Howmet Fastening Systems is seeking a Tooling Spec II - Tool Prep Trainee for 2nd shift. This is an opportunity to grow your career at a large, international aerospace company. The position includes competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance (medical, dental, vision), a 401k matching program, and paid holidays and vacation.

Howmet Aerospace, headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. The Company's primary businesses focus on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems and titanium structural parts necessary for mission-critical performance and efficiency in aerospace and defense applications, as well as forged wheels for commercial transportation. Howmet Aerospace is transforming the next phase of more fuel-efficient, quieter aerospace engines and sustainable ground transportation. For more information, visit www.howmet.com . Follow @howmet: Twitter , Instagram , Facebook , LinkedIn and YouTube .

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Plans, organizes, constructs, maintains, repairs and modifies single stage and progressive dies and tools.
• Make tools and performs various machining operations by reading blueprints, engineering sketches and/or by general verbal instruction.
• Select proper grade of carbide for die being made. Make carbide dies using diamond tools, diamond chips, and diamond compound.
• Make trapped extrusion/power dies for Header machines (56, 89, and 1012 headers).
• Set up for machining and assembly operations of tools; and may make partial or complete model of part. Performs machining operations to make various tooling.
• Sharpen tools made of high-speed tool steel, carbide and other materials.
• Set-up and operate tool room machines, including lathes, Hones, Presses, Surface grinders and Tool & Cutter Grinders, and drill press.
• Performs dimensional inspection by using micrometers, indicators, calipers and comparators, and other precision instruments as needed.
• Ability to read blueprint and use measuring instruments.
• Must be familiar with Upper 12 Point Tooling (12 Point Extrusion Die).
• Work closely with Header Operator to ensure properly sized tooling.

• High school diploma or GED preferred

Basic Qualifications:

• 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.
• This position is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) which requires U.S. person status. ITAR defines U.S. person as an U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.