Basic Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED preferred. Minimum of 3 years’ experience in CNC 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.
 

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 $21.00-$26.00.

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 $6.6 billion in revenue in 2023, 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 2023 Environmental Social and Governance report at www.howmet.com/esg-report.

Howmet Fastening Systems is looking for a CNC Operator 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.

Job Duties and Responsibilities 
With minimum supervision, sets-up and runs assigned CNC Machines within the standard time per router. Must be familiar with programming and editing. Must be familiar with ID and OD threading. Must be willing to work in team environment. Must be able to use various types of measuring tools. Be familiar with various types of materials. Work closely with leads.

Must be able to follow work order and verbal instructions Run multiple machines as required Actively employs set-up reduction techniques to minimize “internal” activities, drive down change-over times and increase productivity Maintains a clean and orderly workplace in accordance with 5S standards Active involvement in Autonomous Maintenance program Perform Preventative Maintenance per daily schedule Perform first piece verification process per part print as required Responsible for producing and maintaining high level quality parts Perform Lock/Out Tag/Out (LOTO) Run production parts according to specifications, work instructions and quality standards Check all work with appropriate measuring tools and make offsets and edits as required Active involvement in continuous improvement initiatives   Follow all EHS Policies and Procedures. Report all incidents immediately

 Knowledge and Skills

Must be able to read and interpret blueprints and work instructions Understanding of cutting tools (offset and geometry) and must know “G” and “M” Codes Must know basic troubleshooting Must be able to move and lift up to 30 lbs (may not exceed per EHS policies) Understanding of 5S principals; Sort, Simplify, Shine, Standardize, and Sustain Must be able to use the necessary measuring tools (Micrometers, Calipers, Dial Indicators, Comparator, Gages, etc) as required Must be Lock, Tag, and Verify (LTV) authorized within a year of employment  SPC knowledge highly desirable, mathematical skill and system 22  Must have good communication skills  Must be able to read, write and understand English