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 2021 approximated $5 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.

Howmet Fastening Systems (HFS) is seeking a Machine Technician IV, Grinder 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.

Job Duties and Responsibilities
Set up and operate Blohm grinders to grind thread forms, square dies, chamfer. Operate conventional grinders, can set-up difficult surface and cylindrical fixtures on machines, centerless grinders.

Sets up and operates grinding equipment, including but not limited to, Thru feed grinders, Blohm grinders, Conversion grinders, Magerle flat dies, Magerle veri-lite, Point grinders, Centerless grinders, cylindrical dies, Normac grinders and Studer grinders and any other type of grinder for production and experimental work orders. Operator will be held to established production and quality standards. Incumbent will have control to make minor adjustments to the process or machine after tasks are assigned.

• Plans the set-up and sequence of operations on special and assigned grinding work by studying work orders, part prints, engineering drawings or other instructions.
• Sets up and operates squaring dies, buffing dies and chamfer dies, following set up procedures, including through-feed and in-feed grinding machines; using proper blades, profile templates and appropriate die mounds for jobs.

• Check dimensions, finish, material and nature of part to determine feed and speed and other set-up information to hold specified tolerances and obtain required finish.
• Make complete set-up of all grinders by selecting and mounting suitable type, size and grade of grinding wheel, holding fixtures and attachments.
• Positions, aligns, and secures parts, using any type of holding fixture that may be required.
• Make machine adjustments, dress, true and shape grinding wheels as required. Changes wheels, and dresses wheels to prescribed forms; straight grinding or profiled grinding. Check parts for finish and dimension with use of precision measuring instruments. Make such minor repairs as may be required in set-up and operations.
• May set-up machines for operation by others.
• May be required to train others in the department.
• Troubleshoots problems in both parts to be worked on, and machine problems.
• Parts to be lifted and/or transported may weigh up to 30 lbs.
• Keeps work area and equipment clean, safe and in an orderly fashion on a daily fashion.
• Ability to work on a 2nd shift schedule.
• P erforms other tasks of equal or lesser skill as required.

Basic Qualifications:

• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) preferred.
• Minimum 6 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and 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. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

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 . The salary range for this position is $18.91 to $25.53.