
Forge Helper
Rancho Cucamonga, CAJob$23–25/hrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today
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Job overview
The Forge Helper assists the work unit in the production process. The role supports forging operations by following directions from the Blacksmith or Supervisor, tracking part serialization, maintaining an organized work area and equipment, following safety procedures, and ensuring parts meet quality expectations. Candidates need a high school diploma or equivalent and at least three months of manufacturing experience. Visa sponsorship is not available.
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Summary
Assists the work unit in the production process.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
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Basic understanding of forging process and procedures.
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Ability to follow directions given by the Blacksmith or Supervisor.
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Keeps track of serialization of parts.
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Maintains a safe and organized work area and displays concern for maintain equipment (manipulator, furnaces, etc.)
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Follows all company policies and safety procedures.
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Ensures that the parts being worked on are of the highest quality.
Basic Qualifications
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High school diploma or equivalent GED.
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Minimum of three months working in a manufacturing environment.
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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.
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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.
Salary Range: $23/hr to $25/hr
Compensation and Benefits:
If a pay range is identified for this job, it is based on a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. Actual compensation is subject to variation due to factors such as education, experience, skillset, market/business considerations, and/or location.
Howmet Aerospace offers a competitive benefits package to support the health, financial well-being, and professional growth of our employees. Benefits include:
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Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision benefits coverage, including FSA and HSA account options
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Pre-tax and Roth 401(k) retirement savings plans offering employer matching funds and a separate employer retirement contribution
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Paid holidays and vacation time (eligibility, accrual, and usage are discretionary and governed by applicable policies)
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Paid parental leave and adoption assistance programs
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Life insurance and disability coverage plans
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Optional coverage plans for auto, home, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance
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Tuition Assistance Program and ongoing professional development opportunities
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Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Our Story:
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 $8.3 Billion in revenue in 2025, 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 2025 Environmental Social and Governance report at www.howmet.com/esg-report. Follow: LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/howmet-aerospace) , Twitter (https://twitter.com/howmetaerospace) , Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/howmetaerospace/) , Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/Howmetaerospace/) , and YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/howmetaerospace) .
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Howmet is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email: [email protected]
How this job compares
Set against the 3,268 open Manufacturing jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$23–25/hr
- California median$25–34/hr153 hourly ranges
- US median$22–25/hr999 hourly ranges
This range's midpoint, $24/hr, is 19% below the California median midpoint ($30/hr) — in the middle half of Manufacturing hourly ranges in California.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 399 open Manufacturing jobs in California and 3,268 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in California
- Anduril Industries28 open
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- Experience
- Manufacturing postings that state a minimum ask for 4 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 2 to 7 years (1,781 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a high school diploma; 1,682 of the 3,268 open Manufacturing jobs (51%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 4, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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