fit-up, heat control, and weld quality.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, weld symbols, and specifications.
• Experience with precision metal fabrication, fitting, and assembly.
• Experience setting up and operating TIG welding equipment.
• Ability to work with tight tolerances and maintain consistent workmanship.
• Ability to identify common weld defects and recognize when work does not meet requirements.
• Experience using precision measuring and basic inspection equipment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with Manufacturing, Engineering, and Quality teams.
• Strong attention to detail and pride in workmanship.
• Ability to safely operate welding equipment, hand tools, power tools, and other manufacturing equipment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous aerospace, defense, automotive, or other advanced manufacturing experience.
• Experience working within an AS9100/AS9100D quality environment.
• Hands-on laser welding experience.
• Experience with precision or close-tolerance fabrication.
• Experience TIG welding stainless steel, aluminum, titanium, nickel-based alloys, or other specialty metals.
• Familiarity with weld inspection and quality-control requirements.
• Experience supporting nonconformance, rework, root-cause, and corrective-action processes.
• Experience working directly with engineers to troubleshoot welding or manufacturing challenges.
• Experience contributing to process improvements in a production environment.

Physical & Work Environment:

• Ability to stand and work for extended periods.
• Ability to safely handle and position metal components and assemblies.
• Ability to perform repetitive welding, fitting, and fabrication activities.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Ability to work safely around welding equipment, machinery, robotics, noise, and other manufacturing equipment.
• Ability to maintain focus and attention to detail while performing precision manufacturing work.

Machina Labs is an affirmative action and equal employment opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with state and federal law.

We endeavor to make the job application process accessible to any and all users. If you have a disability that impacts your ability to complete the job application process and would like to request assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please contact us at [phone]. This contact information is for accommodation requests only, not to inquire about the status of applications.

32 - 41 USD

In addition to the provided base hourly range, this role also offers comprehensive benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision), PTO, and Stock Options.