1st Shift - Machine Operator

Howmet Aerospace
Brea, CA

Salary: $20/hr.-$25/hr.

Position Overview:
The Progressive Die Press Machine Operator is responsible for setting up,operating, and maintaining progressive die stamping presses to producehigh-quality parts according to specifications and production schedules.

Key Responsibilities:

'        Operates Komatsu and Maypresses toproduce machined parts according to blueprints, router package specificationsand/or special instructions.

'        Understands and uses drawings, manuals,and work instructions to determine dimensions and tolerances of finishedwork-piece, sequence of operations, and setup requirements.

'        Starts and observes on-going machineoperation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining, and adjustsmachine controls or control media as required.

'        Verifies conformance of finishedwork-piece to specifications.

'        Prepares and verifies productionmachine operations on trial run to ensure accuracy of machine settings.

'        Selects tooling and fixtures pertainingto the production operation of various types of machines.

'        Checks tooling and replaces as neededto keep machine running.

'        Inspects parts for quality andappropriate tolerance using measuring tools such as micrometers, calipers, andcomparators.

'        Works within established feed and speedcombinations.

'        Records the piece count and run time ofthe production times.

'        Verify dimensions and alignment ofassembly.

'        Checks parts for conformance tospecifications using micrometers, calipers and gauges and perform SPC

Recognizes and remedies minormachine malfunctioning or cutting action of tools. Major discrepancies arereported to lead or supervisor.




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