(H) (IGT) Cell Operator Post-Fire - 2nd/3rd Shift

Howmet Aerospace•Morristown, TN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Cell Operator on the 2nd/3rd Shift, focusing on post-fire operations. The role involves ensuring the correct operation of various machinery, adhering to product criteria and safety precautions, and maintaining quality standards for manufactured cores. The operator will be responsible for data system logging, visual and dimensional inspections, equipment operation, and maintaining a clean work area.

Requirements

Minimum High School diploma or equivalent (GED).
Ability to read and comprehend written instructions in the English language.
Consistent and stable work history.
Basic computer skills are required.
High degree of manual dexterity.
Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Ability to lawfully obtain access to export-controlled items.

Nice To Haves

Manufacturing / Factory experience preferred but not required.
Quality Assurance experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Correctly wand onto the shop floor data system for labor.
Read and follow appropriate product criteria, activity instructions, and elements.
Follow all safety precautions as spelled out in the Activity Instruction.
Use of appropriate equipment/tools (Press, Pill Heater, Belt Sander, Anneal Bake Oven, Ring Press, CNC Machines, Burr Gun, Ultra Max, Hand Tools).
Form and finish cores per Activity instruction and product criteria.
Load anneal bake setters per product criteria, if required.
Load and unload anneal bake oven, if required.
Understanding of loading and operation of CNC machines.
Responsible for visual and dimensional quality of green cores (gauge cores).
Visually inspect cores for unacceptable defects per the product criteria or activity instruction.
Correctly wand lot travelers and scrap after each tray and take cores to kiln truck.
Fill out OEE sheets.
Maintain clean work area and perform TPM per schedule.
Perform pre-shift die inspection and TPM checklist.
Observe safety policies and regulations.
Maintain high attendance record.
Basic understanding of the use of dial calipers, micrometers and pin gauges.
Understand use of the HCS ‘Help Chain’.
Maintain pacing via Aussie Pace System.
Perform Problem Solving with Leadership.
Prepare tie bar machine according to AI (if applicable).
Cut tie bar (CTB) per product criteria (if applicable).
Prepare CTB machine for blending using proper equipment (if applicable).
Blend tie bar (if applicable).
Correctly perform Post-Fire CNC Operation.
Check slot width with go/no go pins if required by product criteria (gauge cores) or if excessive finish is performed.
Use ceramic patch material as allowed by the product criteria, to repair cracks, chips, negatives, and crazing.
Remove excess patch using brush or sandpaper.
Communicate with pre fire operators any current quality issues.
Core fill slots with liquid wax per product criteria and other core prep work as called out on the product criteria such as adding standoffs.
Correctly locate core on fixture (if applicable) – Assembly Area.
Utilize Pace System (E-Aussie).
Work with Leadership on Problem Solving.
Perform other duties as directed by Leadership/Area Leadership.