Production Lead

Responsibilities

About Howmet Aerospace

Howmet Aerospace Inc. (NYSE: HWM), headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. In 2023 the Company's revenue was $6.6 billon. The Company's primary businesses focus on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems, titanium structural parts and forged wheels. With nearly 1,150 granted and pending patents, the Company's differentiated technologies promote more fuel efficiency for aircraft and commercial transportation. For more information, visit www.howmet.com.

Howmet Fastening Systems (HFS) is seeking to fill a Production Lead position in the Fullerton, CA location. HFS is a business unit of Howmet Aerospace, headquartered in Torrance, California. We hold the number one global position in aerospace fastening systems, and we're the North American leader in commercial transportation fasteners. Our high-tech, multi-material fastening systems are found nose to tail on aircraft and aerospace engines. Our products are also critical components of industrial gas turbines, automobiles, commercial transportation vehicles, and construction and industrial equipment.

Job Duties And Responsibilities

Under the general direction of a department supervisor, assists in giving work assignments and direction to other workers to ensure attainment of the production and quality objectives.

• Responsible for daily work order scheduling in department(s) to which assigned
• Updates daily management board
• Determines from blueprints, the work order tooling requirements and availability
• Orders minor adaptations of existing tools and fixtures required for current operations
• Ensures first articles are filled out correctly
• Determines other material requirements and availability for the areas assigned
• Ensures proper material has been provided for each work order
• Performs layouts and/or set-ups when machines are in the department
• Acts as a liaison between the employee and supervisor
• Assists supervisor in the training of new employees
• Informs supervisor of significant issues in the department
• Recommends to supervisor possible changes that would solve department work problems, or substantially reduce costs
• Recommends repair, maintenance, or replacement of equipment
• Gives feedback in order for the supervisor to prepare performance reviews
• Informs supervisor of personnel problems
• Prepares reports or other paperwork as needed
• Is “alert” to unsafe working conditions and initiates immediate action for their correction
• Reports all accidents immediately
• Helps instruct and enforces S.P.C. charting as required
• Ensures work areas are kept clean, safe and in an orderly fashion on a daily basis
• Performs other tasks of equal or lesser skill as required
  
  

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) preferred; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
• This position entails access to export-controlled items and employment offers are conditioned upon an applicant's ability to lawfully obtain access to such items.
  
  

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to:

• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.
• Frequently required to stand and sit.
• Occasionally required to walk and talk or hear.
• Frequently lifts and/or moves up to 30 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
  
  

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Hearing protection is required.
  
  

Benefits/Salary

The position includes competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance (medical, dental, vision), excellent 401k matching program, paid holidays and vacation. The salary range for this position is $ 27.27 - $46.00