CNC Operator 4 - 2nd Shift

Basic Qualifications: 

• Able to operate and set up Agie wire EDM machines or equivalent.
• Able to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written or verbal from blueprints and or sketches.
• Able to work accurately to meet precise tolerances of (+ - .0005).
• Material knowledge of tool steels and carbide
• Maintain proper identification of parts and ensure accurate, reliable records are documented and maintained.
• Able to operate more than one machine at a time.
• Perform preventive maintenance on equipment operated.
• Knowledge of Mastercam Wire EDM programming a plus
• Minimum 3 years related experience in operating and setting up Wire EDM machines, or equivalent previous experience with a fastener manufacturing company.
• 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 

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

About Howmet Aerospace

Howmet Fastening Systems (HFS) is seeking a CNC OPERATOR IV - Wire EDM Operator, 2nd shift at our aerospace manufacturing facility in the Fullerton, CA location. 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.

Requires, under guidance of senior personnel, the operation of CNC controlled machine tools to perform any sequence of programmed operation using programs and tool layouts provided.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepares, sets up and operates multiple Wire EDM machines.
• Independently makes complete set up of multiple tools in fixtures.
• Maintains machines and performs maintenance as needed.
• Works from prints, charts, sketches or oral instruction when needed.
• Read prints and uses precision measuring instruments including micrometers, calipers and depth micrometers to check parts for conformance to specifications.
• After set-up and ran checks parts against drawings to verify compliance.
• Follows all safety procedures including but not limited Lock/Tag/Verify.
• Will train future Operators as necessary or required.
• Parts to be lifted and/or transported may weigh up to 30 lbs.
• Keeps work area clean (and equipment), safe and in an orderly fashion on a daily basis.
• Performs other tasks of equal or lesser skill as required.