Machining Tech II - 2nd Shift
About The Position
Howmet Fastening Systems is seeking a Machining Tech II for its Fullerton, California location. The role operates and maintains standard and specialized production machines, including lathes, mills, and drillers, after setup by others. The operator is responsible for meeting production and quality standards and may make minor adjustments to machines or processes after receiving assigned tasks. The position involves operating machines, performing minor adjustments and tool changes, checking parts with gauges and other quality tools, and monitoring operations for malfunctions or improper processing. It also includes reading blueprints and work-order routers, maintaining statistical process control charts, submitting first articles to print, helping train machine operators, and completing related department work and housekeeping. Parts may weigh up to 30 pounds. The schedule is five days per week, eight hours per day, with overtime to meet job demands. The position is located in a manufacturing environment where employees may encounter moving mechanical parts and moderate noise that can occasionally require hearing protection.
Requirements
- Willingness to learn or working knowledge of manufacturing and quality processes and principles.
- One to two years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Prior machining experience.
- Ability to read and interpret part drawings and blueprints.
- Ability to use quality tools such as calipers, micrometers, and comparators.
- Understanding of the speeds and feeds applicable to the machine being operated, where applicable.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; employment eligibility verification is required at hire, and visa sponsorship is unavailable.
- Ability to lift or move up to 30 pounds and stand for long periods.
- Ability to use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and to reach with hands and arms.
- Ability to meet the role's vision requirements, including close vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or GED.
- Aerospace or fastener machining experience.
Responsibilities
- Operate standard and specialized production machines, including lathes, mills, and drillers, after setup by others, and maintain setups completed by others.
- Make minor machine adjustments and tool changes.
- Operate one or more machines according to the crew size specified on the work order.
- Load parts or materials into bins, hoppers, and feeders; remove finished parts; operate switches, pedals, and levers; and use standard gauges to check parts.
- Observe operations for malfunctions or improper processing, correct or report issues, and stop the process and contact a supervisor when a malfunction cannot be corrected.
- Perform related departmental tasks such as assembling, drilling, deburring, sorting, counting, etching, stamping, recording processed parts, and housekeeping.
- Check multiple part operations and dimensions, including O.D., I.D., overall height, thread gauging, and perpendicularity.
- Read micrometers, indicators, plug gauges, and thread gauges; read work-order routers and related blueprints; and set up and maintain S.P.C. charts.
- Apply an understanding of cutting tools, drills, and taps.
- Perform required S.P.C. to establish machine capability for all machines in the department.
- Submit first articles to print.
- Assist factory supervision and leaders in training machine operators.
- Keep the work area clean, safe, and orderly.
- Perform other tasks of equal or lesser skill as required.
Benefits
- Competitive wages.
- Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage, including FSA and HSA account options.
- 401(k) retirement savings plans with employer matching funds and a separate employer retirement contribution.
- Paid holidays and vacation time.
- Paid parental leave and adoption assistance programs.
- Life insurance and disability coverage plans.
- Optional auto, home, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance coverage plans.
- Tuition Assistance Program and ongoing professional development opportunities.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Career progression opportunities and community engagement activities.
- Flexible schedules contingent upon role and location.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
