Machining Tech III- 1st Shift

Howmet Aerospace•Fullerton, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Howmet Fastening Systems (HFS), a business unit of Howmet Aerospace, is hiring a Machining Tech III for its Fullerton, California site. HFS produces aerospace fastening systems and fasteners used in aerospace, industrial gas turbines, automobiles, commercial transportation, and construction and industrial equipment. With minimum assistance from a Lead, the operator performs standard router setups and operates, troubleshoots, and services machinery as required. The role includes setting up and operating multiple-spindle equipment, adjusting parts and tooling, producing parts to print specifications, verifying first pieces, and running multiple machines while maintaining quality, efficiency, and productivity. The operator also performs preventive and autonomous maintenance, daily 5S, statistical process control, and process-improvement activities, while following EHS policies and reporting incidents or injuries promptly.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Two years of experience operating machinery.
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 30 pounds, subject to EHS policies.
Ability to stand for long periods.

Nice To Haves

Fastener or aerospace manufacturing experience.
Ability to apply common-sense understanding to instructions provided in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
High school diploma or GED (also listed as a basic qualification).

Responsibilities

Perform standard setup within standard time on a router, with minimum assistance from a Lead.
Operate, troubleshoot, and service machinery as required.
Adjust machining parts and tooling, including sharpening tools on surface grinders or pedestal grinders.
Set up and operate multiple-spindle equipment, including Davenport/Chucker machines.
Produce and maintain high-quality parts that meet print specifications.
Work with materials such as titanium, aluminum, and stainless steel.
Perform first-piece verification according to part prints as required.
Run multiple machines as required while maintaining quality, efficiency, and productivity to router standard time.
Perform preventive maintenance according to the daily schedule.
Perform daily 5S in the assigned area and on machinery.
Participate in autonomous maintenance and process-improvement initiatives.
Understand and perform statistical process control.
Perform other duties as assigned to meet facility goals.
Follow EHS policies and procedures and report incidents or injuries immediately.