Entry Level Honing Machine Operator Jobs in California

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 $7.4 Billion in revenue in 2024, 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 2024 Environmental Social and Governance report at www.howmet.com/esg-report. Follow: LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.

Born from many well-known and long-standing brands, Howmet Fastening Systems, headquartered in Torrance, California, is the premier designer and manufacturer of aerospace and industrial fasteners, latches, fluid fittings and installation tools. Our products are used nose to tail on commercial and military aircraft, as well as on jet engines, industrial gas turbines, automobiles, commercial transportation vehicles, wind turbines, solar power systems, and construction and industrial equipment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Good communication skills & knowledge of basic shop math                                               
• Able to read, write and understand basic instructions in English                           
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence                                           
• Able to lift/move up to 30 pounds regularly   
• Able to learn how to use measurement instruments                                                                                   
• Ability to follow direction
• Ability to complete first piece verification 
• Maintain a good attitude and be willing to learn
• Communicates effectively with other team members and Production Team Leader
• Be familiar with Human Performance tasks 
• Able to perform entry level set-ups                                             
• Understand the speeds and feeds pertaining to the machine they are operating (where applicable)                               
• Knowledge of all measuring instruments and gages for their operation
• Able to speak effectively before groups of co-workers, customers, auditors, etc. 
• Able to read and interpret blue prints
• Working knowledge in manufacturing and quality processes and principles 
• Able to comply to all SPC daily Requirements (if applicable)
• Able to understand and maintain machine complements (when applicable)
• LOTO certified
• Able to assist supervisor and lead person in the training of Machining Tech I-III 
• Able to cross train in other areas as required 
• Able to understand and meet department goals & metrics 
• Participate in ABS Kaizen events as required
• Independently sets up, operates, and trouble shoots machinery for self/others
• Able to operate all standard machines related to the process in their assigned process
• Able to assist supervisor and lead person in the training of Machining Tech I-V
• Have the ability to support other Howmet facilities 
• Able to demonstrate excellent troubleshooting skills
• Ability to use and demonstrate expertise in area to make recommendations to management to improve design, material, productivity, and/or machining  
• dependently run and set-up hand feed T/R machines and 10/20 frame
• Independently run and set up Waterbury/Hartford hand feed T/R machines
• Independently run and set up the 30 frame Reed T/R machine
• Independently run and set-up automatic T/R machines 0/10/20/30 frame
• Able to run Menn and Saspi T/R machines

Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience 

• Highschool or GED preferred 
• Minimum of 8 years’ experience as a machinist required

Language Skills                                                 

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, work instructions, policies and procedure in English   

Mathematical Skills                                                      

• Ability to comprehend basic shop math (algebra) 

Physical Demands 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. 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 regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

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 frequently exposed to lifting, pushing and/or pulling parts and pans up to 30 pounds. The noise level in the work environment is loud, and proper PPE is required at all times on manufacturing shop floor. 

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 $33/hr to $42/hr