2nd Shift - Heading Machinist

Howmet Aerospace•Brea, CA

19h•Onsite

About The Position

As a Header Machinist, you'll be part of our team located in Brea, CA. This role involves setting, troubleshooting, and operating cold heading machines to produce quality products that meet all expectations. You will utilize manufacturing drawings, process control documents, training materials, and departmental work instructions. The position requires the use of internal measuring devices, communication of pertinent information, gathering of production materials, and reporting production and set-up in the K-Lite production tracking system. You will also be responsible for detecting and reporting faulty machine conditions, material anomalies, and keeping machines in optimal operating condition. Participation in and/or conducting trainings with new department staff may also be required.

Requirements

5 years of related experience.
Experience working with Inspection Tools (Micrometer, Caliper, Drop gages, etc.)
Ability to read and interpret blueprints.

Nice To Haves

Experience with National, Okuma, and Waterbury.

Responsibilities

Sets, troubleshoots and operates cold heading machines, as required.
Efficiently produces quality products that meet all expectations utilizing manufacturing drawings, process control documents, training materials, and departmental work instructions.
Utilize all internal forms of measuring devices, such as micrometers, calipers, gages, etc.
Communicates all pertinent and/or necessary information to fellow employees.
Gathers materials for production such as: part drawings, tool drawings, production schedules, production requirements, production reports, etc.
Reports production and set-up in the K-Lite production tracking system.
Detects and reports faulty machine and/or equipment conditions, material anomalies, part / tool drawing discrepancies or other unusual shop floor activities.
Keeps machines in best operating conditions, including replacing worn fasteners, machine parts or tooling.
May be required to participate in and/or conduct trainings with new department staff.