Machining Technician, Chucker Operator

Responsibilities

About Howmet Aerospace:
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 light weighting, contributing to our customers' success and making a positive impact on the world.

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Howmet Fastening Systems is looking for a Machine Technician Chucker Operator in its Torrance, CA location. This position sets up and operates a Chucker machine to perform machining operations such as castings, turnings, boring, threading and forging, and also trains or mentors new operators.

General

Summary:

Independently sets up and operates the Chucker machine to perform machining operations such as castings, turnings, boring, threading and forging. The role also trains and mentors new operators in the department.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Independently performs set‑up within standard time per router; operating, troubleshooting and machine service work.
• Adjusts machine parts, tooling, including sharpening tools on surface or pedestal grinders.
• Responsible for producing and maintaining high‑level quality parts.
• Moves controls, cams, and stops to set rotation speeds and feed rates, and ഇപ്പോ. control tool and workpiece movement for specified operations.
• һәл various types of materials such as Titanium, Inconel, 4130, 17‑4, A‑286, Aluminum and other stainless steels.
• Performs first‑piece verification process per part print as required.
• Performs Lock/Out Tag/Out (LOTO).
• Runs multiple machines as required while maintaining high quality parts, efficiency and productivity per standard time on router.
• Performs preventative maintenance sheet daily.
• Initiates daily 5S in assigned area and machinery.
• Active involvement in autonomous maintenance and process improvement initiatives.
• Performs statistical process control (SPC).
• Trains new operators as required.
• Follows all EHS policies, procedures kier and reports incidents immediately.
• Selects, mounts, and adjusts cutting tools; regulates time cycles; sets machine speeds, feeds and stops.
• Applies complete knowledge of machinist hand and measuring tools.
• Applies knowledge of metals, alloys, cutting oils and coolants, as required.
• Parts to be lifted and/or transported may weigh up to 30 lbs.
• Works independently.
• Keeps work area clean, safe and in an orderly fashion on a daily basis.
• Performs other tasks of equal or lesser skill as required.

Education: High school diploma, General Education Degree (GED), or apprenticeship required.

Experience and Background:

• 5+ suggested years of total experience.
• Reads and interprets part drawings, work instructions, policies and procedures.
• Uses necessary measuring tools (Mircometers, calipers, dial indicators, comparator, gages, etc.) as required.
• Has basic troubleshooting skills.
• Adjusts machine parts and tooling.
• Performs 1st piece verification per part print.
• Performs LOTO.
• Performs preventative maintenance sheet.
• Performs SPC and System 21 & 22 per part print.
• Calculates feeds and speeds.
• Runs multiple machines simultaneously.
• Trains other operators.
• Resharpens tooling.
• 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 the applicant's ability to lawfully obtain access to such items.

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…