Machining Technician_Sheet Metal

Howmet Fastening Systems (HFS) is seeking a Machining Technician II in our Fullerton, 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

Operates and maintains, after set-up by others, any or all standard or specialized production machines in use by the company including but not limited to lathes, mills and drillers.  Operator will be held to established production and quality standards. Incumbent will have control to make minor adjustments to the process or machines after tasks are assigned.

• After set-up by others, operates various standard and specialized machines to precision tolerances and maintains set-ups completed by others.
•  Performs minor adjustments and tool changes.              
• Operates one or more machines according to crew size called out on work order.                   
• Performs typical operations as: Loading parts/material into bins, hoppers and feeders; removing finished parts; and operating switches, pedals, and levers, uses standard gauges to check part
• Observes operations for malfunction or improper processing; corrects or reports them as needed. If the malfunction cannot be corrected, stops the process and contacts supervisor.
• Performs other related tasks in departments to which assigned such as: Assembling, drilling, deburring, sorting, counting, etching, stamping, recording of parts processed and housekeeping
• Required to check multiple operations on a part, such as: O.D., I.D., overall height, thread gauging, perpendicularity gauge, etc. 
• Reads micrometers, indicators, plug gauges, and thread gauges. Reads work order routers and related blueprints, sets-up and maintains S.P.C. charts.
• Must have an understanding of cutting tools, drills and taps                              
• Performs required S.P.C. to establish machine capability for all machines in the department. 
• Responsible for submitting “first article” to print. 
• Assist factory supervision and leaders in the training of machine operators.
• Parts to be lifted and/or transported may weigh up to 30 lbs.     
• Keeps work area clean, safe and in an orderly fashion on a daily basis.
• Performs other tasks of equal or lesser skill as required.

Basic Qualifications:

• Willing to learn or have a working knowledge in manufacturing and quality processes and principles 
• Prior machining experience 
• Knowledge of measuring instruments and gages for their operation 
• Read and interpret blueprints 
• Understand the speeds and feeds pertaining to the machine they are operating (where applicable) 
• 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. 

Physical Demands:  

• Must be able to lift/move 30 lbs. (may not exceed per EHS policies) 
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time.