HSC Product Machinist

Howmet Aerospace•Hampton, VA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Howmet Aerospace is hiring a Product Machinist for its Hampton Structural Castings (HSC) group in Hampton, Virginia. The role involves tending one or more machine tools to machine metal and plastic workpieces to specifications in a production environment, following standardized processes and customer specifications. The available shift is 3rd shift, Monday through Friday, 10 p.m. to 6 a.m., starting Sunday night. Training is on 1st shift, Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. The starting rate is $24.52 per hour, increasing to $27.25 per hour after six months. A $1.00-per-hour shift premium applies while assigned to an off shift.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least one year of CNC manufacturing experience and/or training.
Availability for all shifts, including 2nd shift, 3rd shift, and weekend shift.
Ability to work overtime and weekends as operational needs require.
Ability to lift workpieces up to 25 pounds manually and use a hoist for heavier pieces.
Legally authorized to work in the United States; employment eligibility verification is required at hire.
Ability to lawfully obtain access to export-controlled items; employment offers are conditioned on this ability.
Application must include a resume and two professional references.

Responsibilities

Read and follow work instructions; record data manually or by computer as required.
Set up and operate drill presses, surface grinders, vertical milling machines, and engine lathes to machine parts within tolerances of ±0.0005 inches.
Lift workpieces up to 25 pounds manually and use a hoist for workpieces weighing 25 pounds or more to secure them in a fixture or device.
Inspect and measure machined workpieces using calipers, dial indicators, micrometers, pin gauges, and borematic instruments to verify conformance within ±0.0005 inches.
Log data on the company network and track parts using routing cards.
Fabricate parts from sample drawings or sketches for use within the plant.
Machine plastics and other nonmetals to specifications within ±0.002 inches.
Perform routine maintenance, including replacing worn machine accessories such as cutting tools and adding coolant to machine reservoirs; file, sand, or shape machined parts and clean parts as necessary.
Comply with company attendance policies, including regular attendance and occasional overtime.
Work both independently and as part of a team, and work with management, engineering, and other departments.
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance work processes.