2nd Shift, Machining Tech VI, Heading, Lead

Howmet Aerospace•La Puente, CA

7d•$35 - $41•Onsite

About The Position

Howmet Fastening Systems is seeking a Machining Tech VI, Heading, Lead for its City of Industry, California location. Howmet Fastening Systems designs and manufactures aerospace and industrial fasteners, latches, fluid fittings, and installation tools used in aerospace, transportation, energy, construction, and industrial applications. The role independently sets up, operates, and troubleshoots machinery for the employee and others in the assigned process. It includes operating and setting up heading equipment, running saws and cutoff machines, making heading-related tooling, and supporting production, quality, training, and process improvement. The lead also conducts daily management meetings and toolbox training, supports new-hire training on SPC and OEE, and makes recommendations to management to improve design, materials, productivity, and machining. The position requires at least 14 years of machinist experience. A high school diploma or GED is preferred. Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is unavailable. Employment offers are conditioned on the applicant’s ability to lawfully obtain access to export-controlled items. The position offers wages of $35–$41 per hour and a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

At least 14 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; write routine reports and correspondence; and speak effectively before groups of coworkers, customers, and auditors.
Ability to follow directions, learn, maintain a positive attitude, and communicate effectively with team members and the Production Team Leader.
Ability to learn and use measurement instruments; knowledge of measuring instruments and gauges for the operation.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
Working knowledge of manufacturing and quality processes and principles.
Ability to complete first-piece verification and comply with applicable SPC requirements.
Ability to perform entry-level setups and understand machine speeds and feeds where applicable.
LOTO certification.
Ability to learn and understand basic Microsoft Office programs.
Understanding of Howmet’s QAD ERP system and ability to use FIS for quality decisions related to MDR.
Demonstrated leadership qualities and ability to lead meetings and training sessions.
Ability to lift and move up to 30 pounds regularly.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States and able to lawfully obtain access to export-controlled items; visa sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or general education degree (GED).

Responsibilities

Independently set up, operate, and troubleshoot machinery for self and others.
Operate all standard machines related to the assigned process, including saws, cutoff machines, hot and single-die headers, 80- and 100-ton machines, 56 and 89 National multi-die headers, and HH1012 multi-die headers.
Make tooling related to heading.
Complete first-piece verification and comply with applicable daily SPC requirements.
Understand machine speeds and feeds, maintain machine complements where applicable, and create layouts from part prints while determining RPM and cycle times where applicable.
Communicate effectively with team members and the Production Team Leader, and assist supervisors and lead personnel with training Machining Tech I–III and I–VI employees.
Train Machining Tech I–V employees at two or more operations; train and monitor new hires on SPC and OEE.
Lead daily management meetings and toolbox training sessions.
Use FIS to make quality decisions related to MDR and educate others on standard, actual, and difference variances.
Understand department goals and metrics, participate in ABS Kaizen events as required, and recommend improvements to design, materials, productivity, and machining.
Cross-train in other areas as required, support other Howmet facilities, and train as a backup for the tool crib.
Apply troubleshooting skills and knowledge of manufacturing and quality processes and principles.