Core Compound Operator - 2nd Shift

Howmet Aerospace•Morristown, TN

8d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for operating machinery and performing tasks related to the production of cores. The role involves understanding and following product criteria, activity instructions, and safety precautions. Key duties include operating various machines such as presses, heaters, sanders, ovens, and CNC machines, as well as performing quality checks, material blending, and maintaining a clean work area. The operator will also be responsible for data entry, material handling, and problem-solving. This role requires the ability to work independently and as part of a team, adhere to strict safety and quality standards, and maintain a high attendance record. The operator will handle hazardous materials and waste in accordance with company procedures. Access to export-controlled items is involved, and employment is contingent upon the ability to lawfully access such items.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED equivalency
Three (3) months’ on-the-job training to fulfill introductory period
Six (6) months’ experience to be eligible for certified operator status
Ability to read and comprehend written instructions
Mental and visual attention
Perform to productivity and quality standards
Ability to work in a team-oriented environment
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally and 20 pounds consistently
Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
This position entails access to export-controlled items and employment offers are conditioned upon an applicant's ability to lawfully obtain access to such items.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Correctly wand onto the shop floor data system for labor
Read and follow appropriate product criteria, activity instruction’s, 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
Operate auto batching system
Blend material in Henschel Roll mill blended compound
Crush roll milled compound
Pill material
Weigh and skid pills
Fills auto batching hopper
5S Ownership
Make setter material
Make patch
Make test bars and spiral flows of material
Record individual pill weights
Clean magnets in the crusher system
Clean equipment and general area
Handles hazardous materials/waste in accordance with Howmet’s Hazardous Waste Management Program
Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor
Ability to use electronic data collection systems