Production Control Expeditor

Posted 13 Days Ago
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Brea, CA, USA
In-Office
25-35 Hourly
Entry level
Aerospace • Hardware • Other • Transportation
The Role
Coordinates and expedites materials, parts, and assemblies through a manufacturing environment. Monitors production schedules, resolves delays, ensures timely material delivery, communicates issues to department leaders, and completes customer order and parts documentation. Requires advanced Excel skills, inventory and order-tracking experience, strong organization, effective communication, and proactive problem-solving. Aerospace fastener knowledge and basic manufacturing or distribution experience are preferred.
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Responsibilities

Job Responsibilities:

 

The Production Expeditor is responsible for coordinating and expediting the flow of materials, parts, and assemblies within or between departments in a manufacturing environment. 

Key duties include:

  • Monitoring production schedules

  • Identifying and resolving delays

  • Ensuring timely delivery of materials to keep operations on track

  • Communicating potential issues to appropriate department leaders

  • Completing necessary documentation associated with customer orders and parts

The role requires strong organizational skills, the ability to communicate effectively with multiple teams, and a proactive approach to problem-solving to maintain efficient production processes.

 

Compensation:

 

$25/hr.-$35/hr.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

 

  • High level excel proficiency is REQUIRED

  • Experience tracking inventory and orders is REQUIRED

  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment is REQUIRED

  • Knowledge of aerospace parts (specifically fastener products) is a MAJOR PLUS

  • Knowledge of basic manufacturing and distribution operations is a MAJOR PLUS

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.

If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email:  [email protected]

Skills Required

  • High-level Excel proficiency
  • Experience tracking inventory and orders
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Knowledge of aerospace parts, specifically fastener products
  • Knowledge of basic manufacturing and distribution operations

Howmet Aerospace Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Howmet Aerospace and has not been reviewed or approved by Howmet Aerospace.

  • Retirement Support — Retirement contributions include an automatic employer contribution plus a strong dollar‑for‑dollar 401(k) match for eligible U.S. salaried employees, enhancing total compensation. Feedback highlights retirement benefits as a relative strength compared with many large manufacturers.
  • Healthcare Strength — Core health coverage includes medical, dental, and vision insurance with HSA/FSA options, and feedback suggests the health plans are viewed positively. Health coverage is frequently characterized as solid and reliable.
  • Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered decent or competitive in many roles and locations, with hourly positions often able to lift earnings through overtime. Feedback indicates salary ranges for common technical roles align with broader aerospace manufacturing markets.

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The Company
HQ: Pittsburgh, PA
10,001 Employees
Year Founded: 2020

What We Do

Howmet Aerospace Inc., headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. The Company’s primary businesses focus on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems, and titanium structural parts necessary for mission-critical performance and efficiency in aerospace and defense applications, as well as forged wheels for commercial transportation. With nearly 1,150 granted and pending patents, the Company’s differentiated technologies enable lighter, more fuel-efficient aircraft to operate with a lower carbon footprint.

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