Tooling Specialist III- Wire EDM Operator, 1st Shift

Responsibilities

• Prepares, sets up and operates multiple Wire EDM machines.
• Independently makes complete set up of multiple tools in fixtures.
• Maintains machines and performs maintenance as needed.
• Works from prints, charts, sketches or oral instruction when needed.
• Reads prints and uses precision measuring instruments including micrometers, calipers and depth micrometers to check parts for conformance to specifications.
• After set-up and ran checks parts against drawings to verify compliance.
• Follows all safety procedures including but not limited Lock/Tag/Verify.
• Will train future Operators as necessary or required.
• Parts to be lifted and/or transported may weigh up to 30 lbs.
• Keeps work area clean (and equipment), safe and in an orderly fashion on a daily basis.
• Performs other tasks of equal or lesser skill as required.

Qualifications

• Able to operate and set up Agie wire EDM machines or equivalent.
• Able to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written or verbal from blueprints and or sketches.
• Able to work accurately to meet precise tolerances of (+ - .0005).
• Material knowledge of tool steels and carbide.
• Maintain proper identification of parts and ensure accurate, reliable records are documented and maintained.
• Able to operate more than one machine at a time.
• Perform preventive maintenance on equipment operated.
• Knowledge of Mastercam Wire EDM programming a plus.
• Minimum 3 years related experience in operating and setting up Wire EDM machines, or equivalent previous experience with a fastener manufacturing company.
• 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.

About the Role

Howmet Fastening Systems (HFS) is seeking a Tooling Specialist III - Wire EDM Operator, 1st shift at our aerospace manufacturing facility in the Fullerton, CA location.