2nd Shift CNC Operator

Responsibilities

• Conducts pre-operations inspections to ensure machine is ready to be operated in safe and efficient manner.
• Reads and executes daily production schedule as directed by supervisor.
• Selects, aligns, and secures holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials on machinery.
• Calculates and sets controls to regulate machining factors such as speed, feed, coolant flow, and depth and angle of cut.
• Starts and observes machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining and adjusts machine controls or control media as required and reports problems to supervisor as necessary.
• Verifies conformance of finished work piece to specifications and stops production if any part that is detected to be out of specification.
• Confers with Machine Shop Supervisor to resolve machining problems.
• Produces daily production reports, inspections and other reports as directed by supervisor.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent GED.
• A minimum of three years of related experience.
• Minimum three years’ experience working with close tolerance practices of +/- .010 or less, in a manufacturing environment.
• Understanding and knowledge of company procedures and work instructions.
• Maintains a safe and organized workstation and follows all company policies and safety procedures.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to stand, walk quickly, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, and talk and hear in a load and hot environment.
• Frequently stoop, kneel, or crouch, and climb onto equipment.
• Occasionally sit.
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to focus.

Work Environment

• Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and extreme heat.
• Occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, outside weather conditions and vibration.
• Noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

About Us

Howmet Aerospace Inc., 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.

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.