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Overview

Inversion builds advanced reentry systems to deliver next-generation capabilities from space, aiming to make Earth more accessible by turning Low-Earth Orbit into an on-demand logistics domain.

Responsibilities

  • Set up and operate multi-axis CNC milling machines and CNC lathes with live tooling.
  • Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and GD&T specifications.
  • Select, install, and maintain tooling, fixtures, and workholding.
  • Perform in-process inspections using precision measuring instruments.
  • Monitor machining runs, adjust parameters, and ensure parts meet print specifications.
  • Troubleshoot machining and programming issues; recommend process improvements.
  • Collaborate closely with programmers to maintain efficient workflows.
  • Help maintain a clean, organized, and safe shop environment.

Requirements

  • Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government Secret/Top Secret security clearance.
  • Typically 3-5+ years of CNC set-up experience with 5-axis mills and CNC lathes.
  • Familiarity with CNC controls such as Fanuc, TNC-7, and Haas.
  • Proven ability to hold tight tolerances up to 0.0001.
  • Proficient in reading/interpreting blueprints, GD&T, and engineering drawings.
  • Skilled with precision measuring tools (micrometers, calipers, bore gauges, etc.).
  • Experience machining aerospace alloys (aluminum, titanium, Inconel, etc.).
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
  • Team-oriented, enthusiastic, and eager to learn and grow.

Additional Information

  • Our office headquarters is located in Playa Vista, CA.
  • This position requires in office presence.
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How this job compares in Los Angeles, CA

Pay in context

At roughly $40/hr, this posting lands within a few percent of the $42/hr median for welding jobs in Los Angeles, CA, whose middle half runs $30–$58/hr across 73 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 45% of the comparable postings we have wage data for. In other words it is a market-rate offer, so benefits, overtime, and shift schedule are where the real difference between this and the next posting on the list shows up.

The local market in Los Angeles, CA

We're tracking 103 other active welding openings in Los Angeles, CA right now, from 64 different employers. 45 of them were added in the last week. Across California as a whole we're tracking 650 other active welding openings from 315 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Los Angeles, or widen the search to California.

Inversion currently has 2 other openings live in California, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in California at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are SpaceX (34), Honeywell Aerospace (16), and Aerotek (13). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within California, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Santa Ana at $53/hr, Redondo Beach at $51/hr, and Long Beach at $42/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

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