Tooling Specialist IV, Tool Prep

Howmet Fastening Systems (HFS) is seeking a Tooling Specialist IV, Tool Prep on 1st Shift at our City of Industry, CA location.

Howmet Fastening Systems (HFS) holds the number one global market position in aerospace fastening systems, and we’re the North American leader in commercial transportation fasteners.  Headquartered in Torrance, CA; HFS employs over 5,000 people in 11 countries at 24 locations. 

HFS is a business unit of Howmet Aerospace (NYSE:HWM), headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. The Company’s primary businesses focus on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems and titanium structural parts necessary for mission-critical performance and efficiency in aerospace and defense applications, as well as forged wheels for commercial transportation. Howmet Aerospace is transforming the next phase of more fuel-efficient, quieter aerospace engines and sustainable ground transportation. For more information, visit www.howmet.com. Follow @howmet: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• 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)
• Must be able to use hands frequently for tool prep
• Able and willing to run precision Harding lathe     
• Willing to learn to run Sunnen hone machine         
• Able to operate hydraulic press in a safe manner       
• Understands high exposure to oil  
• Able to interface with Planning, Heading
• Able to understand the daily management boards •Able to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written or verbal from blue prints and or sketches.
• Able to work accurately to meet precise tolerances of (+ - .001). •Material knowledge of tool steels and carbide
• Maintain proper identification of parts and ensure accurate, reliable records are documented and maintained. •Able to perform basic set-up of one tool room style machines (precision hardinge , sunnen hone, etc.) with minimum assistance
• Able to work on carbide dies
• Performs dimensional inspection by using micrometers, indicators, calipers and comparators, and other precision instruments as needed
• Set-up and operate any and all Tool Room machines, including lathes, Hones, Presses, Surface grinders and Tool & Cutter
• Able to work accurately to meet precise tolerances of (+ - .00025).
• Determines from blueprints, the work order tooling requirements needed to produce part (tool).
• Able to prioritizing work order for machining center operated
• Able to recommend repair, maintenance, or replacement of equipment.
• Able to support other shifts for tooling needs as required by business