CNC Production Trainee Precision Machining

Imagine your first week at Howmet Aerospace

You walk into our Winsted, CT plant and meet your mentor. Together, you review a blueprint, plan the sequence of operations, set up a surface grinder, and verify your work with adjustable gauges. By the end of the shift, your hour-by-hour board is up to date, your 6S area is spotless, and youve logged tooling calibration and a daily walk-around. Thats the start of your journey as a CNC Production Trainee.

What success looks like

• You can set up machines and change wheels within standard times in your assigned workstation
• You operate CNC processes (e.g., rotary equipment, surface grinding) safely and reliably
• You perform in-process inspections and keep accurate quality, productivity/utilization, schedule, and calibration records
• You maintain visual control boards and hour-by-hour charts that tell the story of your shift
• You drive continuous improvement, follow the Employee Handbook, and live our Quality and EH&S commitments
• You achieve and maintain certified status, with dependable attendance
• You collaborate and jump in on other duties as needed

Growth, pay, and perks

• Starting pay of $21.00/hour minimum; higher based on demonstrated skills
• Shift premiums: $2.00/hour for 2nd shift; $3.00/hour for 3rd shift
• Training option: begin on 1st shift for several months if needed
• External hires: $3,000 sign-on bonus
• Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Vacation, and more, plus an excellent 401(k) match
• Career: meaningful growth potential and a Referral Bonus Program

Do you bring the essentials?

• High school diploma or GED
• Comfort with arithmetic (decimals/fractions), basic formulas, charts/tables, and interpreting reports/records
• Ability to read blueprints, drawings, specifications, and wiring/assembly diagrams
• Hands-on familiarity with computer scanning devices and adjustable measuring instruments
• Judgment to plan work, select the sequence of set-ups/operations/processes, and follow documented methods
• Preferred: 1 2 years of machine operation experience

Stand-out strengths

• CNC tooling knowledge
• Troubleshooting mindset
• Experience with production set-ups

Tools of the trade

• Measurement gauges
• CNC Mill (5 axis VMC)
• CNC Lathe (5 axis)
• Horizontal Machining Center (5 axis)
• OD/ID Grinding Machine

Work authorization

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.

Ready to get started?

Were looking for curious, reliable problem-solvers who want to master precision machining. Apply today and see if the CNC Production Trainee Precision Machining role at Howmet Aerospace is right for you.