Machinist

Machinist Job Highlights

Company Profile

Howmet Aerospace provides advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. The Company’s primary businesses focus on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems, titanium structural parts necessary for mission-critical performance and efficiency in aerospace and defense applications, and forged wheels for commercial transportation.

Job Profile

The company is seeking a Machinist to join its team.

Educational Qualification

• High School Diploma or GED

Work Experience

• Must have completed a recognized Machinist apprenticeship OR
• At least 8 years of experience as a maintenance Machinist OR
• Completed 2 years of post-secondary vocational school, and 4 years of relevant on-the-job experience.

Duties/Responsibilities

Primary Function-

• To lay out work, set up and operate all machine tools such as lathe, planer, shaper, milling machine, and drill press.
• Dismantle, fit, and assemble parts in maintaining mill equipment.

Working Procedures-

• Assembles, fits, and aligns machinery and equipment.
• Calculates and determines some dimensions; a majority of dimensions and details are shown on drawings.
• Dismantles machinery and equipment.
• Interprets drawings and sketches.
• Performs layout work.
• Receive instructions, prints, and work orders.
• Sets up and operates machine tools.
• Works in shop or field as required.

Materials 

• Ferrous, non-ferrous, and non-metallic materials, cutting oils, and grinding compounds.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Ability to work in a manufacturing atmosphere safely and follow safety practices and regulations;
• Must be willing and able to work any shift in a 24/7 operation and overtime including weekends and holidays;
• Ability to lift at least 50 lbs. as needed;
• Must be able to legally operate company motor vehicles and mobile equipment;
• Must have strong math skills including reading fractions and decimals;
• Must have strong troubleshooting skills;
• Basic welding and flame-cutting experience with a basic understanding of hydraulics and pneumatics.
• Requires an individual to stand, climb, work at heights, stoop, move equipment; bend, reach, or lift for prolonged periods of time.
• PPE includes FR9 clothing, safety glasses, a hard hat, and steel-toed boots with metatarsal protection, hearing protection, and other safety equipment as required.
• Qualified candidates must be able to pass a background test, physical and drug screen.

Employer’s Statement

Howmet Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer.