CNC Lathe Operator 1St Shift

RBC Bearings

Torrance (CA)

On-site

USD 28,929 - 39,950

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Paid time off

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Torrance is seeking a CNC Lathe Operator to manage the machining of metal parts to specifications. The role requires performing quality audits and collaborating with team leads to ensure production efficiency. Candidates must have a High School Diploma and at least 2 years of CNC Lathe experience. Competitive pay ranges from $25 to $30 per hour, with excellent benefits, including health insurance and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

2 or more years of experience in CNC Lathe operations.
Ability to fluently read and follow instructions in English.
Knowledge of high-strength materials like Inconel and Titanium.

Responsibilities

Manage the CNC Lathe function of machining metal parts.
Perform required machine set-up and quality audits.
Collaborate with the Leadman for performance monitoring.

Skills

CNC Lathe operations

Quality audits

Blueprint interpretation

Tooling knowledge

English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Precision measuring instruments

Computerized numerical control (CNC)

Job description

Position Summary

Under general supervision, manages the CNC Lathe function of machining metal parts to print specifications. Performs required machine set‑up and quality audits through the use of precision measuring instruments and special test equipment. Monitors and performs workflow to meet customer demands and production control requirements.

Key Position Responsibilities

Monitors the machining of metal parts to print specifications.
Performs required quality audits using precision measuring instruments and special test equipment.
Produces according to assigned priorities and communicates deviations to appropriate personnel.
Collaborates with the Leadman to monitor and augment departmental performance and makes adjustments to equipment and workload as needed.
Ensures all required materials are available prior to initiating production and communicates open issues to alternate shifts.
Provides mentoring as required to increase skills for production and quality workmanship.
Performs daily pre‑use equipment maintenance tasks.
Participates in daily 6S activities and adheres to all safety regulations.
Participates in the development of Job Safety Analysis.
Must be willing to work overtime as needed.

Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience

High School Diploma, Equivalency, or GED.
Demonstrated successful performance of manual adjustment of programming at machine interface.
Ability to complete set‑ups using 4th axis, with multiple offsets.
2 or more years’ experience in the operations of a CNC Lathe.
Knowledge of tooling and precision set‑ups with consistent quality results.
Knowledge of precision measuring instruments.
Knowledge of machinery speeds and feeds using a variety of high‑strength materials.
Ability to fluently read and follow instructions in English.
Must read, understand, refer to and interpret GD&T dimensioning and third–view projection blueprints.
Ability to interpret prints and engineering drawings.
Ability to perform machining on a variety of high‑strength materials (Inconel, A286, Titanium, Stainless, Chrome, 300M, 15-5, etc.).

Beneficial Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Experience in an Aerospace manufacturing environment preferred.
Bilingual – English and Spanish.

ITAR Requirement

Due to ITAR regulations, this position requires that the employee must be a U.S. Person (U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident) or a Foreign Person for whom a license is obtained.

Quality Requirement

Employees will participate as required in understanding, implementing, and maintaining the Company Quality Policy in accordance with AS‑9100/Cand/or ISO‑9001:2008 requirements.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

This is primarily a position that requires employees to stand for 8 hours and machine production parts. It requires lifting parts up to 40 lbs. and often bending and reaching to load materials on equipment. The employee also moves throughout the building to collect, deliver, and handle production parts.

Employer’s Statement

This job description does not list all of the duties of the job. You may be asked by supervisors or managers to perform other duties. You will be evaluated in part based upon your performance of the tasks listed in this job description and may include a skills test for MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. The Company reserves the right to change, rescind, add or delete the duties and responsibilities of positions within this job classification at any time. The job description is not a contract for employment, and either you or the employer may terminate employment at any time, for any reason.

We offer competitive compensation and excellent benefits including Medical, Dental, Pension Plan, and company matched 401k plan. Salary range: $21 to $29/hour (only applicable for California).

RBC Sonic Industries, Inc.

Sonic is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
EOE/M/W/Vet/Disability.
Torrance Location.
Job Type: Full‑time.
Pay: $25.00 – $30.00 per hour.

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