CNC Machinist

Robinson Helicopter Company is a leading manufacturer of civil rotorcraft with a 50-year history of providing affordable helicopters for a wide range of applications. Located in Torrance, CA, we are an engineering-focused organization that provides unique, challenging, and exciting opportunities to contribute to the future of vertical flight.

We are actively seeking a CNC Machinist in our CNC Department, reporting to the Manager of Machining. This is a full-time, non-exempt position, eligible for overtime. We offer comprehensive group health plans, including Medical, Dental, Vision, and other supplementary plans, as well as a competitive 401k Retirement Plan.

Job Description

CNC Machinists use a variety of CNC lathes, mills, lasers, and waterjets to cut metal for the manufacturing of helicopters and helicopter parts in accordance with manufacturing procedures and other data acceptable to or approved by the FAA.

Essential Functions & Competencies

• Ability to review blueprints and drawings to determine set-up procedures, machining sequences, and dimensions. Must be able to set-up jobs by loading programs, selecting fixtures, part holders, and tooling to machine parts to specifications.
• Familiarity with CNC machine controls and their functions (adjusting tool offset, indicating fixtures or parts, changing 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 mathematic skills include, but are not limited to, adding, subtracting, 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.

Robinson Helicopter Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.