Basic Requirements:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.​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.

Work Environment 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts. 

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate; however, it may be occasionally loud enough where hearing protection is required.

Work hours – 5 days, 8 hours a day, with overtime to meet the demands of the job. 

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 $16.79-$26.70.

Howmet Fastening Systems (HFS) is seeking a Machine Tech I, Auto Tap- 2nd Shift 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.

Summary 

Operates, after set-up by others, various production machines and performs light bench, hand and assembly operations in the department to which assigned. Operator will be held to established production and quality standards. Operator will have control to make minor adjustments to the process or machine after tasks are assigned.

Major Activities

After set up by others, takes specific instructions and operates various standard and specialized machines including but not limited to Tappers/Drillers, Crimpers, Pointers and Presses.

Perform such typical operations as loading parts or material into bins, hoppers and feeds; removing finished parts; operating switches, pedals and levers. 

Observes operation for malfunction or improper processing of parts and corrects/reports.

Responsible for submitting “First Article” 

Uses standard gauges to check parts according to specification. 

Perform related tasks in departments to which assigned such as; assembling, drilling, deburring, sorting, counting, etching, stamping and recording of parts processed.

Parts to be lifted and/or transported may weigh up to 30 lbs.      

Must read blueprints and have knowledge to use micrometers, calipers, comparators, thread gauges, depth micrometers and dial indicators as needed and read blueprints.

Train other operators as required

Keeps work area clean, safe and in an orderly fashion on a daily basis.

Performs other tasks of equal or lesser skill as required.

Essential Knowledge & Skills

Must have good communication skills and know basic shop math Must be able to read, write and understand EnglishMust be able to lift/move up to 30 lbs. (may not exceed per EHS Policies)