Machining Tech II

• Locations 800 S State College, Fullerton, CA, 92831, US
• Job Schedule Full time
• Remote Work Schedule Availability? None
• Export-Controlled Data 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

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 light weighting, 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  . Follow:

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Howmet Fastening Systems (HFS) is seeking a Machine Tech IIfor our Fullerton, 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.

Operates and maintains, after set-up by others, any or all standard or specialized production machines in use by the company including but not limited to tappers, drillers, crimp and presses. Operator will be held to established production and quality standards. Incumbent will have control to make minor adjustments to the process or machines after tasks are assigned.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• After set-up by others, operates various standard and specialized machines to precision tolerances and maintains set-ups completed by others.
• Performs minor adjustments and tool changes.
• Operates one or more machines according to crew size called out on work order.
• Performs typical operations as:
  Loading parts/material into bins, hoppers and feeders; removing finished parts; and operating switches, pedals, and levers, uses standard gauges to check part
• Observes operations for malfunction or improper processing; corrects or reports them as needed. If the malfunction cannot be corrected, stops the process and contacts supervisor.
• Performs other related tasks in departments to which assigned such as:
  Assembling, drilling, deburring, sorting, counting, etching, stamping, recording of parts processed and housekeeping
• Required to check multiple operations on a part, such as: O.D., I.D., overall height, thread gauging, perpendicularity gauge, etc.
• Reads micrometers, indicators, plug gauges, and thread gauges. Reads work order routers and related blueprints, sets-up and maintains S.P.C. charts.
• Must have an understanding of cutting tools, drills and taps
• Performs required S.P.C. to establish machine capability for all machines in the department.
• Responsible for submitting “first article” to print.
• 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 Qualifications:

• Willing to learn or have a working knowledge in manufacturing and quality processes and principles
• One to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Prior machining experience
• Able to read/interpret part drawings, use quality tools (calipers, mics, comparators)
• Read and interpret blueprints
• Understand the speeds and feeds pertaining to the machine they are operating (where applicable)
• Employees 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.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift/move 30 lbs. (may not exceed per EHS policies)
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time
• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.
• Frequently required to stand and sit.
• Occasionally required to walk and talk or hear.
• Occasionally lifts and/or moves up to 30 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with…