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Overview

Robinson Helicopter Company (RHC), founded in 1973 and located in Torrance, California, is a leading manufacturer of civil helicopters. They are seeking experienced CNC Machinists for their second shift to contribute to the manufacturing of helicopter parts.

Responsibilities

  • Set up and operate CNC machines including lathes, mills, grinders, waterjets, and laser cutters.
  • Read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings to set up machines accurately.
  • Monitor the machining process to ensure parts meet quality standards.
  • Conduct routine maintenance on machines to ensure optimal performance.
  • Ensure compliance with the Company’s DOT Antidrug and Alcohol Misuse Prevention Program.
  • Maintain a clean workspace and report production issues to the lead and manufacturing manager.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent; vocational training or an apprenticeship in machining is preferred.
  • Proven experience as a CNC machinist or operator, with familiarity of CNC programming preferred but not required.
  • Proficiency in reading technical documents and blueprints.
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to follow precise instructions.
  • Ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues during the machining process.
  • Basic mathematical skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, geometry, and algebra.
  • Capability of using calipers, micrometers, height gauges, indicators, dial bores, thread gauges, and basic measuring tools.
  • Knowledge of feeds, speeds, and surface finishes related to blueprint requirements.
  • Regular and predictable attendance.

Additional Information

  • This is a non-exempt full-time assignment located in Torrance, CA.
  • The position is for the 2nd shift operation and includes an 8% shift premium.
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How this job compares in Torrance, CA

Pay in context

At roughly $30/hr, this posting comes in about 27% below the $41/hr median for welding jobs in Torrance, CA, where the middle half runs $32–$58/hr across 34 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 24% 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. 32 of them were added in the last week. Across California as a whole we're tracking 650 other active welding openings from 315 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 Aerotek (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 Santa Ana at $53/hr, Redondo Beach at $51/hr, and Long Beach at $42/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

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