Responsibilities
Position Overview:
Reporting to the MaintenanceManager, the Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for leading dailymaintenance operations in a high-precision aerospace manufacturing environment,with primary responsibility for supporting CNC machining centers and relatedproduction equipment at our Fullerton,CA location.
This role ensures maximumequipment uptime, safe maintenance practices, and compliance with aerospacequality and California safety regulations. The Maintenance Supervisor provideshands-on technical leadership while developing a preventive maintenance culturethat supports production schedules and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities:
' Supervise maintenance support for CNC machines, includinglathes, mills, multi-axis machining centers, and related automation.
' Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, andpneumatic systems to minimize downtime.
' Coordinate emergency repairs and prioritize work ordersbased on production needs.
' Support machine installations, moves, and commissioning ofnew equipment.
' Work with vendors and OEMs for advanced troubleshooting andservice support.
' Develop, implement, and monitor preventive maintenance (PM)schedules for CNC and facility equipment.
' Track PM completion and equipment reliability metrics.
' Analyze downtime trends and implement corrective actions toreduce repeat failures.
' Maintain maintenance documentation in CMMS or trackingsystems.
' Supervise and schedule maintenance technicians acrossshifts, as applicable.
' Provide technical coaching and on-the-job training.
' Enforce safety procedures, lockout/tagout (LOTO), and PPErequirements.
' Participate in hiring, onboarding, and performancemanagement of maintenance staff.
' Ensure compliance with Cal/OSHA regulations and companysafety policies.
' Support aerospace quality requirements (AS9100/ISO) relatedto equipment control and calibration.
' Participate in safety investigations and corrective actionplans.
' Ensure maintenance activities do not compromise productquality or traceability.
Assume additional responsibilitiesas required.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:
' Minimum 5 years of experience as a Manufacturing Supervisor, Manufacturing Engineer or equivalent role.
' Minimum 5 years of Supervisor/Leadership experience in a manufacturing setting.
' Ability to read and decipher drawings, procedures, and GD&T.
' 'Strong working knowledge of preventive maintenance systems and/or programs.
' Must be well organized, ability to work in a fast paced-environment and work well under pressure.
' Attendance and punctuality at work are essential functions of this position.
' Proficient with Microsoft Office products (Excel, Project, Word, Outlook).
' Aerospace and/or Defense industry experience
' 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.
Salary Range:
The base pay range for this position in California is $78,600 - $118,000/year. Pay is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A sign-on payment may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered.
About the Team
Howmet Fastening Systems (HFS) is a business unit of Howmet Aerospace, headquartered in Torrance, California. We hold the number one global position in aerospace fastening systems, and we're the North American leader in commercial transportation fasteners. Our high-tech, multi-material fastening systems are found nose to tail on aircraft and aerospace engines. Our products are also critical components of industrial gas turbines, automobiles, commercial transportation vehicles, and construction and industrial equipment.
