Job Description

Overview

Machina Labs is revolutionizing manufacturing by creating intelligent, software-defined factories that produce complex metal structures from digital designs. The Welder/Fitter will be responsible for precision fabrication and welding of metallic components, requiring strong mechanical skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

  • Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and specifications.
  • Perform precision layout, measurement, cutting, forming, fitting, tack welding, and welding of components.
  • Fit and align components using fixtures and fabrication equipment.
  • Fabricate components from various materials including sheet metal and structural members.
  • Perform welding operations according to approved procedures and specifications.
  • Work with materials such as carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum, and titanium.
  • Set up and properly use welding equipment and tools.
  • Use precision measurement and inspection equipment to verify accuracy.
  • Maintain cleanliness and contamination controls during fabrication.
  • Inspect work for quality and conformance to engineering requirements.
  • Identify and troubleshoot fabrication and welding issues.
  • Maintain accurate production and quality documentation.
  • Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and Production teams to resolve challenges.
  • Support first-article builds and new product introductions.
  • Contribute to the improvement of welding and fabrication processes.
  • Maintain tools and work areas in a safe and organized condition.
  • Assist with training and knowledge transfer to team members.

Requirements

  • Demonstrated experience in welding, fitting, or fabrication.
  • Strong hands-on fabrication and mechanical assembly skills.
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
  • Experience using welding equipment and precision measurement instruments.
  • Ability to work within tight dimensional and fit-up requirements.
  • Strong understanding of fabrication and welding fundamentals.
  • High attention to detail and commitment to quality.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
  • Comfortable in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • PTO

Additional Information

  • Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs.
  • Frequent use of hand tools and shop equipment.
  • Occasional overtime or weekend shifts may be required.

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
PTO

How this job compares in Chatsworth, CA

Pay in context

At roughly $34/hr, this posting comes in about 12% below the $38/hr median for aerospace welder jobs across California, where the middle half runs $37–$39/hr across 10 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 10% 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 Chatsworth, CA

Chatsworth, CA is a small market in our index: 2 other active welding openings alongside this one, from 1 employer. Across California as a whole we're tracking 520 other active welding openings from 246 employers. With this few local postings, most welders here end up either commuting or looking at travel work. Browse welding jobs across California.

Machina Labs 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 (36), Relativity Space (21), and Welding Shop in Los Angeles, CA (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 Long Beach at $49/hr, Santa Ana at $48/hr, and Los Angeles at $43/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

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Pay figures are medians computed from live postings in the Welding Pros index, not from survey data, and they move as employers post. Welder/Fitter – Aerospace Manufacturing figures were last recalculated when this page was built.