Entry Level Structural Engineering Jobs in Irvine, CA

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.

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Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years' experience as a machinist required
• Employee 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:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) 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 $25hr to $30hr
 

Howmet Fastening Systems (HFS) is seeking a 1st Shift, Machining Tech III, Heading for our City of Industry, California location.

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 run saws independently 
    Able to make own tooling related to heading
    Able to run the 80 and 100 ton independently
    Proficiently run the cut off machines
    Able to run and set-up hot and single die headers independently 
    Able to be cross trained on running and set-up on 56 National Multi-die headers