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. The Company's sales for 2021 approximated $5 billion. The Company's primary businesses focus on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems, titanium structural parts and forged wheels. With nearly 1,150 granted and pending patents, the Company's differentiated technologies promote more fuel efficiency for aircraft and commercial transportation. For more information, visit , including content shared during the Company's May 2022 Technology Day.

Howmet Fastening Systems is seeking a Machining Tech I in 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.

Primary Purpose

The primary function of this position is to set up and operate all types of centerless grinders, abrasive cut-off machines, double disc grinders and any other type of grinder for production and experimental work orders. Operator will be held to established production and quality standards. Incumbent will have control to make minor adjustments to the process or machine after tasks are assigned. This position may handle confidential information.

Major Activities

• Set up all machines, following set up procedures, including through-feed and in-feed grinding machines; using proper blades, profile templates and appropriate die mounds for jobs. Operations are completed to a level to satisfy standards/quotas as listed on blueprints.
• Checks dimensions and finish to close tolerances. Changes wheels, and dresses wheels to prescribed forms; straight grinding or profiled grinding.
• Positions, aligns, and secures parts, using any type of holding fixture that may be required
• Sets up cut-off machines using proper tooling and may set up machines for operation by others.
• Perform S.P.C. on all orders. Required to perform daily TPM (as required).
• Keeps work area clean, safe in an orderly fashion on a daily basis.
• Performs other tasks of equal or lesser skill as required.

Essential Knowledge & Skills

• Must have demonstrated skills in the area of communications, dependability and teamwork.
• Must be able to read various precision measuring instruments.
• Must be able to read blueprints, and work orders and be able to understand basic concepts of S.P.C. and set-up/maintain an S.P.C. chart.

Basic Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years grinding experience.
• 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
• 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

Preferred Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED

Benefits/Salary:

The position includes competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package, 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 $19.00 to $25.00.