What are the responsibilities and job description for the CNC MACHINIST position at Howmet Aerospace?
Responsibilities
Aerospace CNC Machinist
Competitive Pay
At Howmet Aerospace in Winsted, skilled machinists are the foundation of our success. We are investing in new equipment, expanding our business, and building a culture where employees are respected, listened to, and given opportunities to grow.
Why Experienced Machinists Choose Howmet
If you're looking for more than just another machining job—if you want to work where your skills are respected, your contributions are recognized, and your career can continue to grow—we'd like to meet you.
Qualifications
Education
High school diploma/GED
What We're Looking For
Export-Controlled Data
Aerospace CNC Machinist
Competitive Pay
- Sign-on Bonus
- Shift Differential
- Overtime Available
At Howmet Aerospace in Winsted, skilled machinists are the foundation of our success. We are investing in new equipment, expanding our business, and building a culture where employees are respected, listened to, and given opportunities to grow.
Why Experienced Machinists Choose Howmet
- Modern aerospace manufacturing with continued investment in equipment and technology.
- Your ideas matter—we encourage continuous improvement and problem solving.
- Clear career paths into setup, programming, lead machinist, quality, maintenance, or supervision.
- Stable, growing business with challenging precision work.
- Competitive pay, overtime, comprehensive benefits, sign-on bonus for qualified candidates, and shift differential.
- Set up and operate CNC grinding and milling equipment.
- Machine high-precision aerospace components to demanding tolerances.
- Read blueprints, use precision measuring equipment, and make tooling/offset adjustments.
- Partner with Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, and Tool Room teams to improve processes.
- Maintain the highest standards for safety, quality, and teamwork.
If you're looking for more than just another machining job—if you want to work where your skills are respected, your contributions are recognized, and your career can continue to grow—we'd like to meet you.
Qualifications
Education
High school diploma/GED
What We're Looking For
- 3-5 years of related experience.
- Experience with CNC machining, grinding, milling, or multi-axis equipment.
- Strong blueprint reading and inspection skills.
- A positive attitude, dependable attendance, and desire to learn.
- Aerospace experience preferred but not required for strong machinists.
- Strong mechanical and troubleshooting skills
- Positive attitude, strong work ethic and a team first mindset.
Export-Controlled Data
- 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.
- 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.