What are the responsibilities and job description for the Materials Specialist, Expeditor position at Howmet?
- Job Identification 118310
- Job Category Operations
- Posting Date 07/08/2026, 04:41 PM
- Locations 135 North Unruh Ave., City of Industry, CA, 91744, US (On-site)
- Job Schedule Full time
- Remote Work Schedule Availability? None
- 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
Howmet Fastening Systems (HFS) is seeking a 1st Shift, Materialist Specialist, Expeditor for our City of Industry, California location.
Born from many well-known and long-standing brands, Howmet Fastening Systems, headquartered in Torrance, California, is the premier designer and manufacturer of aerospace and industrial fasteners, latches, fluid fittings and installation tools. Our products are used nose to tail on commercial and military aircraft, as well as on jet engines, industrial gas turbines, automobiles, commercial transportation vehicles, wind turbines, solar power systems, and construction and industrial equipment.
As a Production Control Expeditor, you are responsible for the highest possible OTD to customer orders and to ensure that any customer or forecast shortage is satisfied as soon as possible. Ensures production schedules and deadlines are met by overseeing the flow of materials, components, inventory and paperwork.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Be the primary point of contact for internal inquiries relating to customer critical parts.
- Coordinates with internal departments (Production, Quality, Shipping, Purchasing) to remove roadblocks and maintain workflow
- Expedite production plan jobs throughout the factory for assigned value streams.
- Responsible for tracking critical orders from start to finish, confirming shipment.
- Moves job orders throughout the manufacturing process as needed to expedite.
- Review the monthly production plan with assigned factory planner and identify production delays.
- Follow up on special requests to locate jobs from planners to support operations.
- Perform aging wip cycle counts for assigned value stream.
- Communicates with Planning and Production Management potential and actual production schedule delays.
- Follows up with OSP vendors to confirm progress, resolve delays, and expedite orders as needed to maintain production flow
Monitor aging work in progress for assigned value stream.
- Distributes inventory and loads parts for production Team Members to ensure maximum productivity
- Coordinates with production leads and supervisors to monitor daily production goals
Track milestone production jobs, hour by hour if needed.
- Status product through all stages of production ensuring the urgency is understood by all people involved.
- Receive and action specific requests for expediting. Regularly review the outstanding requirements of the customers, production, and sales.
Assists Shipping in packaging of product.
Basic Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent
- 1-2 years of Expeditor experience in the aerospace industry
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Must be computer savvy and learn company proprietary software programs
Ability to meet deadlines quickly and accurately, multi-task, and work well under pressure with changing priorities.
Language Skills - Ability to read and interpret documents in English such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to complete routine documentation. Ability to speak clearly and effectively with Managers, Supervisors and Coworkers.
- 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.
- 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.
Preferred Qualifications:
- ERP system experience and Oracle
- Forklift experience
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. The salary range for this position is $21.00 to $26.00 per hour
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, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.
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 TalentAcquisitionCoE_Howmet@howmet.com
Salary : $21 - $26