Machining Technician I - Blind Products at Howmet Aerospace in Waco, Texas

Job Description:

About Howmet Aerospace

Howmet Aerospace Inc., 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. With nearly 1,150 granted and pending patents, the Company's differentiated technologies enable lighter, more fuel-efficient aircraft to operate with a lower carbon footprint. For more information, visit www.howmet.com

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• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of six (6) months of experience setting up and operating manual and/or CNC machine tools to perform precision metal cutting and shaping operations. This can include technical school experience.
• 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 is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) which requires U.S. person status. ITAR defines U.S. person as an U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of six (6) months of experience setting up and operating manual and/or CNC machine tools to perform precision metal cutting and shaping operations. This can include technical school experience.
• 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 is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) which requires U.S. person status. ITAR defines U.S. person as an U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

Howmet Fastening Systems is looking for a Machining Technician I in our Blind Products Department. Working to very close tolerances, this position sets up and operates a variety of manual and/or CNC metal cutting machines, reads and interprets blueprints, engineering sketches, and diagrams, and produces items for a variety of applications. This position will be based in our Waco, TX plant.

Key Responsibilities:

• Set up and operate a variety of manual and CNC metal cutting machines such as mills, lathes, grinders, drills and related equipment.
• Produce a wide range of items including, tooling for production machines, repair parts, installation tooling parts, and fastener prototypes.
• Read and interpret blueprints and sketches to determine specifications of items to be produced.
• Read gauges, micrometers, scales, calipers and related precision measuring equipment to determine item conformance to specifications.
• Work to required dimensional tolerances.
• Assists in the design, construction, and/or modifications of prototype fasteners and installation systems and provides input on product design and improvements.
• Prepare production machine tooling set-up packages and assists in set-ups.
• Perform routine maintenance and adjustments on machine tools and equipment.
• Train less experience personnel in the proper set up and operation of machining equipment.
• Prepare production reports, timecards and other reports or forms in both manual and electronic formats.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area in accordance with 5-S principles.
• Provide hand tools required for performance of assigned duties.
• Demonstrates a knowledge of and commitment to learn manufacturing principles and techniques.
• Ensure that all work activities are performed in accordance with established safety and environmental standards.
• Maintains full compliance and conducts all activities in accordance with Company policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as required.

Howmet Fastening Systems is looking for a Machining Technician I in our Blind Products Department. Working to very close tolerances, this position sets up and operates a variety of manual and/or CNC metal cutting machines, reads and interprets blueprints, engineering sketches, and diagrams, and produces items for a variety of applications. This position will be based in our Waco, TX plant.

Key Responsibilities:

• Set up and operate a variety of manual and CNC metal cutting machines such as mills, lathes, grinders, drills and related equipment.
• Produce a wide range of items including, tooling for production machines, repair parts, installation tooling parts, and fastener prototypes.
• Read and interpret blueprints and sketches to determine specifications of items to be produced.
• Read gauges, micrometers, scales, calipers and related precision measuring equipment to determine item conformance to specifications.
• Work to required dimensional tolerances.
• Assists in the design, construction, and/or modifications of prototype fasteners and installation systems and provides input on product design and improvements.
• Prepare production machine tooling set-up packages and assists in set-ups.
• Perform routine maintenance and adjustments on machine tools and equipment.
• Train less experience personnel in the proper set up and operation of machining equipment.
• Prepare production reports, timecards and other reports or forms in both manual and electronic formats.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area in accordance with 5-S principles.
• Provide hand tools required for performance of assigned duties.
• Demonstrates a knowledge of and commitment to learn manufacturing principles and techniques.
• Ensure that all work activities are performed in accordance with established safety and environmental standards.
• Maintains full compliance and conducts all activities in accordance with Company policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as required.

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