Machinist C Apprentice

About Us

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.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of senior techs, begin to understand setter and tooling fixture requirements.
• Assist with the execution of job functions such as setting up machine tools, tooling layouts, and operation of machines used within the process.
• Work any shift and any day as needed to support manufacturing demands, including overtime and standard working hours on weekdays and weekends.
• Maintain a high attendance record and a work area in a clean, orderly, and safe condition by 5S standards.
• Perform work safely and efficiently to complete tasks, including preventive maintenance and troubleshooting to keep machinery clean, maintained, and functioning properly.
• Prepare equipment, adjust controls, and select appropriate tools and materials.
• Perform minor repairs or modifications on core dies and/or unit holders as needed.
• Alert Design Engineer and Tool Room Supervision of any issues.
• Abide by plant safety rules and promote safety awareness in and out of the plant.
• Obtain a good selection of basic machinist tools and hand tools.
• Analyze die, fixture, and gauge models and blueprints for problems and offer solutions.
• Perform efficient machining tasks per instructions and demonstrate the ability to obtain and utilize knowledge of tooling.
• Attend training functions, possibly including after-work study and/or travel to obtain technology updates.
• Perform any other duties as required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution.
• Working on the completion of TCAT or another vocational approved equivalent to obtain certification.
• Understanding of machine tools, mechanics, metal properties, and shop mathematics.
• Experience setting up, operating, programming, and troubleshooting CNC machining center issues.
• Understanding of schematics, dimensions, tolerances, and machining instructions to ensure accuracy.
• Proficiency in using calipers, micrometers, gauges, and other instruments to verify parts meet quality and tolerance standards.
• Computer competency and knowledge of Microsoft products preferred.

Physical Demands

• Some heavy lifting up to 35 lbs.
• Operation of mobile and shop equipment.
• Ability to use jeweler’s glasses and 10 power inspection loops.
• Ability to stand and/or sit for extended amounts of time.

Skills and Abilities

• Good mechanical understanding and skills.
• Good math skills.
• Ability to comprehend written and verbal instructions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Good hand-eye coordination.

Tools and Equipment

Tools and equipment used on the job include but are not limited to:

• Drill presses, grinding machines, welders, ultrasonic cleaners.
• Pneumatic impact wrenches, pneumatic die grinders, hand tools, stamps, measuring tools.
• Band saws, die cleaning equipment, drill and other tool sharpening equipment, machinist tools.
• Computers and overhead cranes.