Machining Tech IV, Grinder- 1st shift

Responsibilities

• Independently makes complete set up of automatic screw machines.
• Selects, mounts, and adjusts cutting tools; regulates time cycles; sets machine speeds, feeds and stops.
• Selects and positions gears and cams as called out on screw machine layout.
• Works from orders, screw machine part prints and screw machine layouts.
• Operates machines to perform turning, drilling, reaming, facing, tapping, threading, forming and other operations within the capacity of the machine.
• Sets up machine to produce parts to close tolerances.
• Checks parts intermittently to specified dimensions.
• Recognizes improper machine functioning or cutting action of tools; troubleshoots and makes proper adjustments.
• Re sharpens tooling using support equipment.
• Applies complete knowledge of machinist's hand and measuring tools.
• Applies knowledge of metals, alloys, cutting oils and coolants, as required.
• Performs S.P.C. charting from predetermined dimensions.
• Performs knitting task.
• Affixes complete knowledge of machinist's hand and measuring tools.
• Affixes complete knowledge of metals, alloys, cutting oils and coolants, as required.
• Performs S.P.C. charting from predetermined dimensions.
• Performs knitting task.
• Affixes complete knowledge of machinist's hand and measuring tools.
• Affixes complete knowledge of metals, alloys, cutting oils and coolants, as required.
• Performs S.P.C. charting from predetermined dimensions.
• Performs knitting task.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-3 years’ experience operating machinery as a Screw machine set up operator.
• Able to read and understand manufacturers drawings, catalogs, and other written or verbal instructions.
• Able to read/interpret part drawings, use quality tools (calipers, mics, comparators).
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Basic Qualifications: Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Preferred Qualifications: 3 years’ experience in machinery operations in screw machines High school diploma or GED or three or more years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

About the role

Howmet Fastening Systems (HFS) is seeking a Machining Tech IV, Grinder- 1st Shift at our aerospace manufacturing facility in Fullerton, CA. This position sets up and operates multiple spindle automatic screw machines.