Aerospace Die Setup Specialist III - First Shift

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k matching

Paid holidays

Vacation

Job summary

Howmet Aerospace is seeking a Tooling Specialist III - 1st shift for our Fullerton, CA facility. The role involves setting up multi-station progressive dies, testing for die clearance, and ensuring parts conform to drawings using precision measuring tools.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting progressive dies, training Die Setters and Operators, and maintaining a safe, clean work area with adherence to SOPs. Strong mechanical aptitude and reading of prints are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years related experience in repair and maintenance of progressive dies.
• Must have knowledge of tool room equipment including mills, lathes and grinders
• Ability to troubleshoot and solve problems of the most advanced level
• Must possess a working knowledge of ferrous and non-ferrous metals and their alloys
• Ability to read and interpret manufacturers drawings, catalogs, and other written or verbal instructions
• Ability to read and interpret product prints

Responsibilities

• Independently makes complete set up of multi-station progressive dies and sets up all types of punch presses.
• Sets up compound and progressive dies for all types of punch presses when required.
• Works from prints, charts, sketches or oral instruction to rework or convert existing dies or stations to produce new parts.
• Tests to assure proper die clearance and uses templates to positions several dies at once.
• Sets and checks clearances between punches and dies and sets punch and anvil lengths to chart.
• Read prints and uses precision measuring instruments including micrometers, calipers and depth micrometers to check parts for conformance to specifications.

Skills

Die setting

Troubleshooting

Reading prints

Machinery operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Mills

Lathes

Grinders

Job description

Howmet Aerospace is seeking a Tooling Specialist III - 1st shift for our Fullerton, CA facility. The role involves setting up multi-station progressive dies, testing for die clearance, and ensuring parts conform to drawings using precision measuring tools.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting progressive dies, training Die Setters and Operators, and maintaining a safe, clean work area with adherence to SOPs. Strong mechanical aptitude and reading of prints are required.