Sensor Case Fabricator (Hiring Immediately)

Description: About the roleTemperature Specialists, Inc. is a manufacturer of custom, high-accuracy temperature sensors used in industrial and laboratory applications worldwide. We are hiring a Sensor Case Fabricator to join our machine shop team - producing the custom metal sensor cases and components that house every sensor we make.This is a hands-on metal fabrication and production machining role with genuine variety. No two weeks are exactly the same - you'll work across manual lathe turning, tube cutting, TIG welding, laser welding, sandblasting, deburring, and metal finishing to produce high-volume runs of precision sensor cases. You'll read blueprints, set up your own work, and take ownership of parts from raw stock to finished component. No prior experience is required - we train from the ground up. A background in machining, welding, fabrication, or any hands-on metalworking trade is a plus.What you'll doOperate a manual lathe to turn and machine metal sensor case components to specification, including machine setup, tooling, and in-process measurementUse a chop saw and cutting equipment to cut metal tubing and stock to specified lengthsPerform TIG welding to close one end of sensor case tubes, producing clean, consistent welds to printOperate laser welding equipment to join small sensor case components and fittings with precisionDeburr and clean up machined and cut parts to remove sharp edges and meet finish requirementsOperate sandblasting equipment to surface-treat metal sensor cases and componentsUse wire wheel polishing equipment to finish and clean metal parts to the required surface appearanceRead and interpret blueprints and work orders; use measuring instruments to inspect finished parts for dimensional accuracy and qualityOperate manual milling equipment and other shop equipment as neededDocument production output and log completed work orders; maintain a clean, organized, and safe shop environmentWhat we're looking forMechanical aptitude and genuine comfort working with machine tools, hand tools, and fabrication equipmentAbility to read and interpret mechanical blueprints and work ordersStrong attention to detail and a commitment to producing accurate, consistent parts in a production environmentComfortable working in a machine shop environment - you'll be around metal chips, cutting fluids, welding, and surface treatment processes dailyCollaborative attitude and ability to communicate with other production departmentsPrior experience in machining, fabrication, welding, metalworking, or a related hands-on trade is preferred but not required - all technical skills are developed through in-house trainingA note on the workThis role is a good fit for someone who likes variety and takes pride in producing physical things. You won't be doing the same task all day - the mix of turning, welding, blasting, and finishing keeps the work engaging. If you've ever enjoyed working with your hands, building things, or operating machinery - whether professionally or as a hobby - this is worth applying for.Why join Temperature SpecialistsGenuine variety of fabrication work - lathe turning, welding, cutting, finishing, and more in a single roleComprehensive in-house training - no prior machining or fabrication experience requiredStable, full-time position with a specialty manufacturer of custom-engineered precision productsOpportunity to develop a broad, in-demand skill set across multiple fabrication and metalworking processes Requirements: Compensation details: 15-18 Hourly WagePI8621fd9bf18c-8989