Grinder Tech III (Aerospace) – 1st Shift

Howmet Aerospace Inc.; Fullerton (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k matching

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Career progression

Job summary

Howmet Aerospace Inc. in Fullerton, CA is seeking a Machining Tech III - Grinder for 1st shift at our aerospace manufacturing facility.

The role involves setting up and operating centerless grinders, abrasive cut-off machines, and other grinders to produce production and experimental parts. You will balance workload in the screw machine department and ensure compliance with production and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Three to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Prior machining experience.
• Ability to read and interpret documents in English such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Able to read/interpret part drawings, use quality tools (calipers, mics, comparators)
• Read and interpret blueprints
• Understand the speeds and feeds pertaining to the machine they are operating (where applicable)
• Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Responsibilities

• Plan the set-up and sequence of operations on grinding work by studying work orders, part prints, engineering drawings or other instructions.
• Check dimensions, finish, material and nature of part to determine feed and speed and other set-up information to hold tolerances and obtain finish.
• Mount grinding wheel, holding fixtures and attachments; set up grinders as required.
• Position, align and secure part; make machine adjustments, dress, true and shape grinding wheels.
• Operate grinders to produce production and experimental parts; check parts with precision measuring instruments.
• Troubleshoot problems in parts and machine; may train others in the department.

Skills

Machining experience

Read blueprints

Read part drawings

English reading

Education

High school diploma or GED preferred

Job description

Howmet Aerospace Inc. in Fullerton, CA is seeking a Machining Tech III - Grinder for 1st shift at our aerospace manufacturing facility.

The role involves setting up and operating centerless grinders, abrasive cut-off machines, and other grinders to produce production and experimental parts. You will balance workload in the screw machine department and ensure compliance with production and quality standards.