2nd Shift, Machining Tech II, Grind

Howmet Aerospace•City of Industry, CA
•Onsite

About The Position

Howmet Fastening Systems (HFS) is seeking a Machining Tech II for its Grind process at its City of Industry, California location. Howmet Fastening Systems designs and manufactures aerospace and industrial fasteners, latches, fluid fittings, and installation tools for use in aerospace, transportation, energy, construction, and industrial applications. The Machining Tech II sets up and operates machines with minimal assistance, operates standard machines within the assigned process, and performs grinding operations. The role requires knowledge of machining, measurement instruments, blueprints, quality processes, and applicable production requirements. The employee must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Employment offers are conditioned on the applicant's ability to lawfully obtain access to export-controlled items; visa sponsorship is unavailable.

Requirements

  • At least 5 years of experience as a machinist.
  • Good communication skills and knowledge of basic shop math.
  • Ability to read, write, and understand basic instructions in English.
  • Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
  • Ability to follow directions and communicate effectively with team members and the Production Team Leader.
  • Ability to complete first-piece verification.
  • Ability to learn and use measurement instruments; knowledge of the measuring instruments and gages used for the operation.
  • Ability to perform entry-level setups and operate standard machines related to the assigned process with minimal assistance.
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
  • Working knowledge of manufacturing and quality processes and principles.
  • Ability to understand machine speeds and feeds where applicable.
  • Ability to comply with daily SPC requirements and maintain machine complements when applicable.
  • Ability to lift or move up to 30 pounds regularly.
  • LOTO certification.
  • Legally authorized to work in the United States and able to lawfully obtain access to export-controlled items; visa sponsorship is unavailable.

Nice To Haves

  • High school diploma or GED preferred.
  • Exposure to auto-grind machines.

Responsibilities

  • Communicate effectively with team members and the Production Team Leader.
  • Follow directions and maintain a positive attitude and willingness to learn.
  • Complete first-piece verification and routine reports or correspondence.
  • Perform entry-level machine setups and operate machines with minimal assistance.
  • Operate standard machines related to the assigned process.
  • Perform hand-feed grinding and CAM-out (profile) grinding.
  • Perform straight shank and TD grinding; work with auto-grind machines as exposed.
  • Operate a two-machine complement and maintain machine complements when applicable.
  • Understand machine speeds and feeds where applicable.
  • Use measurement instruments and gages appropriate to the operation.
  • Read and interpret blueprints and follow basic English instructions.
  • Apply working knowledge of manufacturing and quality processes and principles.
  • Comply with daily SPC requirements when applicable.
  • Maintain familiarity with Human Performance tasks and LOTO certification.
  • Speak effectively before groups of coworkers, customers, auditors, and others.

Benefits

  • Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • 401(k) matching program.
  • Paid holidays and vacation.
  • Competitive wages.
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