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Nvidia

Senior Product Marketing Manager

Santa Clara, CA · Hybrid

$142K - $186K/yr

Today, we're tapping the boundless possibilities of AI to invent the next era of computing. Doing what's never been done before takes vision, innovation, and the world's best talent. As an NVIDIAN ...

Excelta Corporation

Shop Technician

Buellton, CA · On-site

$27 - $32/hr

Operate equipment including belt and wheel grinders, surface grinders, vertical mills, drilling/tapping equipment, and other shop machinery. * Assemble, fit, and modify fabricated components using ...

Excelta Corporation

Shop Technician

Buellton, CA

$27 - $32/hr

Operate equipment including belt and wheel grinders, surface grinders, vertical mills, drilling/tapping equipment, and other shop machinery. * Assemble, fit, and modify fabricated components using ...

Aerotek

MIG/TIG Welder

Newark, CA

$22.25 - $27/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Prepare all weld areas, including cleaning, fitting, and tapping with drill fixtures when required. * Ensure all welded parts meet company and customer quality standards and comply with specified ...

LISI

GENERAL OPERATOR II-1st Shift

Hacienda Heights, CA · On-site

$23.81 - $28/hr

Drill, Milling, Trim, Tapping, Crimping, Vision, Stamping, Marking, Deburr, Manual Punch Press, EDM and Auto Assembly. General Operator II must maintain the expected level of competency for ...

Machina Labs

Machine Production Technician

Chatsworth, CA · On-site

$23 - $28/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • PTO

Execute structural upfits and modifications (drilling, tapping, cutting, deburring, touch-up finishing). * Safely rig, lift, and position heavy components (up to 15 tons) using forklifts, cranes, and ...

Excelta Corporation

Shop Technician

Buellton, CA · On-site

Operate equipment including belt and wheel grinders, surface grinders, vertical mills, drilling/tapping equipment, and other shop machinery. * Assemble, fit, and modify fabricated components using ...

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What are the key skills and qualifications needed for tapping?

To excel as a Tapping Operator, you typically need strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and experience with metalworking or industrial machinery. Familiarity with tapping machines, hand tools, blueprint reading, and often a vocational or technical certification are advantageous. Good problem-solving skills, teamwork, and a focus on workplace safety help individuals stand out. These capabilities are vital for maintaining high quality, efficient production, and a safe working environment.

What does a tapping operator do?

As a Tapping Operator, your daily responsibilities usually include setting up and operating tapping machines, monitoring the production process, adjusting machine settings, inspecting finished parts for quality, and performing basic equipment maintenance. You will often work closely with other machine operators, quality assurance personnel, and supervisors to ensure smooth workflow and meet production targets. Attention to detail and the ability to troubleshoot minor equipment issues are key parts of the role. This hands-on work environment requires both technical know-how and the ability to work collaboratively within a team.

What is tapping?

A Tapping job typically involves operating machinery to drill or cut threads into metal, plastic, or other materials. Workers in this role may use manual or automated tapping machines to ensure precise threading for fasteners, bolts, or assembly components. They must follow technical specifications, inspect finished products for quality, and maintain equipment for optimal performance. Attention to detail and knowledge of machining processes are essential for efficiency and accuracy.

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4X10 Shift - Tap Machine Operator

Howmet Aerospace

Brea, CA

$20 - $25/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 4 days ago

Howmet Aerospace rating

7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

Based on 161 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

48th of 72 rated aerospace companies

Job description

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Operates tapping machine equipment to produce parts according to specifications and/or special instructions.

• Understands and uses drawings, manuals, and work instructions to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished work-piece, sequence of operations, and setup requirements.

• Starts and observes on-going machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining, and adjusts machine controls or control media as required.

• Verifies conformance of finished work-piece to specifications.

• Inspects parts for quality and appropriate tolerance using measuring tools such as micrometers, calipers, and comparators.

• Understand tapping sequence

• Keep tooling clean and in working order

Compensation:

$20/hr.-$25/hr.


Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).

• Working experience of manufacturing environment.

• A minimum of 0-3 years related industrial machine shop experience or equivalent combination of education and 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

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