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Overview

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated is seeking a Mechanical Assembler to join Teledyne Relays, a leader in precision switching solutions. The role involves working in a collaborative environment to contribute to mission-critical technology in various industrial growth markets.

Responsibilities

  • Work with a microscope for assembly tasks.
  • Read and understand assembly drawings and procedures.
  • Perform semi-routine assignments with general instructions.
  • Conduct visual inspections of solder joints, wiring, and staking to IPC J-STD-001 standards.
  • Assemble small components using a microscope.
  • Adjust relays, switches, or other electronics.
  • Test relays, switches, or other electronics.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED (required).
  • 2 to 4 years of mechanical assembly experience (required).
  • Current or previous certification as an IPC J-STD-001 Inspector (CIS) up to Space level preferred.
  • Ability to read and interpret documents and operation procedures.
  • Effective communication skills with leads, supervisors, customers, and colleagues.
  • Common sense understanding to carry out instructions in written, oral, or diagram form.
  • Good eye-hand coordination and dexterity to assemble small parts.
  • Must be a U.S. Person (includes U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, refugees, and asylees) (required).

Benefits

  • Competitive pay and comprehensive health benefits.
  • 401k with company match and retirement plans.
  • PTO and flexible work arrangements.
  • Professional development and training opportunities.
  • Employee wellness programs and assistance resources.

Benefits

Competitive pay and comprehensive health benefits.
401k with company match and retirement plans.
PTO and flexible work arrangements.
Professional development and training opportunities.
Employee wellness programs and assistance resources.
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How this job compares in Hawthorne, CA

Pay in context

At roughly $22/hr, this posting comes in about 37% below the $35/hr median for welding jobs in Hawthorne, CA, where the middle half runs $31–$56/hr across 40 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 0% of the comparable postings we have wage data for. That gap is worth raising directly — in a market this size there is normally room to negotiate toward the median, particularly if you already hold the certifications the posting asks for.

The local market in Hawthorne, CA

We're tracking 40 other active welding openings in Hawthorne, CA right now, from 5 different employers. 15 of them were added in the last week. Across California as a whole we're tracking 596 other active welding openings from 294 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Hawthorne, or widen the search to California.

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated currently has 1 other opening 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), Aerotek (16), and Volt (16). 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 Redondo Beach at $65/hr, Long Beach at $49/hr, and Santa Ana at $48/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

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