The posting
Responsibilities
We're seeking a Production Supervisor/CNC Programmer to join our team in Rochester NY.
This position is eligible for $2000. sign-on bonus
Job Summary
This position is responsible for providing leadership in manufacturing excellence, ensuring customer satisfaction, quality, continuous improvement, and performance measurement (Safety, Quality, Cost and Delivery). You will supervise and coordinate activities of team leads and workers engaged in production. This position will establish and coordinate activities to meet objectives to coincide with plant goals and business metrics.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Optimize cycle times while maintaining dimensional integrity and requirements.
- Troubleshoot machining issues and revise programs to improve yield and reduce scrap.
- Collaborate with Quality to resolve nonconformances an implement corrective actions.
- Provide technical guidance to CNC Machinists and Setup Technicians along with training.
- Maintain program documentation, revision control, and backup systems
- Support lean manufacturing and continuous improvement efforts.
- Ensure compliance with safety procedures and company policies
- Follow all of Howmet's safety regulations, work rules, HR policies and specific requirements
- Creates an ownership culture of safety, compliance, and awareness
- Follows and drives quality ownership, respect for the product, and a "STOP" culture
- Understands contraint management, OEE, and applies techniques to improve and eliminate waste
- Assigns work to meet production schedules
- Develops and implements strategic plans, team goals, and objectives that align with plant objectives
- Drives 6S and the elimination of waste throughout respective areas
- Provides leadership and drives continuous improvement (lean manufacturing) and efficiencies
- Creates an environment that fosters employee engagement
- Drive cost reductions to improve profitability
- Identify opportunities for enhancement and make improvement suggestions to management
- Support the simplification and standardization of processes in a bid to enhance effectiveness
Job Roles
- Identify and remove obstacles to productivity at individual and systematic levels; inspires and equips employees to perform
- Manage time well and efficiently
- Align people and resources to demand and forecast needs
- Hold employees accountable
- Retain authority while delegating ownership
- Communicate openly and regularly, maintaining information flow
- Be visible on the manufacturing floor
- Find efficiencies and gains, solicits, and implements ideas and invites improvements
- Handles escalations objectively, recasts difficult situations as opportunities for learning and growth
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or technical certification in CNC Programming, Manufacturing Technology or related field.
- 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
- 2 years programming of CNC turning machines
- M and G code knowledge
- Ability to read and interpret complex Engineering documents
- 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.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in business or other related technical fields
- Experience with Lean, Six Sigma techniques, or other approved continuous improvement tools/methodologies
- High attention to detail and quality, ability to work in a fast-paced aerospace production environment.
- Strong verbal and written communication.
- Basic 6S knowledge
- Experience with machining aerospace fittings or tight-tolerance components preferred.
- Strong understanding of GD&T
- Familiarity with: AS9100 quality systems, First Article Inspection (AS9102) and NADCAP requirements (if applicable).
- Strong collaboration and communication skills and process improvement mindset
Salary Range: $70,000-$110,000. depending on experience
Let Your Career Take Flight at Howmet Aerospace!
We recognize and reward our employees’ contributions with a competitive total rewards package. This position offers:
- Medical/Prescription Drug/Dental/Vision Benefits on Day 1 of employment
- 5% Annual Target Performance Pay
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan6% company match, plus additional 3% (whether you contribute or not), for a max total of 9% annually
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 11 paid holidays per year
- Employee Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Parental Leave (up to 3 weeks of 100%-paid leave for parental bonding for the birth or adoption of a child)
Joining our team means being part of a workplace that prioritizes professional development, collaboration, and a supportive culture designed to help you thrive.
About Us
Compensation and Benefits:
If a pay range is identified for this job, it is based on a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. Actual compensation is subject to variation due to factors such as education, experience, skillset, market/business considerations, and/or location.
Howmet Aerospace offers a competitive benefits package to support the health, financial well-being, and professional growth of our employees. Benefits include:
- Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision benefits coverage, including FSA and HSA account options
- Pre-tax and Roth 401(k) retirement savings plans offering employer matching funds and a separate employer retirement contribution
- Paid holidays and vacation time (eligibility, accrual, and usage are discretionary and governed by applicable policies)
- Paid parental leave and adoption assistance programs
- Life insurance and disability coverage plans
- Optional coverage plans for auto, home, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance
- Tuition Assistance Program and ongoing professional development opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Our Story:
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.
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The Howmet engines business produces world-class aerospace engine components, including investment castings, fasteners, rings and forgings. Our vacuum melted superalloys, machining, performance coatings and hot isostatic pressing for high performance parts enable the next generation of quieter, cleaner and more fuel-efficient aerospace engines. Able to supply more than 90% of structural and rotating aerospace engine components.
