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  • Typically requires certifications in grinding and machine operation
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  • Employed by manufacturing companies or contractors
  • Focuses on operating centerless grinding machines to produce precise parts

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Centerless Grinder

Howmet Aerospace

Brea, CA • On-site

$26 - $36/hr

Full-time

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Howmet Aerospace rating

7.9

Company rating: 7.9 out of 10

Based on 160 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

45th of 72 rated aerospace companies

Job description

Howmet Aerospace Inc. (NYSE: HWM), headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. Our primary businesses focus on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems, titanium structural parts and forged wheels. With $8.3 Billion in revenue in 2025, our products play a crucial role in enabling fuel efficiency and lightweighting, contributing to our customers' success and making a positive impact on the world. To learn more about the way Howmet Aerospace Inc. is advancing the sustainability of our customers, markets, and communities where we operate, review the 2025 Environmental Social and Governance report at www.howmet.com/esg-report. Follow: LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Howmet is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We 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.com

Basic Qualifications

'         High School Diploma or GED.

'         Good communication skills.

'         Ability to read and interpret blueprints.

'         Experience using Inspection Tools (Micrometer, Caliper, Drop gages, etc.)

'         Minimum of 5 years of related experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

'         Experience with Cincinnati Centerless Grinders.

Physical Requirements:

'         Visual acuity for detailed work.

'         Must be able to lift 50 pounds from floor to waist and waist to floor periodically.

'         Must be able to stand for the entire shift.

Must be able to work in an un-air conditioned shop environment.

Salary Range: $26.00-36.00/hr

Shift: Centerless Grinder Set Up Operator ' 1st Shift

 

Position Overview:

The Centerless Grinder Set Up Operator will set-up and operate one Cincinnati #2 OM Center-Less Grinding Machine. While operating the machine the operator will follow the quality policy of 3V Fasteners.''''''''

 

Key Responsibilities:

'         Plan and perform close tolerance set-ups with multiple material types.

'         Responsible for training, instructing and setting-up for lower level employees.

'         Set-up and operate while no set-ups for others are required.

'         Establish proper grinding wheel speeds and stock removal rates for optimum efficiency.

'         Identify necessary gages for each job.

'         Perform 1st article inspection, referring to the part print, before operating or turning over to another operator

'         Actively participates in continuous improvement activities to assist team in meeting daily goals of: Quality and Productivity.

'         Maintain a clean and safe work environment.

'         Works with minimal supervision to independently perform the job of Set-up Grind Operator.

'         Set-up and operate one Cincinnati #2 OM Grinding Machine.

'         Maintain high quality standards.

'         Read and understand work instructions.

'         Completes assigned tasks in a timely manner.

'         Completes router, inspection sheet and inputs set-up/production information into LTS production tracking.

'         Observes all safety regulation.

'         Performs other duties as required.

Report any equipment defects, unsafe or hazardous conditions, or material shortages to the supervisor.

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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. 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.

Industry

Aviation

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Pittsburgh, PA, US

Year founded

1888

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