Aerospace Plating Tech II — On-Site

Howmet; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid holidays and vacation

Career progression

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Howmet Aerospace Inc. in Torrance, CA is hiring a Processing Tech II to operate and maintain plating equipment, inspect loads, and ensure conformance to specifications. The role supports high-precision manufacturing critical to aerospace components, with emphasis on safety and efficiency.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and 1–2 years of plating experience; reading blueprints and using precision gauges are essential. On-site work with competitive benefits is provided.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• 1–2 years of manufacturing plating experience preferred.
• Able to read and interpret blueprints and engineering drawings.
• Proficient with precision measuring instruments and gauges.
• Authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship not available.

Responsibilities

• Operate various plating-related machines after setup and instructions.
• Perform setup per instructions and follow blueprints.
• Read and interpret blueprints and specifications for operations.
• Inspect plating loads for coverage and adhesion; measure thickness.
• Handle materials, sort parts, and keep work area clean and safe.
• Train other operators and perform tasks of equal or lesser skill.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Verbal & written communication

Precision measuring

Work authorization in USA

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand Blast

Auto blast

Tumble DeBurr

JenFab

Hoist Dryer

Job description

Howmet Aerospace Inc. in Torrance, CA is hiring a Processing Tech II to operate and maintain plating equipment, inspect loads, and ensure conformance to specifications. The role supports high-precision manufacturing critical to aerospace components, with emphasis on safety and efficiency.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and 1–2 years of plating experience; reading blueprints and using precision gauges are essential. On-site work with competitive benefits is provided.