Machining Technician, Centerless Grind

About Howmet Aerospace

Howmet Aerospace Inc. (NYSE: HWM), headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. Our primary businesses focus on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems, titanium structural parts and forged wheels. With $7.4 Billion in revenue in 2024, our products play a crucial role in enabling fuel efficiency and lightweighting, contributing to our customers' success and making a positive impact on the world. To learn more about the way Howmet Aerospace Inc. is advancing the sustainability of our customers, markets, and communities where we operate, review the 2024 Environmental Social and Governance report at www.howmet.com/esg-report. Follow: LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.

Born from many well-known and long-standing brands, Howmet Fastening Systems, headquartered in Torrance, California, is the premier designer and manufacturer of aerospace and industrial fasteners, latches, fluid fittings and installation tools. Our products are used nose to tail on commercial and military aircraft, as well as on jet engines, industrial gas turbines, automobiles, commercial transportation vehicles, wind turbines, solar power systems, and construction and industrial equipment.

Howmet Fastening Systems (HFS) is seeking a Machine Technician, Centerless Grind for our Torrance, CA location. HFS is a business unit of Howmet Aerospace, headquartered in Torrance, California. We hold the number one global position in aerospace fastening systems, and we're the North American leader in commercial transportation fasteners. Our high-tech, multi-material fastening systems are found nose to tail on aircraft and aerospace engines. Our products are also critical components of industrial gas turbines, automobiles, commercial transportation vehicles, and construction and industrial equipment.

General Summary:

Set-up machines to perform various operations, by self or others, in manufacturing departments to which assigned. Able to trouble shoot all machining and tooling issues in the department as necessary.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Sets up completely and operates or sets up for operation of all standard and specialized machines in departments to which assigned.
• Sets up, according to work order and set up standard procedures, machines which have been adapted to, or designed for, specialized company products and/or processes.
• Checks parts with standard gages or precision measuring instruments and submits parts for "first article" inspection as required.
• Operates machines to ensure proper functioning and releases to and instructs operator in procedures for producing parts in conformance with specifications.
• Runs, monitors and troubleshoots equipment in production, adjusting set-up as necessary.
• Recognizes improper machine functioning and/or tooling problems and takes corrective action.
• Performs routine preventive maintenance procedures on equipment.
• Assists maintenance in troubleshooting equipment by applying knowledge of individual machine characteristics.
• Learns the set up and operation of any new machines added to the departments to which assigned.
• Performs other related tasks in departments to which assigned such as: Assembling, drilling, deburring, sorting, counting, etching, stamping, recording of parts processed and housekeeping
• Reads blueprints and has knowledge to use micrometers, calipers, comparators, thread gauges, depth micrometers and dial indicators as needed.
• Assist factory supervision and leaders in the training of machine operators.
• Parts to be lifted and/or transported may weigh up to 30 lbs.
• Keeps work area clean, safe and in an orderly fashion on a daily basis.
• Performs other tasks of equal or lesser skill as required.

Basic Requirements:

• 4+ suggested years of total experience

• Read and interpret part drawings, work instructions, policies and procedures
• Able to use the necessary measuring tools (Mircometers, Calipers, Dial Indicators, Comparator, Gages, etc) as required
• Employee must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
• 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.

Benefits/Salary:

The position includes competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package available day one of hire, including health insurance (medical, dental, vision), excellent 401k matching program, paid holidays and vacation. Howmet Aerospace curates a strong working environment through opportunities for career progression, community engagement activities, and flexible schedules contingent upon role and location. The salary range for this position is $21-$35.