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. Our primary businesses focus on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems, titanium structural parts and forged wheels. With $7.4 Billion in revenue in 2024, 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. To learn more about the way Howmet Aerospace Inc. is advancing the sustainability of our customers, markets, and communities where we operate, review the 2024 Environmental Social and Governance report at www.howmet.com/esg-report Follow: LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.

Howmet Fastening Systems (HFS) is seeking a Maintenance Technician II- 1st Shift for our 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.

Under the supervision of the Maintenance Manager, the Maintenance Technician position is accountable for:

• Disassemble machines and take off parts for replacement or repair by using cranes, hoists, chain falls, hand tools, and jacks.
• Examine or carry out tasks on broken machine parts and identify defective parts or give recommendations to supervisors on repair requirements.
• Replace, fix, or realign machine parts and accessories in line with production specifications.
• Put machine parts together after accomplishing maintenance and repair work.
• Assists other maintenance team members in meeting department requirements while serving as a resource to production, engineering, and other plant personnel. Other individual maintenance craft knowledge considered a plus.
• Work independently with little supervision.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Exhibit outstanding ability to learn and comprehend the fundamentals of the functioning machines.
• Excellent general understanding of hydraulic systems with display of mastery in troubleshooting by utilizing deductive reasoning and schematics
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications:

• High School Diploma, GED, apprenticeship, or equivalent preferred.
• Strong communication skills – written and oral.
• Electrical controls awareness a plus.
• Knowledge of machine mechanics, pneumatics, hydraulics, blueprint reading, (welding and fabrication a plus) operation of machine tools used to make, modify and/or repair machine components.
• Experienced and knowledge in maintaining and repairing injection presses.
• 3+ years previous manufacturing experience

Basic Qualification

• Ability to lift 40 pounds
• Must be fluent in English, written and oral.
• Ability to effectively work AND communicate as part of a cell team
• Employee 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.

While not exposed to hazardous materials, this position requires wearing PPE (personal protection equipment). Following all basic safety precautions will reduce risk of potential injury. This position requires anywhere from light to moderate physical activity, such as walking, sitting, and standing for extended periods of time, as well as some lifting.

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 $18.82 to $31.43.