Manual Toolroom Machinist — EDM, Bridgeport, and Grinders

Precision starts with you

Do you thrive on interpreting a blueprint and turning raw stock into exacting tooling? At Howmet Aerospace’s Tempcraft facility (Engines Products – Cleveland Operations), 3960 S. Marginal Rd., Cleveland, you’ll construct molds and dies that meet the strict tolerances our aero engine and industrial turbine components demand.

Role snapshot

• Create and execute plans for building molds/dies directly from design drawings.
• Run manual machines with a primary focus on vertical milling (Bridgeport) and surface grinding.
• Operate saws, manual grinders, EDM wire and sinker (Sodick, Agie Charmilles), and a vertical lathe as needed.
• Inspect your own work using handheld measurement tools; maintain very close tolerances.
• Collaborate closely with Engineering and Programming throughout the process.
• Manage several builds simultaneously while adhering to Corporate EHS, Quality, and HR standards.
• Maintain and use your personal tools and toolbox.

About Howmet Engines

We are a world‑class producer of airfoils, rings, disks, and forgings. Our know‑how in vacuum‑melted superalloys, machining, performance coatings, and hot isostatic pressing supports quieter, more fuel‑efficient aircraft engines and cleaner power generation.

Work schedule

• 2nd shift: Monday–Friday, 3:30 pm – 12:00 am
• 3rd shift: Monday–Friday, 9:00 pm – 5:30 am

Baseline and preferred qualifications

Basic

• High school diploma or GED

Preferred

• Experience machining multiple metal types.
• Understanding of speeds, feeds, step‑downs, and cutting tools.
• Proficiency with handheld metrology tools and reading measurements.

Strengths you bring

• Manual machining expertise
• Equipment troubleshooting capability
• Strong general troubleshooting skills

Shop technologies

• Surface grinder
• EDM (Sinker) — Sodick, Agie Charmilles
• EDM (Wire) — Sodick, Agie Charmilles
• Manual grinder
• Manual vertical mill (Bridgeport)
• Vertical lathe

If precise, hands‑on craftsmanship is your craft, this is where your work drives real‑world impact in flight and energy.