Machining Tech III, Heading (1st Shift)

• Job Identification
  116256
  
• Job Category
  Operations
  
• Posting Date
  02/20/2026, 07:36 PM
  
• Locations
  900 Watson Center Road, Carson, CA, 90745, US
  (On-site)
  
  
  
• Job Schedule
  Full time
  
• Remote Work Schedule Availability?
  None
  
• Export-Controlled Data
  This position entails access to export-controlled items and employment offers are conditioned upon an applicant's ability to lawfully obtain access to such items
  

Howmet Aerospace Inc. (NYSE: HWM), headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. Our primary businesses focus on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems, titanium structural parts and forged wheels. With $7.4 Billion in revenue in 2024, our products play a crucial role in enabling fuel efficiency and lightweighting, contributing to our customers' success and making a positive impact on the world. To learn more about the way Howmet Aerospace Inc. is advancing the sustainability of our customers, markets, and communities where we operate, review the 2024 Environmental Social and Governance report at Follow: LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.

Born from many well-known and long-standing brands, Howmet Fastening Systems, headquartered in Torrance, California, is the premier designer and manufacturer of aerospace and industrial fasteners, latches, fluid fittings and installation tools. Our products are used nose to tail on commercial and military aircraft, as well as on jet engines, industrial gas turbines, automobiles, commercial transportation vehicles, wind turbines, solar power systems, and construction and industrial equipment.

Howmet Fastening Systems is looking for a Machine Tech III, Heading in our Carson, CA location.

General Summary:

Sets up, operates, and trouble shoots various secondary machines in all manufacturing departments.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Proficiently sets up, operates, and trouble shoots machinery for self/others
• Sets up machines, according to work order set standard procedures and specialized company products and/or processes
• Learns the set up and operation of any new machines added to the departments to which assigned
• Assists factory supervision and lead person in the training of Machining Tech I and II
• Checks parts with standard gauges or precision measuring instruments and submits parts for inspection as required
• Operates machines to ensure proper functioning and releases to and instructs operator in procedures for producing parts in conformance with specifications
• Perform SPC Charting as required
• Keeps work area clean, safe, and in an orderly fashion on a daily basis
• Performs other tasks as required
• Assists factory supervision and lead person in the training of Machining Tech I and II
• Crosstrain others as requested
• Learn multiple processes
• Certify for test (CTT, Load Test etc) - where applicable
• Self-initiative
• Ensuring that they are meeting department goals
• Make setup adjustments for others
• Run multiple machines where applicable

Basic Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• 3 years minimum of total experience
• Certified in Lock Out/Tag Out
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints
• 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 entails access to export-controlled items and employment offers are conditioned upon an applicant's ability to lawfully obtain access to such items.

Benefits/Salary:

The position includes competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance (medical, dental, vision), excellent 401k matching program, paid holidays and vacation. Howmet Aerospace curates a strong working environment through opportunities for career progression, community engagement activities, and flexible schedules contingent upon role and location. The salary range for this position is $26.00- $31.00.

Howmet Aerospace Inc. (NYSE: HWM), headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. Our primary businesses focus on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems, titanium structural parts and forged wheels. With $8.3 Billion in revenue in 2025, our products play a crucial role in enabling fuel efficiency and lightweighting, contributing to our customers' success and making a positive impact on the world. To learn more about the way Howmet Aerospace Inc. is advancing the sustainability of our customers, markets, and communities where we operate, review the 2025 Environmental Social and Governance report at Follow: LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Howmet is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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