Back to search
Howmet Fastening Systems (HFS) is seeking a Machining Tech, Grind on 2nd Shift for our City of Industry, California 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)
- 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
- Proficiently 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 hand feed grinding and CAM out (profile)
- Able to run straight shenk and TD grinding
- Able to run auto grind machines with 2 machine complement
- Able to prepare own tooling blades
- Exposure to surface grinder
- Able to perform own oil change
- Apply to read overlays on the comparator
- Able to set-up and run independently RSS Grinders
Basic Qualifications:
- Minimum 7 years' experience in Grind 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 $26/hr to 33/hr
