Lokar Performance Products

Lokar Performance Products

US-made performance automotive parts manufacturer

CNC Operator

Full-Time
No salary listed
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Knoxville, TN, USA
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About the job

Requirements
  • A minimum of a high school diploma or General Educational Development credential is required.
  • Understanding of general lathe and/or mill tooling is required.
  • Experience operating computer numerical control lathes, mills, or other equipment is required.
  • Strong attention to detail is required.
  • The employee must be physically capable of lifting and moving objects up to 30 pounds as necessary.
  • The ability to work independently is required.
Responsibilities
  • Safely operate various types of machines, including lathes, mills, and drills, both computer-controlled and manual.
  • Complete work tasks according to work orders, production schedules, and supervisor direction.
  • Report problems with quality, processes, equipment, and materials to the supervisor.
  • Complete production documentation accurately.
  • Maintain daily procedures for machine and facility cleanliness.
  • Work safely and cleanly by complying with procedures, rules, and company policies.
  • Participate in cross-training by learning and teaching known tasks and positions.
Desired Qualifications
  • Haas equipment experience is preferred.

About the company

Lokar Performance Products

Lokar Performance Products

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Lokar Performance Products designs and manufactures performance automotive parts in-house for hot rods, muscle cars, trucks, and race cars. Its lineup includes automatic transmission shifters, throttle cables, pedal assemblies, dipsticks, and emergency brakes, all made in the USA with a lifetime warranty; products are developed from design through prototyping to production and sold via national and international distributors. The company differentiates itself by owning the full development-to-production process and by expanding through selective acquisitions like Clayton Machine Works, Lecarra Steering Wheels, and Made-4-You Products. Its goal is to provide durable, high-quality US-made parts for street rods and racers while growing its global distribution and maintaining strong design, engineering, and warranty support.

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

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Total Funding

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Headquarters

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Founded

1988

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What believers are saying

  • Lokar launched Modern Classic in 2026, expanding classic-look kits beyond LS engines.
  • A June 2026 careers page and August 2026 Magento posting show digital investment.
  • Made-4-You production already runs from Knoxville, improving margin and supply control.

What critics are saying

  • Lokar's 11-50 employee footprint limits software, inventory, and channel scale.
  • Modern Classic still depends on internal-combustion hobbyists, not EV replacement parts.
  • Brand sprawl across six lines complicates integration and confuses buyers by 2026.

What makes Lokar Performance Products unique

  • Lokar's in-house U.S. manufacturing and lifetime warranty build trust with restorers.
  • The 2026 Modern Classic rename broadens LS Classic across ten engine styles.
  • Lokar owns niche brands Clayton, Lecarra, Covico, CON2R, and Made-4-You.

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