Machining Tech, Chucker

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 Machine Tech, Chucker 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.

General Summary:

Sets up and operates the Chucker or various secondary operations by self or others, in manufacturing departments to which assigned.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Sets up and can operate one or more single or multi-spindle chucking machines to perform machining operations in departments to which assigned
  • turning/ boring
  • threading
• Sets up machines, according to work order set standard procedures, specialized company products, and/or processes
• Learns the set up and operation of any new machines added to the departments to which assigned
• Checks parts with standard gauges or precision measuring instruments and submits parts for inspection as required
• Operates machines to ensure proper functioning and releases to and instructs operator in procedures for producing parts in conformance with specifications
• SPC Charting as required
• Keeps work are clean, safe, and in an orderly fashion on a daily basis
• Performs other tasks as required
• Reads blueprints and has knowledge to use micrometers, calipers, comparators, thread gauges, depth micrometers and dial indicators as needed.

Education:

High school diploma, general education degree (GED), or Trade School preferred

Experience and Background:

• Minimum 2 years of total experience
• Can perform entry level set-ups
• 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 $22.00- $30.00.