Cell Operator Post-Fire - 2nd shift

Howmet Aerospace • Morristown, TN

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The Cell Operator is responsible for various tasks on the shop floor, including data system entry, following product criteria and instructions, and adhering to safety precautions. This role involves operating and maintaining various equipment such as presses, heaters, ovens, CNC machines, and hand tools. The operator will form and finish cores, inspect them for quality, and manage production documentation. A key aspect of the role is ensuring the visual and dimensional quality of the cores, communicating any issues, and maintaining a clean work area. The position requires understanding of CNC machine operation, quality control measures, and basic mathematical and computer skills.

Requirements

• Minimum High School diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Ability to read and comprehend written instructions in the English language.
• Consistent and stable work history.
• Ability to record data.
• High degree of manual dexterity.
• Basic mathematical skills.
• Interpret PMS/Activity Instructions.
• Three (3) months’ on-the-job training to fulfill introductory period.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
• 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.
• Perform other duties as directed by 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED