Aerospace CNC Machinist - Day Shift (Overtime Eligible)

Robinson Helicopter Co; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans (Medical, Dental, Vision)

401k Retirement Plan

Job summary

Robinson Helicopter Company in Torrance, CA is seeking a full-time CNC Machinist to operate lathes, mills, lasers, and waterjets in our CNC department, aligning with FAA-approved procedures.

You will review blueprints, set up programs, monitor tooling, and apply proper feeds, speeds, and tolerances while maintaining quality and DOT compliance. Overtime is eligible; competitive health plans and a 401k are offered.

Qualifications

• Review blueprints and drawings to determine set-up procedures, machining sequences, and dimensions.
• Familiarity with CNC machine controls and their functions (adjusting tool offset, indicating fixtures or parts, change tools and following along with the part program).
• Ability to monitor tools and attachments to ensure parts are properly cooled and lubricated.
• Knowledge of feeds, speeds, and surface finishes related to blueprint requirements.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and geometric tolerances.
• Basic math: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, geometry and algebra for calculating material fabrication.
• Must be capable of using calipers, micrometers, height gauges, indicators, dial bores, thread gauges, and basic measuring tools.
• Full compliance with the Company’s DOT Antidrug and Alcohol Misuse Prevention Program.
• Regular and predictable attendance.

Responsibilities

• Operate CNC lathes, mills, lasers, and waterjets to machine parts per FAA-acceptable procedures.
• Set up jobs by loading programs, selecting fixtures, part holders, and tooling to meet specifications.
• Follow CNC controls, adjust offsets, and verify tooling changes with the part program.
• Ensure proper feeds, speeds, and surface finishes per blueprint requirements.

Skills

Blueprint reading

CNC setup

CNC programming

Metrology & inspection

Tools

CNC lathes & mills

Calipers & micrometers

Gaging tools

Laser/waterjet equipment

Job description

Robinson Helicopter Company in Torrance, CA is seeking a full-time CNC Machinist to operate lathes, mills, lasers, and waterjets in our CNC department, aligning with FAA-approved procedures.

You will review blueprints, set up programs, monitor tooling, and apply proper feeds, speeds, and tolerances while maintaining quality and DOT compliance. Overtime is eligible; competitive health plans and a 401k are offered.