Thread Roll Operator Jobs in Santa Ana, CA (NOW HIRING)

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.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform thread roll operations on Ti screw product using Waterbury, Saspi, and Hartford thread rollers
• Perform in-cell wash, tumble, flat roll operations and run fillet roll machines as required
• Conduct 1st Article and in-process inspections, use gages to measure critical thread roll dimensions, input SPC data into computer
• Ability to perform visual inspection under microscope and detect issues resulting from thread rolling process to prevent rejects / PDRs
• Ability to follow the 3-pan system
• Perform Lock/Out Tag/Out (LOTO)
• Assist with training and development of entry level operators
• Active involvement in continuous improvement initiatives
• Follow all EHS Policies and Safety Procedures. Report all incidents immediately
• Ability to set-up and operate Threadroll machines and familiarity with tooling
• Ability to read measuring devices and interpret specifications and work instructions
• Understand routers and part drawings
• Perform dimensional inspection using QC gages and compare results to specifications
• Check parts visually under microscope, sort parts, etc.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift/move 30 lbs. (may not exceed per EHS policies)

Must be able to stand for long periods of time

Basic Requirements:

• 3 years experience operating machinery
• 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

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2-5 years' experience operating threadroll machinery
• High school diploma or GED
• Ability to set-up and operate multiple equipment types (i.e. pin heading, sleeve heading, pin rolling, band annealing, drilling and/or assembly.)
• Ability to read and interpret product prints.
• Ability to use inspection gages and instruments

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 $28.47

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

Howmet Fastening Systems (HFS) is a business unit of Howmet Aerospace, headquartered in Torrance, California. We hold the number one global position in aerospace fastening systems, and we're the North American leader in commercial transportation fasteners. Our high-tech, multi-material fastening systems are found nose to tail on aircraft and aerospace engines. Our products are also critical components of industrial gas turbines, automobiles, commercial transportation vehicles, and construction and industrial equipment.