Tooling Specialist II, Tool Prep

Howmet Aerospace•City of Industry, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Howmet Fastening Systems (HFS) is seeking a 1st Shift, Tooling Specialist II, Tool Prep for their City of Industry, California location. Howmet Aerospace Inc., headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. Their primary businesses focus on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems, titanium structural parts, and forged wheels. With $7.4 Billion in revenue in 2024, their products are crucial for fuel efficiency and lightweighting, contributing to customer success and making a positive global impact. Howmet Fastening Systems, headquartered in Torrance, California, is the premier designer and manufacturer of aerospace and industrial fasteners, latches, fluid fittings, and installation tools. Their products are utilized across commercial and military aircraft, jet engines, industrial gas turbines, automobiles, commercial transportation vehicles, wind turbines, solar power systems, and construction and industrial equipment.

Requirements

Must be able to use hands frequently for tool prep
Able and willing to run precision Harding lathe
Willing to learn to run Sunnen hone machine
Able to operate hydraulic press in a safe manner
Understand high exposure to oil
Minimum of 2 years’ experience in General Manufacturing as Machinist
Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire
This position entails access to export-controlled items and employment offers are conditioned upon an applicant’s ability to lawfully obtain access to such items

Nice To Haves

Highschool Diploma or GED Preferred
Previous Toolprep experience preferred

Responsibilities

Good communication skills & knowledge of basic shop math
Able to read, write and understand basic instructions in English
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
Able to lift/move up to 30 pounds regularly
Able to learn how to use measurement instruments
Ability to follow direction
Ability to complete first piece verification
Maintain a good attitude and be willing to learn
Communicates effectively with other team members and Production Team Leader
Be familiar with Human Performance tasks
Able to perform entry level set-ups
Understand the speeds and feeds pertaining to the machine they are operating (where applicable)
Knowledge of all measuring instruments and gages for their operation
Able to speak effectively before groups of co-workers, customers, auditors, etc.
Able to read and interpret blue prints
Working knowledge in manufacturing and quality processes and principles
Able to comply to all SPC daily Requirements (if applicable)