Machining Tech II

Job Location

800 S State College, Fullerton, CA, 92831, US

Howmet Aerospace Inc. (NYSE: HWM) is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. Our core businesses include jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems, titanium structural parts, and forged wheels. With $7.4 B in revenue in 2024, we enable fuel‑efficiency and light weighting while impacting customers and communities. Howmet Fastening Systems (HFS), a Torrance‑based business unit, is the world’s number one aerospace fastening system manufacturer and the North American leader in commercial transportation fasteners.

It is looking for a Machine Tech II at our Fullerton, CA location.

• 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.
• Typical operations include loading parts/material into bins, hoppers, and feeders; removing finished parts; and operating switches, pedals, and levers, using standard gauges to check parts.
• 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, and perpendicularity gauge.
• Reads micrometers, indicators, plug gauges, and thread gauges; reads work orders, routers, and related blueprints; sets up and maintains S.P.C. charts.
• Has 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.
• Assists factory supervision and leaders in training machine operators.
• Parts to be lifted and/or transported may weigh up to 30 lb.
• Keeps work area clean, safe and orderly on a daily basis.
• Performs other tasks of equal or lesser skill as required.

• 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 and use quality tools (calipers, micrometers, comparators).
• Reads and interprets blueprints.
• Understands 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 required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Aerospace/fastener machining experience.

• Must be able to lift/move 30 lb (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, 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 disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level is usually moderate, though it may be occasionally loud enough where hearing protection is required.

Work hours are 5 days, 8 hours a day, with overtime to meet demands of the job.

The position includes competitive wages and a comprehensive…