Howmet Fastening Systems (HFS) is seeking Entry Level and experienced Materials Technicians in our Fullerton, Torrance, Carson, and City of Industry. 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. 

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 2021 approximated $5 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.  
 

Under supervision, expedite the flow of work orders through the manufacturing process according to production and shipping schedules, inform the status of orders and any situations affecting the production schedule. 

Receiving and stocking all raw materials 

Moving raw materials throughout the manufacturing process as needed to maintain production schedules. 

Review production schedule, schedule change notices, and reports or records of the status of work orders to identify any production delays. 

Follow up on special requests or work orders from production supervisors to support departments to ensure communications of such requests, and to identify anticipated or actual delays in the delivery of resources or support services to production department. 

Perform physical counts of products/components in the manufacturing process or in storage as needed to assist in inventory audits. 

Able to perform duties such as pull Work Order, Shippers, dormant inventory, and packing of finished goods per S-71117.   

Basic Qualifications: 

Basic computer and math skills Understand use of forklift, order picker Knowledge on scale counting Experience in packing and shipping (FedEx and UPS label system) in a manufacturing fastener aerospace environment Able to work overtime as required 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 

Preferred Qualifications: 

High School Diploma or GED equivalent  Knowledge on QAD and Oracle 

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to:

Use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. Frequently required to stand and sit. Occasionally required to walk and talk or hear. Frequently lifts and/or moves up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Hearing protection is required.

Benefits/Salary: 

The position includes competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance (medical, dental, vision), excellent 401k matching program, paid holidays and vacation. The salary range for this position is $19.00 to $25.00 per hour 

Howmet Fastening Systems (HFS) is seeking a highly motivated, energetic, entry level or experienced individual to join our team as a Materials Specialist. This is an opportunity to grow your career at a large, international aerospace company.   

Duties and Responsibilities:

Under supervision, expedite the flow of work orders through the manufacturing process according to production and shipping schedules, inform the status of orders and any situations affecting the production schedule. Receiving and stocking all raw materials Moving raw materials throughout the manufacturing process as needed to maintain production schedules. Review production schedule, schedule change notices, and reports or records of the status of work orders to identify any production delays. Follow up on special requests or work orders from production supervisors to support departments to ensure communications of such requests, and to identify anticipated or actual delays in the delivery of resources or support services to production department. Perform physical counts of products/components in the manufacturing process or in storage as needed to assist in inventory audits. Able to perform duties such as pull Work Order, Shippers, dormant inventory, and packing of finished goods per S-71117.