Machining Tech IV, Davenport

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

General Summary:

Set-up primary machines, such as davenports, to perform various operations, by self or others, in manufacturing departments to which assigned. Able to trouble shoot all machining and tooling issues in the department as necessary.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Sets up completely and operates or sets up for operation of all standard and specialized machines in departments to which assigned.
• Sets up, according to work order and set up standard procedures, machines which have been adapted to, or designed for, specialized company products and/or processes. 
• Checks parts with standard gages or precision measuring instruments and submits parts for “first article” inspection as required.                                                                       
• Operates machines to ensure proper functioning and releases to and instructs operator in procedures for producing parts in conformance with specifications.   
• Runs, monitors and troubleshoots equipment in production, adjusting set-up as necessary.
• Recognizes improper machine functioning and/or tooling problems and takes corrective action.
• Performs routine preventive maintenance procedures on equipment.     
• Assists maintenance in troubleshooting equipment by applying knowledge of individual machine characteristics.
• Perform Statistical Process Control (SPC) and System 21 & 22 per part print as required
• Learns the set up and operation of any new machines added to the departments to which assigned. 
• Performs other related tasks in departments to which assigned such as: Assembling, drilling, deburring, sorting, counting, etching, stamping, recording of parts processed and housekeeping
• Reads blueprints and has knowledge to use micrometers, calipers, comparators, thread gauges, depth micrometers and dial indicators as needed.
• 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.
• Performs other tasks of equal or lesser skill as required.

Experience and Background:

• Read and interpret part drawings, work instructions, policies and procedures 
• Know basic troubleshooting skills                                                                                     
• Adjusts machine parts and tooling                                                                               
• Perform 1st piece verification process per part print                                                                               
• Perform LOTO                                                                   
• Perform Preventative Maintenance sheet                                         
• Perform SPC and System 21 & 22 per part print                                                                                       
• Ability to calculate feeds and speeds 
• Able to set up machine per layout
• Ability to operate multiple machines
• Maintains good quality work products
• Meet or exceed productivity and quality goals

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum of 4+ Years of manufacturing experience or relevant machinery 
• Able to use the necessary measuring tools (Micrometers, Calipers, Dial Indicators, Comparator, Gages, etc) as required 
• ​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.

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 $26-35/hr.