What are the responsibilities and job description for the Machining Tech I - Second Shift position at Howmet?
Operates and maintains, after set-up by others, any or all standard or specialized production machines in use by the company including but not limited to lathes, mills and drillers. Operator will be held to established production and quality standards.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- After set-up by others, operates various standard and specialized machines to precision tolerances and maintains set-ups completed by others.
- Performs minor adjustments and tool changes.
- Operates one or more machines according to crew size called out on work order.
- Performs typical operations as: Loading parts/material into bins, hoppers and feeders; removing finished parts; and operating switches, pedals, and levers, uses standard gauges to check part
- Observes operations for malfunction or improper processing; corrects or reports them as needed. If the malfunction cannot be corrected, stops the process and contacts supervisor.
- Performs other related tasks in departments to which assigned such as: Assembling, drilling, deburring, sorting, counting, etching, stamping, recording of parts processed and housekeeping
- Required to check multiple operations on a part, such as: O.D., I.D., overall height, thread gauging, perpendicularity gauge, etc.
- Reads micrometers, indicators, plug gauges, and thread gauges. Reads work order routers and related blueprints, sets-up and maintains S.P.C. charts.
- Must have an understanding of cutting tools, drills and taps
- Performs required S.P.C. to establish machine capability for all machines in the department.
- Responsible for submitting "first article" to print.
- Assist factory supervision and leaders in the training of machine operators.
- Parts to be lifted and/or transported may weigh up to 30 lbs.
- Keeps work area clean, safe and in an orderly fashion on a daily basis.
- Performs other tasks of equal or lesser skill as required.
Basic Qualifications:
- Willing to learn or have a working knowledge in manufacturing and quality processes and principles
- Prior machining experience in fastener manufacturing and aerospace
- Knowledge of measuring instruments and gages for their operation
- Read and interpret blueprints
- Understand the speeds and feeds pertaining to the machine they are operating (where applicable)
- 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.
Physical Demands:
- Must be able to lift/move 30 lbs. (may not exceed per EHS policies)
- Must be able to stand for long periods of time
Preferred Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED preferred
- One to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
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.Howmet Aerospace curates a strong working environment through opportunities for career progression, community engagement activities, and flexible schedules contingent upon role and location. The salary range for this position is $17.00 to $24.50.
- Job Identification 112529
- Job Category Operations
- Posting Date 03/25/2025, 03:54 PM
- Locations 800 S State College, Fullerton, CA, 92831, US
- Job Schedule Full time
- Remote Work Schedule Availability? None
- LinkedIn Recruiter Tag #LI-LB1
- Export-Controlled Data 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
Salary : $17 - $25