[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Howmet Aerospace jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/howmet-aerospace/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Howmet Aerospace · Brea, CA # Trim Machinist Brea, CA, United States On-site Full-time $19.48-$32.53 Manufacturing & Production Listed on Howmet Aerospace’s official careers site. Posted October 14, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Howmet Aerospace’s careers site →](https://fa-exty-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/119811) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Howmet Aerospace](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/howmet-aerospace/) / Trim Machinist ## Responsibilities ### Summary Sets up and operates trim production equipment and related operations in the department. Machinist will be held to established production and quality standards. Machinist will have control to make minor adjustments to the process or machine after tasks are assigned. Department training participation is required as well as helping train new hires in the department. ### Essential Duties and Responsibilities Operation: Operates standard and specialized production equipment, including loading materials, removing finished parts, and monitoring machine operation for quality and performance. ### Setup Assists with machine setup activities and learns the setup and operation of equipment within assigned departments. ### Blueprint Reading Reads and interprets blueprints, work instructions, and specifications to perform assigned operations. ### Inspection Inspect parts using gauges and measuring instruments, performs First Article inspections, and submit parts for quality verification as required. ### Production Reporting Completes required production and quality documentation, including SPC charting and production records. ### Teamwork/Training Assists in training operators and supports departmental production activities as needed. ### Safety Follows all safety, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), EHS, and 5S requirements and maintains a clean and organized work area. ### Other Performs other duties as assigned. ### Compensation $19.48-$32.53 ## Qualifications ### Education, Experience, and Qualifications High School Diploma or GED preferred. Minimum 1 year of manufacturing, machining, assembly, or machine operation experience preferred. Experience operating production equipment in a manufacturing environment is preferred. Ability to read and interpret blueprints, work instructions, and specifications. Experience using basic measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, gauges, and comparators preferred. Basic knowledge of shop math and manufacturing processes. Strong attention to detail with a commitment to quality, productivity, and safety standards. Effective communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with team members and supervisors. Ability to follow directions, maintain a positive attitude, and demonstrate a willingness to learn. Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility is required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. ### 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. The employee is responsible for maintaining fitness-for-duty while holding the above-described position and should be able to perform the essential tasks of the position in a safe, appropriate and effective manner. This refers to the physical, mental and emotional duties of the job. Must be able to lift/move 30 lbs. (may not exceed per EHS policies) Must be able to stand for long periods of time Reaching above and below, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and bending. Need to be able to wear safety steel toe shoes and walk around shop floor environment as needed. Be able to remove dangling jewelry for shop floor assigned tasks, and wear hearing protection as needed. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Oct 14, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 17, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 17, 2026 - Listed for: 3 days - Location: Brea, CA, United States - Work arrangement: On-site - Employment type: Full-time - Pay: $19.48-$32.53[Apply on Howmet Aerospace’s careers site →](https://fa-exty-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/119811) ## More jobs at Howmet Aerospace ### [Manufacturing Engineer II](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/howmet-aerospace/jobs/8c46e1548521edea2a17/) Brea, CA, United States ### [Production Planner](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/howmet-aerospace/jobs/ae0ce1857f6bac3a5b12/) Brea, CA, United States ### [Production Planning Supervisor](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/howmet-aerospace/jobs/c1f697f6bedfc7f167be/) Brea, CA, United States ### [Quality Tech](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/howmet-aerospace/jobs/9a7f86eeee241e725c43/) Brea, CA, United States ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Trim Forklift Operator](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/cargill/jobs/d12831e9adede68077ed/) Cargill · Dodge City, Kansas ### [Machinist](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/lockheed-martin/jobs/98078e08e4612292db5a/) Lockheed Martin · Liverpool, NY ### [Manufacturing Machinist](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/fastenal/jobs/130ddecff24882845dd2/) Fastenal · Wallingford, CT ### [Machinist](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/genuine-parts/jobs/c3c39ada66e395cdd712/) Genuine Parts · Birmingham, AL ### [General Machinist](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/lockheed-martin/jobs/7988159d71aa57e18e6a/) Lockheed Martin · Johnstown, PA [Jobs in Brea, CA](/locations/us/ca/brea/)[Jobs in California](/locations/us-ca/)[Manufacturing & Production jobs](/functions/manufacturing-production/) OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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