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Tooling Specialist at Howmet Aerospace

Posted in General Business 30+ days ago.

Type: Full-Time
Location: Fullerton, California





Job Description:

About Howmet Aerospace

Howmet Aerospace Inc. (NYSE: HWM), headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. The Company's sales for 2022 approximated $5.7 billion. The Company's primary businesses focus on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems, titanium structural parts and forged wheels. With nearly 1,150 granted and pending patents, the Company's differentiated technologies promote more fuel efficiency for aircraft and commercial transportation. For more information, visit www.howmet.com , including content shared during the Company's May 2022 Technology Day.

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Howmet is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We celebrate diversity and 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.

If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email TalentAcquisitionCoE_Howmet@howmet.comBasic Qualifications:


  • Willing to learn or have a working knowledge in manufacturing and quality processes and principles
  • Prior machining experience
  • Knowledge of measuring instruments and gages for their operation
  • Read and interpret blueprints
  • Understand the speeds and feeds pertaining to the machine they are operating (where applicable)
  • 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 entails access to export-controlled items and employment offers are conditioned upon an applicant's ability to lawfully obtain access to such items.

Physical Demands:


  • Must be able to lift/move 30 lbs. (may not exceed per EHS policies)
  • Must be able to stand for long periods of time

Preferred Qualifications:


  • High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) preferred.
  • Minimum 4 years related experience in a repair and maintenance of progressive dies, or equivalent previous experience with a fastener manufacturing company.

Benefits/Salary:

The position includes competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package available day one of hire, including health insurance (medical, dental, vision), excellent 401k matching program, paid holidays and vacation. Howmet Aerospace curates a strong working environment through opportunities for career progression, community engagement activities, and flexible schedules contingent upon role and location. The salary range for this position is $20.00 -$27.00.Basic Qualifications:


  • Willing to learn or have a working knowledge in manufacturing and quality processes and principles
  • Prior machining experience
  • Knowledge of measuring instruments and gages for their operation
  • Read and interpret blueprints
  • Understand the speeds and feeds pertaining to the machine they are operating (where applicable)
  • 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 entails access to export-controlled items and employment offers are conditioned upon an applicant's ability to lawfully obtain access to such items.

Physical Demands:


  • Must be able to lift/move 30 lbs. (may not exceed per EHS policies)
  • Must be able to stand for long periods of time

Preferred Qualifications:


  • High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) preferred.
  • Minimum 4 years related experience in a repair and maintenance of progressive dies, or equivalent previous experience with a fastener manufacturing company.

Benefits/Salary:

The position includes competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package available day one of hire, including health insurance (medical, dental, vision), excellent 401k matching program, paid holidays and vacation. Howmet Aerospace curates a strong working environment through opportunities for career progression, community engagement activities, and flexible schedules contingent upon role and location. The salary range for this position is $20.00 -$27.00.Howmet Fastening Systems (HFS) is seeking a Tooling Specialist - Progressive Die Technician at our aerospace manufacturing facility in the Fullerton, CA location. HFS is a business unit of Howmet Aerospace, headquartered in Torrance, California. We hold the number one global position in aerospace fastening systems, and we're the North American leader in commercial transportation fasteners. Our high-tech, multi-material fastening systems are found nose to tail on aircraft and aerospace engines. Our products are also critical components of industrial gas turbines, automobiles, commercial transportation vehicles, and construction and industrial equipment.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Prepares, sets up and installs large multi-station progressive dies into all types and sizes of punch presses to form, blank or piece metal parts. Technician will be held to established production and quality standards. Incumbent will have control to make some adjustments to the process or machine after tasks are assigned.


  • Independently makes complete set up of multi-station progressive dies and sets up all types of punch presses.
  • Sets up compound and progressive dies for all types of punch presses when required.
  • Works from prints, charts, sketches or oral instruction to rework or convert existing dies or stations to produce new parts.
  • Tests to assure proper die clearance and uses templates to positions several dies at once.
  • Sets and checks clearances between punches and dies and sets punch and anvil lengths to chart.
  • Read prints and uses precision measuring instruments including micrometers, calipers and depth micrometers to check parts for conformance to specifications.
  • After set-up, checks parts against drawings to verify compliance for first article.
  • Performs S.P.C. charting as required.
  • Polishes dies, anvils, punches and other details to produce a high-quality part.
  • Troubleshoots strip from progressive die and performs all repairs to eliminate progressive die problems.
  • Follows all safety procedures including but not limited Lock/Tag/Verify.
  • Will train Die Setters and 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.

Knowledge and Skills:

  • Must have knowledge of tool room equipment including mills, lathes and grinders
  • Ability to trouble-shoot and solve problems of the most advanced level. Must possess a working knowledge of ferrous and non-ferrous metals and their alloys.
Howmet Fastening Systems (HFS) is seeking a Tooling Specialist - Progressive Die Technician at our aerospace manufacturing facility in the Fullerton, CA location. HFS is a business unit of Howmet Aerospace, headquartered in Torrance, California. We hold the number one global position in aerospace fastening systems, and we're the North American leader in commercial transportation fasteners. Our high-tech, multi-material fastening systems are found nose to tail on aircraft and aerospace engines. Our products are also critical components of industrial gas turbines, automobiles, commercial transportation vehicles, and construction and industrial equipment.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Prepares, sets up and installs large multi-station progressive dies into all types and sizes of punch presses to form, blank or piece metal parts. Technician will be held to established production and quality standards. Incumbent will have control to make some adjustments to the process or machine after tasks are assigned.


  • Independently makes complete set up of multi-station progressive dies and sets up all types of punch presses.
  • Sets up compound and progressive dies for all types of punch presses when required.
  • Works from prints, charts, sketches or oral instruction to rework or convert existing dies or stations to produce new parts.
  • Tests to assure proper die clearance and uses templates to positions several dies at once.
  • Sets and checks clearances between punches and dies and sets punch and anvil lengths to chart.
  • Read prints and uses precision measuring instruments including micrometers, calipers and depth micrometers to check parts for conformance to specifications.
  • After set-up, checks parts against drawings to verify compliance for first article.
  • Performs S.P.C. charting as required.
  • Polishes dies, anvils, punches and other details to produce a high-quality part.
  • Troubleshoots strip from progressive die and performs all repairs to eliminate progressive die problems.
  • Follows all safety procedures including but not limited Lock/Tag/Verify.
  • Will train Die Setters and 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.

Knowledge and Skills:

  • Must have knowledge of tool room equipment including mills, lathes and grinders
  • Ability to trouble-shoot and solve problems of the most advanced level. Must possess a working knowledge of ferrous and non-ferrous metals and their alloys.





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