Machinist Welder

Teledyne DGO is seeking an experienced 2nd Shift Welder to support fabrication assembly tooling and manufacturing operations in a high-precision environment. This position is responsible for performing TIG welding brazing soldering fitting assembly and related manufacturing activities while ensuring compliance with engineering specifications quality requirements and safety standards. The ideal candidate will possess strong welding and fabrication skills mechanical aptitude blueprint reading capabilities and experience working in a regulated manufacturing environment.

• Read interpret and work from blueprints engineering drawings work instructions weld symbols and specifications.

• Review and verify dimensions and tolerances on drawings to determine proper setup methods and work operation sequences.

• Layout position align and secure parts and assemblies using rulers straightedges calipers combination squares fixtures and templates.

• Prepare components for welding by cleaning grinding cutting deburring fitting and assembling parts.

• Perform TIG welding brazing soldering and other approved welding processes on stainless steel nickel alloys aluminum and other specialty materials.

• Weld components in flat horizontal vertical and overhead positions as required.

• Clamp hold tack weld heat bend grind or bolt components to obtain configurations and positions for welding.

• Operate manual and semi-automatic welding equipment in accordance with approved welding procedures.

• Recognize set up and operate hand tools power tools grinders cutting equipment fixtures and fabrication equipment commonly used in the welding trade.

• Monitor fitting burning and welding processes to minimize distortion shrinkage warping or overheating of materials.

• Examine completed weldments and assemblies for defects and compliance with quality standards.

• Utilize precision measuring equipment to verify conformance of completed work to specifications.

• Select align and secure fixtures tooling materials and equipment necessary to perform operations.

• Fabricate weldments special fixtures tooling production aids and custom assemblies as required.

• Assist in the manufacture modification and repair of jigs fixtures gauges machine tools dies and production tooling used in manufacturing operations.

• Detect faulty operation of equipment tooling or materials and promptly notify supervision of concerns.

• Identify and correct minor equipment malfunctions and perform routine equipment adjustments as authorized.

• Adjust machine and equipment settings as to ensure product quality and adherence to specifications.

• Verify that all work complies with engineering workmanship quality and customer requirements.

• Complete production quality and traceability documentation accurately and timely.

• Confer with supervisors production personnel manufacturing engineers quality personnel and programmers to resolve fabrication or assembly issues.

• Maintain welding certifications and qualifications for assigned work.

• Support continuous improvement safety initiatives cost-reduction efforts and lean manufacturing activities.

• Maintain a clean organized and safe work environment.

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High School Diploma or GED required.

• Certified TIG Welder preferred.

• Minimum 5 years of welding and fabrication experience in a manufacturing environment.

• Experience with stainless steel aluminum nickel alloys or other specialty metals preferred.

• Brazing and soldering experience preferred.

• Experience with tooling fixture fabrication and mechanical assembly is highly desirable.

• Experience working in aerospace defense precision manufacturing or other highly regulated industries preferred.

• Strong blueprint reading and interpretation skills.

• Ability to read and understand weld symbols and engineering drawings.

• Proficiency using machinist measuring tools including calipers micrometers height gauges and precision measuring instruments.

• Working knowledge of welding processes fabrication techniques and metalworking practices.

• Ability to inspect own work and verify compliance with dimensional and quality requirements.

• Mechanical aptitude and strong troubleshooting skills.

• Basic computer skills required.

• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 AS9100 NAVSEA AWS or similar quality systems preferred.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to workmanship excellence.

• Ability to work independently and effectively within a team environment.

• Must be able to obtain and maintain any welding qualifications and certifications.

• U.S. Citizen due to access to ITAR-controlled technical data and export-controlled information.

• Ability to frequently stand bend lift reach and perform physical production activities throughout the shift.

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds with or without accommodation.