CNC Machinists operate CNC machines to manufacture helicopter parts by interpreting blueprints, setting up jobs, monitoring tools, and ensuring compliance with specifications and procedures.
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. Robinson Helicopter Company, located in Torrance, CA, is 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. We also offer a competitive 401k Retirement Plan.
Robinson Helicopter Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer
JOB DESCRIPTION:
CNC Machinists use a variety of CNC lathes, mills, lasers, and waterjets used 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.
CNC MachinistESSENTIAL 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, select 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, 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 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.
Pay Range: $22.00-$35.00/hour
Robinson Helicopter Company Torrance, California, USA Office
Torrance, CA, United States
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