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[Apply on Howmet Aerospace’s careers site →](https://fa-exty-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/119589) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Howmet Aerospace](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/howmet-aerospace/) / Machine Operator VI, Heading CIT ## Responsibilities Salary Range:' $37.00 - 46.00/hr + Shift Differential and eligibility for annual bonuses Shift: Header Machinist ' 1 st shift Howmet Fastening Systems (HFS) is seeking a 1st Shift, Machine Operator VI, Heading CIT for our Carson, California location. ### Key Responsibilities Sets, troubleshoots and operates onsize heading machines, as required. Efficiently produces quality products that meet all expectations utilizing manufacturing drawings, process control documents, training materials, and departmental work instructions. Utilize all internal forms of measuring devices, such as micrometers, calipers, gages, etc. Communicates all pertinent and/or necessary information to fellow employees. Gathers materials for production such as: part drawings, tool drawings, production schedules, production requirements, production reports, etc. Reports production and set-up in the production tracking system. Detects and reports faulty machine and/or equipment conditions, material anomalies, part / tool drawing discrepancies or other unusual shop floor activities. Keeps machines in best operating conditions, including replacing worn fasteners, machine parts or tooling. Required to participate in and/or conduct trainings with new department staff. - Support with improvements to keep machines performing - Provides support to operators, lead and supervisors - Drive throughput, reliability, and quality - Troubleshoot set-up issues - Monitor tooling performance and provide feedback Proficiently sets up, operates, and trouble shoots machinery for self/others ## Qualifications ### Basic Qualifications 10 years of related experience. Experience working with Inspection Tools (Micrometer, Caliper, Drop gages, etc.) Ability to read and interpret blueprints. 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. ### Preferred Qualifications Experience with National, Okuma, and Waterbury. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Oct 12, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 17, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 17, 2026 - Listed for: 5 days - Location: Carson, CA, United States - Work arrangement: On-site - Employment type: Full-time - Pay: $37.00 - 46.00/hr[Apply on Howmet Aerospace’s careers site →](https://fa-exty-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/119589) ## More jobs at Howmet Aerospace ### [2nd Shift Machining Tech IV, Davenport](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/howmet-aerospace/jobs/0b6de7ffb12e703f82f1/) Carson, CA, United States ### [Entry Level Threadroll Machinist (2nd Shift)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/howmet-aerospace/jobs/2a470de1dda6d8789dfb/) Carson, CA, United States ### [Machining Tech II, Centerless Grind (1st shift)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/howmet-aerospace/jobs/c0aa20f5d4e8441814cc/) Carson, CA, United States ### [Machining Tech II, Centerless Grind (2nd shift)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/howmet-aerospace/jobs/05ac93164a0d6f72724d/) Carson, CA, United States ### [Machining Tech III, Multi Spindle (Davenport) (1st shift)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/howmet-aerospace/jobs/8de2d038155cc4cfe76d/) Carson, CA, United States ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Machine Operator, Heading – 2nd shift, 2:00 pm-10:00 pm, $23.97 hourly + Shift premium](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/stanley-black-decker/jobs/bc3ce5cf398c8eb4fab5/) Stanley Black & Decker · Stanfield, NC, United States ### [Machine Operators (Heading/Threading) - 2nd shift with 10% shift premium](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/illinois-tool-works/jobs/dcc8c4abcdeb6e7db481/) Illinois Tool Works · Machesney Park, Illinois, United States of America ### [Machine Operator](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/loews/jobs/5ab06ff0a590643e81e4/) Loews · New Castle, PA ### [Machine Operator](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/loews/jobs/9766dc77e75b38eb1307/) Loews · Oil City, PA ### [Machine Operator](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/cargill/jobs/3ecc109dbe0a0a4ca950/) Cargill · Breaux Bridge, Louisiana OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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