About the role:
Temperature 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 do:- Operate a manual lathe to turn and machine metal sensor case components to specification, including machine setup, tooling, and in-process measurement
- Use a chop saw and cutting equipment to cut metal tubing and stock to specified lengths
- Perform TIG welding to close one end of sensor case tubes, producing clean, consistent welds to print
- Operate laser welding equipment to join small sensor case components and fittings with precision
- Deburr and clean up machined and cut parts to remove sharp edges and meet finish requirements
- Operate sandblasting equipment to surface-treat metal sensor cases and components
- Use wire wheel polishing equipment to finish and clean metal parts to the required surface appearance
- Read and interpret blueprints and work orders; use measuring instruments to inspect finished parts for dimensional accuracy and quality
- Operate manual milling equipment and other shop equipment as needed
- Document production output and log completed work orders; maintain a clean, organized, and safe shop environment
What we're looking for:- Mechanical aptitude and genuine comfort working with machine tools, hand tools, and fabrication equipment
- Ability to read and interpret mechanical blueprints and work orders
- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to producing accurate, consistent parts in a production environment
- Comfortable working in a machine shop environment - you'll be around metal chips, cutting fluids, welding, and surface treatment processes daily
- Collaborative attitude and ability to communicate with other production departments
- Prior 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 training
- A note on the work
This 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 Specialists
- Genuine variety of fabrication work - lathe turning, welding, cutting, finishing, and more in a single role
- Comprehensive in-house training - no prior machining or fabrication experience required
- Stable, full-time position with a specialty manufacturer of custom-engineered precision products
- Opportunity to develop a broad, in-demand skill set across multiple fabrication and metalworking processes Compensation details: 17-18 Hourly WagePI7a09d1d8e28a-2401
