CNC Technician: Programming, Fixturing & Tooling

Howmet Aerospace; Whitehall Township (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Howmet Aerospace is seeking a CNC Technician for its Whitehall Casting Operation in Whitehall, MI. The role focuses on supporting CNC production, creating and updating CNC programs, and reducing cycle times and tooling costs.

Primary responsibilities include designing fixturing, selecting tooling for new castings, and maintaining program directories. A background in NX/SolidWorks/Mastercam and experience with various CNC machines is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum of five years working in manufacturing with hands-on CNC experience and setup.
• Experience with CAD/CAM CNC programming.

Responsibilities

• Provide manufacturing support and problem-solving CNC production issues.
• Design fixturing / select tooling for new castings.
• Spearhead cycle time and tooling cost reduction efforts.
• Create new CNC programs.
• Maintain CNC program directory.

Skills

CNC operation

CNC programming

CAD/CAM

Blueprint reading

Problem solving

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

NX

SolidWorks

Mastercam

CAD systems

Mazak

Haas

Fadal

Hurco

Job description

Howmet Aerospace is seeking a CNC Technician for its Whitehall Casting Operation in Whitehall, MI. The role focuses on supporting CNC production, creating and updating CNC programs, and reducing cycle times and tooling costs.

Primary responsibilities include designing fixturing, selecting tooling for new castings, and maintaining program directories. A background in NX/SolidWorks/Mastercam and experience with various CNC machines is preferred.