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Overview

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. This full-time, non-exempt position involves inspecting, maintaining, and repairing machinery to ensure efficient operation and prevent downtime.

Responsibilities

  • Perform routine maintenance on 3, 4 & 5-axis machinery including milling, turning, and grinding machines.
  • Diagnose and repair complex mechanical and electrical malfunctions on industrial and heavy machinery.
  • Use diagnostic equipment and technical manuals to identify the root cause of problems.
  • Repair or replace defective parts and fabricate new parts using tools like lathes, grinders, and drill presses.
  • Test and inspect repaired machines to ensure they are functioning correctly.
  • Install new machinery equipment and ensure it is properly assembled and calibrated.
  • Adhere to all safety procedures and regulations, including lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures.
  • Observe and test malfunctioning machinery to determine the source of problems.
  • Disassemble equipment to repair or replace broken or defective components.
  • Perform routine maintenance to prevent future breakdowns and minimize downtime.
  • Maintain accurate records of all maintenance and repair activities.

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • Completion of a vocational program, technical school, or an apprenticeship is preferred.
  • Minimum of five years previous work experience in industrial maintenance or a related field is required.
  • Strong mechanical aptitude and knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
  • Ability to read technical manuals and schematics.
  • Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and troubleshooting skills.
  • Attention to detail and good communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently or as part of a team.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401k

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
401k
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How this job compares in Torrance, CA

Pay in context

At roughly $35/hr, this posting comes in about 15% below the $41/hr median for welding jobs in Torrance, CA, where the middle half runs $30–$58/hr across 34 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 47% of the comparable postings we have wage data for. That gap is worth raising directly — in a market this size there is normally room to negotiate toward the median, particularly if you already hold the certifications the posting asks for.

The local market in Torrance, CA

We're tracking 55 other active welding openings in Torrance, CA right now, from 19 different employers. 15 of them were added in the last week. Across California as a whole we're tracking 636 other active welding openings from 310 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Torrance, or widen the search to California.

Robinson Helicopter Company currently has 2 other openings live in California, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in California at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are SpaceX (34), Honeywell Aerospace (16), and Valar Atomics (13). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within California, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Redondo Beach at $51/hr, Long Beach at $42/hr, and Los Angeles at $42/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

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