2nd Shift, Machining Tech VI, Heading, Lead

Howmet Aerospace•City of Industry, CA

About The Position

Howmet Fastening Systems is seeking a second-shift Machining Tech VI, Heading, Lead at its City of Industry, California location. Howmet Fastening Systems designs and manufactures aerospace and industrial fasteners, latches, fluid fittings, and installation tools for commercial and military aircraft and a range of other industrial and transportation applications. The role independently sets up, operates, and troubleshoots heading and other process machinery, supports production and quality goals, and provides training and leadership to other machining technicians. The position requires extensive machining experience and the ability to operate and set up specific saws, cutoff machines, headers, and other standard machines in the assigned process.

Requirements

At least 14 years of experience as a machinist.
Good communication skills and knowledge of basic shop math.
Able to read, write, and understand basic instructions in English; write routine reports and correspondence; and speak effectively before groups.
Able to lift or move up to 30 pounds regularly.
Ability to learn and use measurement instruments and follow directions.
Ability to maintain a good attitude and willingness to learn.
Familiarity with Human Performance tasks.
Knowledge of measuring instruments and gages used for the operation.
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.
LOTO certification.
Ability to understand and meet department goals and metrics.
Ability to learn and understand basic Microsoft Office programs.
Understanding of Howmet's QAD ERP system.
Ability to use FIS to make quality decisions related to MDR.
Demonstrated leadership qualities and troubleshooting skills.
Employee must be legally authorized to work in the United States; employment eligibility will be verified at hire. Visa sponsorship is not available.
Employment offer is conditional on the applicant's ability to lawfully obtain access to export-controlled items.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

Communicate effectively with team members, the Production Team Leader, coworkers, customers, and auditors.
Follow instructions and complete first-piece verification.
Perform entry-level setups and understand applicable machine speeds and feeds.
Use measuring instruments and gages, read and interpret blueprints, and create layouts from part prints; determine RPM and cycle times where applicable.
Follow manufacturing, quality, and SPC requirements and maintain machine complements where applicable.
Assist supervisors and lead persons with training Machining Tech I–III and I–VI; train Machining Tech I–V in at least two operations.
Cross-train in other areas as required and support other Howmet facilities.
Understand department goals and metrics and participate in ABS Kaizen events as required.
Lead Daily Management Meetings and Toolbox Training Sessions.
Train and monitor new hires on SPC and OEE.
Serve as a trained backup for the tool crib.
Understand and explain variances, including Standard, Actual, and Difference.
Use expertise in the assigned area to recommend improvements to design, materials, productivity, and machining.
Independently set up, operate, and troubleshoot machinery for self and others, and operate all standard machines associated with the assigned process.
Operate saws independently and make tooling related to heading.
Independently operate the 80- and 100-ton machines, cutoff machines, hot and single-die headers, 56 National multi-die headers, 89 National multi-die headers, and HH1012 multi-die header.