Materials Specialist- Expeditor at Howmet Aerospace in Fullerton, California

Job Description:

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 $6.6 billion in revenue in 2023, 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 2023 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 and Affirmative Action employer. We celebrate diversity and 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.comBasic 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


• Education and/or Experience - High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) preferred; or two to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.


• 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.


• Mathematical Skills - Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.


• Reasoning Ability - Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.


• Computer Skills - To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Syteline Manufacturing software.


• 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.

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.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to:

• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.


• Frequently required to stand and sit.


• Occasionally required to walk and talk or hear.


• Frequently lifts and/or moves up to 30 pounds.


• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.


• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Hearing protection is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge on QAD and Oracle

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 $17.00 to $25.00 per hourHowmet Fastening Systems (HFS) is seeking a highly motivated, energetic, entry level or experienced individual to join our team as a Materials Specialist-Expeditor. This is an opportunity to grow your career at a large, international aerospace company.

Duties and Responsibilities:

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. Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to -

• Be the primary point of contact for internal inquiries relating to customer critical parts.


• 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.


• Assist production planners with creating milestones for linedown situations.


• Monitor aging work in progress for assigned value stream.


• Notify Planners of non-conforming product on a daily basis and track disposition.


• Utilize the computer system and reporting system and printed documentation for control and identification of customer orders in the factory.


• 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.


• All other duties as requested


• 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.


• Where appropriate, provide feedback to internal customer requirements.


• Other expedite or production support roles such as job clocking audits

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