Howmet Aerospace
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Howmet Fastening Systems is looking for a CNC Operator 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.
Operates single or multi-spindle CNC drilling machines to perform drilling, reaming, boring, tapping, grooving, slotting, and related machining operations. Follows established procedures and work instructions, inspects completed work to ensure conformance with specifications, and reports equipment malfunctions or issues to the appropriate personnel.
CNC Operation: Set up and operate CNC equipment to produce parts according to engineering drawings, specifications, work instructions, and quality standards.
Blueprint Reading & Inspection: Read and interpret blueprints and use precision measuring instruments to perform first-piece and in-process inspections.
Machine Setup: Perform entry-level setups, including tooling, fixtures, offsets, and applicable speeds and feeds.
Quality & SPC: Perform required SPC measurements and calculations and complete production and quality documentation.
Tooling & Maintenance: Maintain tooling and gauges and perform routine machine inspections, preventative maintenance, and Autonomous Maintenance activities.
Production Support: Stage materials, prepare tooling, maintain machine readiness, and communicate production, quality, or equipment issues to the Team Leader or Supervisor.
Continuous Improvement & 5S: Participate in continuous improvement activities, set up reduction, 5S, and housekeeping to improve safety, quality, and productivity.
Safety: Follow all EHS policies and procedures, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), and maintain a safe and orderly work environment.
Other Duties: Performs other tasks of equal or lesser skill as required.
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
High School Diploma or GED preferred.
1+ years of operating machinery or CNC Certificate preferred.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, manufacturing drawings, and work instructions in English.
Basic shop math skills, including algebra; SPC knowledge preferred.
Ability to use precision measuring instruments and gauges, including micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, comparators, and other applicable gauges.
Basic knowledge of CNC machining, cutting tools, tool offsets, and machine setup; ability to learn CNC lathe setup and operate multiple machines, where applicable.
Understanding of 5S, preventative maintenance, first-piece verification, and applicable quality processes.
Ability to obtain and perform Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) authorization.
Ability to lift to 30 pounds regularly.
Follows all safety procedures and properly uses required equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE).
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
The employee is responsible for maintaining fitness-for-duty while holding the above-described position and should be able to perform the essential tasks of the position in a safe, appropriate and effective manner. This refers to the physical, mental and emotional duties of the job.
Must be able to lift/move 30 lbs. (may not exceed per EHS policies)
Must be able to stand for long periods of time
Reaching above and below, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and bending.
Need to be able to wear safety steel toe shoes and walk around shop floor environment as needed.
Be able to remove dangling jewelry for shop floor assigned tasks, and wear hearing protection as needed.
The position includes competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package available day one of hire, 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 $22-$26/hr.
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