
2nd Shift - Machining Tech III, Threadroll
Carson, CAJob$27–32/hrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today
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Job overview
Howmet Aerospace seeks an intermediate Thread Roll Machinist for its Carson, California operations. The machinist sets up, operates, and adjusts thread rolling machines to produce aerospace fasteners to engineering specifications and quality standards. The role includes machine and tooling setup, inspections, measurement, and production support. Candidates need three years of machinery-operating experience; thread roll machinery experience and the ability to read product prints are preferred.
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Full job description
The Carson, CA Operations is seeking an intermediate Thread roll Machinist. The machinist is responsible for setting up, operating and adjusting thread rolling machines to produce precision aerospace fasteners in accordance with engineering specifications, quality standards, and production requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
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Set up, operate, and monitor thread rolling machines to manufacture threaded pins and other aerospace fasteners.
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Perform standard machine setups, tooling changes, and adjustments with limited supervision
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Install, align and adjust thread rolling dies and related tooling to achieve required thread specifications.
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Perform in-cell wash, tumble, flat roll operations and run fillet roll machines as required
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Conduct 1st Article and in-process inspections, use gages to measure critical thread roll dimensions, input SPC data into computer
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Ability to perform visual inspection under microscope and detect issues resulting from thread rolling process to prevent rejects / PDRs
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Ability to follow the 3-pan system
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Perform Lock/Out Tag/Out (LOTO)
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Assist with training and development of entry level operators
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Active involvement in continuous improvement initiatives
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Follow all EHS Policies and Safety Procedures. Report all incidents immediately
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Ability to read measuring devices and interpret specifications and work instructions
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Understand routers and part drawings
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Perform dimensional inspection using QC gages and compare results to specifications
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Check parts visually under microscope, sort parts, etc.
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. Howmet Aerospace curates a strong working environment through opportunities for career progression, community engagement activities, and flexible schedules contingent upon role and location. The salary range for this position is $27 to $32
Physical Demands:
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Must be able to lift/move 30 lbs. (may not exceed per EHS policies)
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Must be able to stand for long periods of time
Basic Requirements:
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3-years experience operating machinery
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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
Preferred Qualifications:
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3-5 years’ experience operating thread roll machinery
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Ability to read and interpret product prints.
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Ability to use inspection gages and instruments
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 683 open Machinist jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 12, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$27–32/hr
- California median$27–40/hr57 hourly ranges
- US median$27–36/hr317 hourly ranges
This range's midpoint, $29.50/hr, is 12% below the California median midpoint ($34/hr) — in the middle half of Machinist hourly ranges in California.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 76 open Machinist jobs in California and 683 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in California
- SpaceX14 open
- Howmet Aerospace (this employer)8 open
- Snowline Engineering5 open
- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 3 years of experience; Machinist postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years at the median (468 postings).
- Education
- 2 of the 683 open Machinist jobs (under 1%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 12, 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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