CNC Lathe Operator 1St Shift

Sonic Industries, Inc.
Torrance, CA

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary:

- Under general supervision, manages the CNC Lathe function of machining metal parts to print specifications. Performs required machine set-up and quality audits through the use of precision measuring instruments and special test equipment. Monitors/performs workflow in order to meet customer demands and production control requirements.

Key Position Responsibilities:

The duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

· Monitors the machining of metal parts to print specifications.

· Performs required quality audits through the use of precision measuring instruments and special test equipment.

·Performs production according to assigned priorities and communicates deviations to appropriate personnel.

·Collaborate with Leadman to monitor/augment departmental performance and makes adjustments to equipment and workload as needed.

·Ensures that all required materials are available prior to initiating production. Communicates open issues to alternate shifts.

·Provides mentoring as required to achieve increased skills for production and quality workmanship.

·Performs daily prior-to-use equipment maintenance tasks.

·Participates in daily 6S activities and adheres to all safety regulations.

·Participates in development of Job Safety Analysis.

·Must be willing to work overtime as needed.

Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

- High School Diploma, Equivalency, or GED.

- Demonstrated successful performance of manual adjustment of programming at machine interface.

- Ability to complete set-ups using 4th axis, with multiple offsets.

- 2 or more years’ experience in the operations of a CNC Lathe.

- Knowledge of tooling and precision set-ups with consistent quality results.

- Knowledge of precision measuring instruments.

- Knowledge of machinery speeds and feeds utilizing a variety of high strength materials.

- Ability to fluently read and follow instructions in English.

- Must read, understand, refer to and interpret Geometric, Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) dimensioning and third view projection blueprints.

- Ability to interpret prints and engineering drawings.

- Ability to perform machining on a variety of high strength materials (Inconel, A286, Titanium, Stainless, Chrome, 300M, 15-5, etc).

Beneficial Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

- Experience in an Aerospace manufacturing environment preferred.

- Bilingual - English and Spanish

ITAR Requirement:

- Due to ITAR regulations, this position requires that the employee must be a U.S. Person (U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident) or a Foreign Person for whom a license is obtained.

Quality Requirement:

Employees will participate as required in understanding, implementing and maintaining the Company Quality Policy in accordance with AS-9100Cand/or ISO-9001:2008 requirements.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:

This is primarily a position that requires employees to stand for 8 hours and machine production parts. This position requires lifting parts up to 40 lbs. and the employee must often bend and reach to load materials on equipment. The employee also moves throughout the building to collect, deliver, and handle production parts.

Employer’s Statement:

This job description does not list all of the duties of the job. You may be asked by supervisors or managers to perform other duties. You will be evaluated in part based upon your performance of the tasks listed in this job description, may include a skills test for MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

The Company reserves the right to change, rescind, add or delete the duties and responsibilities of positions within this job classification at any time. The job description is not a contract for employment, and either you or the employer may terminate employment at any time, for any reason.

We offer competitive compensation and excellent benefits including Medical, Dental, Pension Plan, and company matched 401k plan.

Please note that the salary range information is only applicable for California. The pay range represents the low and high end of the salary range we reasonably expect to pay for this position at the time of posting. An employee’s pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors, including, but not limited to, geographic location, experience, education, skills, qualifications, performance, and business or organizational needs. Pay Range: $21 to $29/hour

RBC Sonic Industries, Inc.

Sonic is an Equal Opportunity Employer

EOE/M/W/Vet/Disability

Torrance Location

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Referral program
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

Posted 2026-07-17

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