Howmet Fastening Systems (HFS) is seeking a 1st Shift, Machining Tech III, Heading for our City of Industry, California location.
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.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
• Good communication skills & knowledge of basic shop math
• Able to read, write and understand basic instructions in English
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
• Able to lift/move up to 30 pounds regularly
• Able to learn how to use measurement instruments
• Ability to follow direction
• Ability to complete first piece verification
• Maintain a good attitude and be willing to learn
• Communicates effectively with other team members and Production Team Leader
• Be familiar with Human Performance tasks
• Able to perform entry level set-ups
• Understand the speeds and feeds pertaining to the machine they are operating (where applicable) • Knowledge of all measuring instruments and gages for their operation
• Able to speak effectively before groups of co-workers, customers, auditors, etc.
• Able to read and interpret blue prints
• Working knowledge in manufacturing and quality processes and principles
• Able to comply to all SPC daily Requirements (if applicable)
• Able to understand and maintain machine complements (when applicable)
• LOTO certified
• Able to assist supervisor and lead person in the training of Machining Tech I-III
• Able to cross train in other areas as required
• Able to understand and meet department goals & metrics
• Participate in ABS Kaizen events as required
• Independently sets up, operates, and trouble shoots machinery for self/others
• Able to operate all standard machines related to the process in their assigned process
• Able to run saws independently
• Able to make own tooling related to heading
• Able to run the 80 and 100 ton independently
• Proficiently run the cut off machines
• Able to run and set-up hot and single die headers independently
• Able to be cross trained on running and set-up on 56 National Multi-die headers
Basic Qualifications:
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a machinist 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
Preferred Qualifications:
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred
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. The salary range for this position is $25hr to $30hr