Machining Tech, Davennport at Howmet Aerospace in Fullerton, California

Job Description:

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. The Company's sales for 2022 approximated $5.7 billion. The Company's primary businesses focus on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems, titanium structural parts and forged wheels. With nearly 1,150 granted and pending patents, the Company's differentiated technologies promote more fuel efficiency for aircraft and commercial transportation. For more information, visit www.howmet.com , including content shared during the Company's May 2022 Technology Day.

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Howmet is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email TalentAcquisitionCoE_Howmet@howmet.comBasic 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.


• 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; or five or more years related experience and/or training as a Screw Machine Set Up Operator; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

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

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 $20.00 to $36.00.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.


• 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; or five or more years related experience and/or training as a Screw Machine Set Up Operator; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

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

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 $20.00 to $36.00.Howmet Fastening Systems (HFS) is seeking a Machining Tech V, Davenport- Screw Machine Operator for at our aerospace manufacturing facility in the Fullerton, CA. 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.

This position sets up and operates multiple spindle automatic screw machines. Incumbent will have control to make minor adjustments to the process or machine after tasks are assigned.

• Independently makes complete set up of automatic screw machines.


• Selects, mounts, and adjusts cutting tools; regulates time cycles; sets machine speeds, feeds and stops.


• Selects and positions gears and cams as called out on screw machine layout.


• Works from orders, screw machine part prints and screw machine layouts.


• Operates machines to perform turning, drilling, reaming, facing, tapping, threading, forming and other operations within the capacity of the machine.


• Sets up machine to produce parts to close tolerances. Checks parts intermittently to specified dimensions.


• Recognizes improper machine functioning or cutting action of tools; troubleshoots and makes proper adjustments.


• Re sharpens tooling using support equipment.


• Applies complete knowledge of machinists hand and measuring tools.


• Applies knowledge of metals, alloys, cutting oils and coolants, as required.


• Performs S.P.C. charting from predetermined dimensions.


• Performs knitting task.


• 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.


• Must be able to set up and run Davenport Screw Machines


• Performs other tasks of equal or lesser skill as required.

Howmet Fastening Systems (HFS) is seeking a Machining Tech V, Davenport- Screw Machine Operator for at our aerospace manufacturing facility in the Fullerton, CA. 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.

This position sets up and operates multiple spindle automatic screw machines. Incumbent will have control to make minor adjustments to the process or machine after tasks are assigned.

• Independently makes complete set up of automatic screw machines.


• Selects, mounts, and adjusts cutting tools; regulates time cycles; sets machine speeds, feeds and stops.


• Selects and positions gears and cams as called out on screw machine layout.


• Works from orders, screw machine part prints and screw machine layouts.


• Operates machines to perform turning, drilling, reaming, facing, tapping, threading, forming and other operations within the capacity of the machine.


• Sets up machine to produce parts to close tolerances. Checks parts intermittently to specified dimensions.


• Recognizes improper machine functioning or cutting action of tools; troubleshoots and makes proper adjustments.


• Re sharpens tooling using support equipment.


• Applies complete knowledge of machinists hand and measuring tools.


• Applies knowledge of metals, alloys, cutting oils and coolants, as required.


• Performs S.P.C. charting from predetermined dimensions.


• Performs knitting task.


• 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.


• Must be able to set up and run Davenport Screw Machines


• Performs other tasks of equal or lesser skill as required.

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