Job Description
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 Conventional 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 Machinists use a variety of conventional and CNC metalworking machines for the manufacturing of helicopters and helicopter parts in accordance with manufacturing procedures approved by the FAA. Machinist Essential Functions & Competencies Ability to review blueprints and drawings to determine set-up procedures, machining sequence, and dimensions. Select fixtures, part holders, and tooling to machine parts to specifications. Familiarity with lathes, mills, drill presses, surface grinders, cylindrical grinders, centerless grinders, gear hobs, broaching machines, gun drills, tube hones, horizontal hones, and vertical hones. 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 and basic measuring tools. Full compliance with the Company’s DOT Antidrug and Alcohol Misuse Prevention Program. Regular and predictable attendance.