Howmet Aerospace

Howmet Aerospace

Machine Operator

Brea, CA, United States · Contract

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About the role

  • Machine Operator will be held to established production and quality standards.
  • Machine Operator will have control to make minor adjustments to the process or machine after tasks are assigned.
  • The salary range for this position ___$17.38____ - ___$27.63____.

Responsibilities

  • Reads and interprets blueprints, work instructions, and specifications to perform assigned operations.
  • Assists in training operators and supports departmental production activities as needed.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Blueprint Reading: Reads and interprets blueprints, work instructions, and specifications to perform assigned operations.
  • Teamwork/Training: Assists in training operators and supports departmental production activities as needed.
  • Safety: Follows all safety, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), EHS, and 5S requirements and maintains a clean and organized work area.
  • Other: Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Follows all safety, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), EHS, and 5S requirements and maintains a clean and organized work area.

Requirements

  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints, work instructions, and specifications.
  • Basic knowledge of shop math and manufacturing processes.
  • Effective communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with team members and supervisors.
  • Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
  • Verification of employment eligibility is required at the time of hire.
  • This position is required to participate in mandatory department trainings as assigned and may be required to assist in training new department employees.
  • Inspect parts using gauges and measuring instruments, performs First Article inspections, and submit parts for quality verification as required.
  • Completes required production and quality documentation, including SPC charting and production records.
  • Inspection: Inspect parts using gauges and measuring instruments, performs First Article inspections, and submit parts for quality verification as required.
  • Production Reporting: Completes required production and quality documentation, including SPC charting and production records.
  • Strong attention to detail with a commitment to quality, productivity, and safety standards.
  • Ability to follow directions, maintain a positive attitude, and demonstrate a willingness to learn.
  • Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility is required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
  • Must be able to lift/move 30 lbs. (may not exceed per EHS policies)
  • Must be able to stand for long periods of time
  • Reaching above and below, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and bending.
  • Need to be able to wear safety steel toe shoes and walk around shop floor environment as needed.

Nice to have

  • High School Diploma or GED preferred.
  • Minimum 1 year of manufacturing, machining, assembly, or machine operation experience preferred.
  • Experience operating production equipment in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
  • Experience using basic measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, gauges, and comparators preferred.

Compensation

  • Benefits/Salary:
  • The salary range for this position ___$17.38____ - ___$27.63____.

Benefits

  • The position includes competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package available day one of hire, including health insurance (medical, dental, vision), excellent 401k matching program, paid holidays and vacation.
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  • Howmet Aerospace curates a strong working environment through opportunities for career progression, community engagement activities, and flexible schedules contingent upon role and location.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

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