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Tooling Specialist II, Tool Prep

Howmet Aerospace

City Of Industry, CA

$22 - $30/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 17 days ago


Howmet Aerospace rating

7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

Based on 161 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

47th of 71 rated aerospace companies


Job description

Howmet Fastening Systems (HFS) is seeking a 1st Shift, Tooling Specialist II, Tool Prep for our City of Industry, California location.

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

  • 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)
  • Must be able to use hands frequently for tool prep
  • Able and willing to run precision Harding lathe     
  • Willing to learn to run Sunnen hone machine         
  • Able to operate hydraulic press in a safe manner       
  • Understands high exposure to oil  

Basic Qualifications

  • Minimum of 2 years’ experience in General Manufacturing as Machinist 
  • 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.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Highschool Diploma or GED Preferred
  • Previous Toolprep experience preferred

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 $22.00 to $30.00 depending on experience.


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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