Aerospace Blind Bolt Heading Technician - 3rd Shift

Howmet; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays and vacation

Tuition Assistance Program

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Howmet Aerospace in Tucson, AZ is seeking a Blind Bolt Pin Heading Operator on the 3rd shift. You will set up and run Nakashimada and SACMA cold heading machines, load wire, read blueprints, measure parts, and inspect for defects.

The role requires basic mechanical skills, ability to read technical drawings, and readiness to perform routine maintenance. On-site shift hours are Sunday-Thursday, 10:00 PM–6:00 AM.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and understanding of tooling setups.
• 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 is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) which requires U.S. person status.
• This position will physically require the incumbent to perform duties standing, walking, overhead reaching, lifting (35 - 40lbs), pushing and pulling totes, and leaning over machines, all equally on a regular basis.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate progressive cold heading machines (Nakashimada, SACMA) based on part specifications.
• Load raw material (wire coils) and monitor machines during the production process.
• Study sample parts, blueprints, drawings & engineering information to determine methods, sequence of operations in order to fabricate product.
• Measure, examine & test completed units to detect defects.
• Fabricate replacement and new parts for facility machinery.
• Fabricate, erect, install, and maintain facility machinery.
• Perform preventative and predictive maintenance on facility machinery.
• Troubleshoot and repair facility machinery.
• Produce, rework and repair various machine tooling within the drawing and specification requirements.
• Maintain, clean and secure work area and tools.
• Secure equipment when not in use.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Tooling setups

Blueprint reading

Measuring instruments

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Nakashimada machines

SACMA machines

Caliper

Micrometer

Optical comparator

Job description

Howmet Aerospace in Tucson, AZ is seeking a Blind Bolt Pin Heading Operator on the 3rd shift. You will set up and run Nakashimada and SACMA cold heading machines, load wire, read blueprints, measure parts, and inspect for defects.

The role requires basic mechanical skills, ability to read technical drawings, and readiness to perform routine maintenance. On-site shift hours are Sunday-Thursday, 10:00 PM–6:00 AM.