2nd Shift CNC Operator I — Precision Machining

Howmet; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid holidays

Vacation

Job summary

Howmet Aerospace Inc. in Torrance, CA is hiring a CNC Operator to set up and operate CNC drilling machines in a high-precision shop environment.

You will read blueprints, measure parts, and ensure parts meet tight specifications while maintaining tooling and equipment. The job requires basic shop math, accuracy with micrometers and calipers, adherence to 5S and safety policies, and collaboration with the Team Leader.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• 1+ years operating machinery or CNC certificate preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints in English.
• Basic shop math and use of precision measuring tools.

Responsibilities

• CNC Operation: Set up and operate CNC equipment to produce parts per drawings and standards.
• Blueprint Reading & Inspection: Read blueprints and perform first-piece and in-process inspections.
• Machine Setup: Perform entry-level setups including tooling, fixtures, offsets, and speeds/feeds.
• Quality & SPC: Perform required SPC measurements and complete documentation.
• Tooling & Maintenance: Maintain tooling and gauges; perform routine maintenance and inspections.
• Production Support: Stage materials, prepare tooling, maintain machine readiness, communicate issues.
• Continuously Improvement & 5S: Participate in 5S and safety initiatives to improve quality and productivity.
• Safety: Follow all EHS policies, including LOTO, and wear PPE.
• Other Duties: Perform other tasks as required.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Shop math

Quality awareness

CNC basics

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CNC Certificate

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Dial indicators

Comparators

Gauges

Job description

Howmet Aerospace Inc. in Torrance, CA is hiring a CNC Operator to set up and operate CNC drilling machines in a high-precision shop environment.

You will read blueprints, measure parts, and ensure parts meet tight specifications while maintaining tooling and equipment. The job requires basic shop math, accuracy with micrometers and calipers, adherence to 5S and safety policies, and collaboration with the Team Leader.