Furnace Operator - Manufacturing

Howmet Aerospace • Canton, OH

2h • Onsite

About The Position

Howmet Structure Systems has an immediate opening for a Furnace Utility Operator at its Canton, Ingot facilities. The position is responsible for operating and maintaining high-productivity melting furnaces. The role involves interpreting and controlling furnace conditions to meet customer specifications and quality standards, using industrial equipment and hand tools, and performing maintenance and troubleshooting.

The position works 12-hour shifts rotating monthly between days and nights, from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm or 7:00 pm to 7:00 am, following a 2-2-3 shift pattern. The schedule may include holidays, weekends, and overtime. The employee must be able to work in high or precarious places and confined spaces, and meet the listed physical demands, including frequently lifting or moving up to 50 pounds.

Employment offers are conditioned on the applicant’s ability to lawfully obtain access to export-controlled items. Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Employment eligibility will be verified at hire, and visa sponsorship is unavailable.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent and at least one year of related manufacturing experience.
• Experience conducting general equipment maintenance or experience with hydraulic, pneumatic, or electrical systems.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and blueprints.
• Experience using a computer to enter and track data.
• Strong work ethic, including a good attendance record.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule that includes holidays, weekends, and overtime.
• Ability to work in high or precarious places and small or confined spaces.
• Ability to regularly stand, walk, sit, use hands and fingers to handle or feel, reach, and climb or balance; frequently stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, and talk or hear; and frequently lift or move up to 50 pounds.
• Close vision.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and control furnace conditions to ensure products meet customer specifications and quality standards.
• Operate equipment such as tow motors, overhead cranes, welders, and hoists.
• Conduct preventive and general maintenance on furnace hardware.
• Troubleshoot equipment and system abnormalities and perform maintenance to resolve issues.
• Use hand tools, including grinders, saws, and drill presses, to condition and prepare ingots for the next process step.
• Follow standard operating procedures and comply with safety and quality processes.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage, with FSA and HSA account options
• Pre-tax and Roth 401(k) retirement savings plans with employer matching funds and a separate employer retirement contribution
• Paid holidays and vacation time
• Paid parental leave and adoption assistance programs
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional auto, home, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance coverage
• Tuition assistance and ongoing professional development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Cross-training opportunities with the ability to earn additional pay
• Annual company-performance-based bonus
• Attendance bonus
• Shift differential

What This Job Offers

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