1st Shift, Machining Tech IV, Heading

Howmet Aerospace•City of Industry, CA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Howmet Fastening Systems is seeking a Machining Tech IV, Heading in City of Industry, California. The role independently sets up, operates, and troubleshoots machinery and supports production, quality, training, and department goals. The position requires advanced hands-on experience with heading equipment and related machining processes, including saws, cutoff machines, and multi-die headers.

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, and to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to follow directions and complete first-piece verification.
Ability to learn and use measurement instruments; knowledge of measuring instruments and gauges for the assigned operation.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of co-workers, customers, and auditors.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
Working knowledge of manufacturing and quality processes and principles.
Ability to comply with applicable daily SPC requirements and understand and maintain machine complements where applicable.
Lockout/tagout (LOTO) certification.
Ability to independently set up, operate, and troubleshoot machinery and operate standard machines for the assigned process.
Ability to run saws independently and make tooling related to heading.
Ability to independently run the 80- and 100-ton machines, cutoff machines, hot and single-die headers, and 56 National multi-die headers.
Legally authorized to work in the United States and able to lawfully obtain access to export-controlled items; employment eligibility will be verified at hire. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

Communicate effectively with team members, the Production Team Leader, co-workers, customers, and auditors.
Follow directions, maintain a positive attitude, and learn assigned tasks.
Complete first-piece verification and comply with applicable daily SPC requirements.
Perform entry-level setups and understand applicable machine speeds and feeds.
Use measuring instruments and gauges relevant to the operation; interpret blueprints and follow manufacturing and quality processes.
Maintain machine complements where applicable and follow lockout/tagout requirements.
Assist supervisors and lead persons with training Machining Tech I–IV employees; cross-train in other areas as required.
Understand and meet department goals and metrics, and participate in ABS Kaizen events as required.
Support other Howmet facilities as needed.
Independently set up, operate, and troubleshoot machinery for self and others; demonstrate strong troubleshooting skills.
Operate standard machines related to the assigned process and run saws independently.
Make tooling related to heading; independently operate the 80- and 100-ton machines and cutoff machines.
Independently run and set up hot and single-die headers and 56 National multi-die headers; cross-train to run and set up 89 National multi-die headers.
Lift or move up to 30 pounds regularly.