Howmet Aerospace

At a Glance

Company Name: Howmet Aerospace
Locations: New Brighton, MN & Big Lake, MN
Shop Type: OEM / Production Manufacturing
Industries Served: Aerospace, Defense, Transportation
Typical Work: Long-term production programs, precision components & assemblies
Machining Capabilities: 3-axis, 4-axis, 5-axis milling, turning, grinding
Materials: Titanium, aerospace alloys, high-performance metals
Certifications: Aerospace-grade quality systems (AS & customer-specific standards)
Shift Environment: Multiple shifts including 2nd shift with differential

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About Howmet Aerospace

Howmet Aerospace is a global leader in advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries, with operations spanning multiple continents and a strong manufacturing presence in Minnesota.

Across its New Brighton and Big Lake facilities, Howmet’s structures business manufactures metallurgically advanced, lightweight components and assemblies used in aerospace and defense applications. The work here supports critical flight structures and systems where precision, repeatability, and quality are non-negotiable.

With $7.4B in annual revenue, long-term customer programs, and deep investment in people and processes, Howmet offers machinists the opportunity to build a stable, long-term career producing parts that truly matter.

This is not job-shop chaos — it’s disciplined, process-driven aerospace manufacturing.

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The Work You’ll Be Doing

Machinists at Howmet Aerospace work on:

• Part Types: Precision aerospace components and assembled systems
• Production Style: Structured production with long-term programs
• Typical Tolerances: Tight, aerospace-driven tolerances with defined processes
• Programming & Setup: Setup and operation-focused roles with strong engineering and quality support
• Materials Machined: Titanium and other advanced aerospace alloys

You’ll be expected to follow established manufacturing processes while also contributing to continuous improvement, scrap reduction, and quality excellence.

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Machining Capabilities

• CNC Milling (3-, 4-, and 5-axis)
• CNC Turning
• Precision Grinding
• Build-to-print manufacturing
• Machining + assembly integration

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CNC Equipment

Multi-Axis & Advanced Machines

• CNC mills and turning centers supporting aerospace production

Controls

• Siemens
• Fanuc

Inspection & Support

• CMMs
• Height gages
• Micrometers, indicators, and other precision tools

(Equipment and tooling are selected to support repeatable, high-quality aerospace output.)

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Software & Programming

• Controls: Siemens, Fanuc
• Inspection Systems: CMM-based inspection and production measurement tools
• ERP Systems: Used to manage production, quality, and traceability

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Quality, Inspection & Certifications

Howmet Aerospace maintains strict quality standards supported by:

• Aerospace quality systems and customer-specific requirements
• First article inspection (FAI) and in-process inspection
• Documented manufacturing and quality procedures
• Strong collaboration between machining, quality, and engineering teams

Machinists work in a process-driven environment with clear expectations, not guesswork.

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Why Machinists Choose to Work at Howmet Aerospace

Machinists here value:

• Long-term aerospace and defense programs (not short-run churn)
• Clean, organized, safety-focused facilities
• Competitive pay with strong shift differentials and overtime structure
• Exceptional benefits starting Day 1
• A 401(k) program that rewards long-term commitment
• Career stability with a globally recognized aerospace manufacturer

This is a place to build a career, not just fill a shift.

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Open CNC Machinist Jobs

Howmet Aerospace is currently hiring CNC Machinists across its Minnesota facilities, including:

• CNC Machinist – Aerospace Manufacturing (New Brighton, MN)
• CNC Machinist – Aerospace Manufacturing (Big Lake, MN)

👉 View current CNC machining jobs at Howmet Aerospace on hireCNC