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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, requiring assembly experience and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

  • Work with a microscope for assembly tasks.
  • Read and understand assembly drawings and procedures.
  • Perform visual inspection 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).
  • Preference for individuals with IPC J-STD-001 Inspector certification (CIS) up to Space level.
  • Ability to read and interpret documents and operation procedures.
  • Effective communication skills with leads, supervisors, customers, and colleagues.
  • Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions.
  • Good eye-hand coordination and dexterity to assemble small parts.

Benefits

  • Competitive pay and comprehensive health benefits
  • 401k
  • PTO
  • Professional development and training opportunities
  • Employee wellness programs and assistance resources

Benefits

Competitive pay and comprehensive health benefits
401k
PTO
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 39% below the $36/hr median for welding jobs in Hawthorne, CA, where the middle half runs $31–$56/hr across 37 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 37 other active welding openings in Hawthorne, CA right now, from 5 different employers. 14 of them were added in the last week. Across California as a whole we're tracking 627 other active welding openings from 306 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 (31), 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 $51/hr, Santa Ana at $48/hr, and Long Beach at $40/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

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