2nd Shift CNC Operator III — Aerospace Machining

Howmet Aerospace Inc.; Fullerton (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k matching

Paid holidays and vacation

Flexible schedules

Job summary

Howmet Aerospace Inc. in Fullerton, CA is seeking a CNC Operator III for the 2nd shift at our Fullerton site. The role involves setup, operation, and troubleshooting of CNC machines, reading blueprints, and ensuring tool life and process quality.

Qualified candidates typically have 3+ years in a machine shop with CNC equipment, the ability to read drawings, and proficiency with calipers and micrometers. We offer competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years related experience in machine shop operation running CNC equipment or equivalent.
• Able to read/interpret part drawings and use quality tools (calipers, mics, comparators).
• Legal to work in the United States; visa sponsorship not available for this position.

Responsibilities

• Selects and sets proper tooling as identified on tool layout for the program.
• Makes set-ups using tooling fixtures and indicating target diameters, hole alignments, or spindle run-out.
• Programs, loads and proves out program and runs and inspects first article samples; adjusts set-up as needed.
• Completes documentation for each set-up (SPC charts, set-up checklist, first article verification).
• Run, monitor and troubleshoot equipment in production; adjust set-up as necessary.

Skills

Blueprint interpretation

Quality control

Troubleshooting

Math and measurement

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Comparators

Dial indicators

Job description

Howmet Aerospace Inc. in Fullerton, CA is seeking a CNC Operator III for the 2nd shift at our Fullerton site. The role involves setup, operation, and troubleshooting of CNC machines, reading blueprints, and ensuring tool life and process quality.

Qualified candidates typically have 3+ years in a machine shop with CNC equipment, the ability to read drawings, and proficiency with calipers and micrometers. We offer competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package.