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Overview

Machina Labs is revolutionizing manufacturing by building intelligent, software-defined factories that produce complex metal structures from digital designs. They are seeking a Machine Production Technician to support the production of their robotic sheet-metal forming systems, focusing on precision assembly in a structured environment.

Responsibilities

  • Setup, operate, maintain, and support Machina Labs Roboform cells.
  • Perform secondary finishing operations including trimming, deburring, grinding, and coating.
  • Assemble mechanical frames, sub-assemblies, and complete Roboform cells using released CAD files, assembly drawings, and work instructions.
  • Perform HV/LV wiring, cable routing, and electrical enclosure assembly in compliance with IPC/WHMA-A-620 standards.
  • Install and connect hydraulic and pneumatic systems, including hose fabrication, valves, pumps, manifolds, and actuators.
  • Execute structural upfits and modifications including drilling, tapping, cutting, deburring, and touch-up finishing.
  • Safely rig, lift, and position heavy components using forklifts, cranes, and approved lifting plans.
  • Execute functional testing, system integration, and verification steps to ensure cells meet production specifications.
  • Record assembly progress, material usage, and deviations in ERP systems to ensure traceability.
  • Contribute improvement feedback and support cross-training as production scales.
  • Follow standardized processes, contribute feedback on tooling/workflow improvements, and help train team members as production scales.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • 1+ year of fabrication related experience (machining, welding, fitting, etc.).
  • 3+ years of hands-on mechanical, electrical, or hydraulic assembly experience.
  • Ability to read mechanical drawings, schematics, and understand geometric tolerances.
  • Experience with hydraulic/pneumatic systems, assembly, troubleshooting, and hose fabrication.
  • Proficiency with common hand and power tools.
  • Basic computer proficiency, including ERP systems and common productivity tools.
  • Effective communication skills in a team-based production environment.
  • Ability to pass background screening requirements (including ITAR compliance).

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • PTO

Additional Information

  • Ability to safely work assigned shifts, including extended hours and occasional weekends, in support of production schedules.
  • Capability to perform repetitive tasks involving bending, twisting, and fine motor hand movements while maintaining safe work practices.
  • Comfort working in a manufacturing environment with exposure to shop noise, industrial equipment, and common production chemicals, using required PPE.
  • Ability to stand for extended periods and safely lift, carry, and handle materials or equipment up to 50 lbs. unassisted.
  • Ability to safely climb ladders, work in confined spaces, and participate in approved rigging and lifting operations for heavy components.

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
PTO
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How this job compares in Chatsworth, CA

Pay in context

At roughly $26/hr, this posting comes in about 61% below the $66/hr median for manufacturing welder jobs across California, where the middle half runs $44–$76/hr across 18 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 Chatsworth, CA

Chatsworth, CA currently has 4 other active welding openings besides this one, spread across 3 employers. 1 of them was added in the last week. Across California as a whole we're tracking 553 other active welding openings from 252 employers. That's enough local activity to be worth comparing two or three offers before committing. Browse every welding job in Chatsworth, or widen the search to 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 (34), Honeywell Aerospace (21), and Aerotek (17). 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 $72/hr, El Segundo at $58/hr, and Torrance at $47/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

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