Maintenance B Mechanic

Howmet Aerospace•Wichita Falls, TX

6d•$29 - $34•Onsite

About The Position

Howmet Aerospace’s Wichita Falls, TX facility has an opening for Maintenance B Operator. Howmet is a world leader in the investment casting industry and is a leading supplier of superalloys, aluminum, and titanium components for aerospace, automotive, and commercial transportation applications. Our Wichita Falls location is on the front edge of the rapid growth in the aerospace and turbine industries. For more information, visit www.howmet.com . Follow @howmet: Twitter , Instagram , Facebook , LinkedIn and YouTube . MUST BE ABLE TO WORK 12 HOUR ROTATING NIGHT SHIFTS, 7:00 P.M TO 7:00 A.M. (2 on 2 off, 3 on 2 off, 2 on 3 off) All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment background check and drug screen. Pay rate begins at $29.31 and tops out at 270 days at the rate of $33.88 (plus 2.00 shift differential) Along with your pay, our company provides you with a comprehensive package of benefits that is competitive with other leading companies. Some of our benefits include: Paid vacation each year, based on length of service; paid holidays; 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match of up to 6% of your pre-tax contributions; Employer contribution to your Retirement Savings Plan account each pay period; Medical/Prescription Drug/Dental/Vision benefits offered upon hire; Employee Life Insurance, and a Employee Assistant Program. JOB SUMMARY Works independently under general supervision to perform highly complex tasks such as to diagnose, repair, and maintain plant equipment and building. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Must be able to read, write, and comprehend written and verbal instructions, and should be able to comprehend simple to very detailed schematics, blueprints, diagrams, and the ability to setup and operate more complex equipment. Must be able to troubleshoot problems and make repairs in the areas of his specialties either from experience or with the aid of manuals, wiring diagrams, etc. Perform basic shop math, including fractions and/or decimals. Must often use independent judgment to diagnose equipment problems and analyze best method for desired results. Must have a high degree of manual dexterity and be mechanically inclined. Maintain equipment in plant Must be able to maintain expected quality levels. Using Computers (entering information, etc) Comply with all site required policies and procedures including but not limited to: EHS, Quality, Code of Conduct and the Wichita Falls Employee Handbook. Observes robotic and other automated equipment to detect malfunctions, identify when a system needs to be reset, or a robot re-homed, to restore the system to production

Requirements

Must be able to read, write, and comprehend written and verbal instructions, and should be able to comprehend simple to very detailed schematics, blueprints, diagrams, and the ability to setup and operate more complex equipment.
Must be able to troubleshoot problems and make repairs in the areas of his specialties either from experience or with the aid of manuals, wiring diagrams, etc. Perform basic shop math, including fractions and/or decimals.
Must often use independent judgment to diagnose equipment problems and analyze best method for desired results.
Must have a high degree of manual dexterity and be mechanically inclined.
Maintain equipment in plant
Must be able to maintain expected quality levels.
Using Computers (entering information, etc)
Comply with all site required policies and procedures including but not limited to: EHS, Quality, Code of Conduct and the Wichita Falls Employee Handbook.
Observes robotic and other automated equipment to detect malfunctions, identify when a system needs to be reset, or a robot re-homed, to restore the system to production
Comply with all department, facility, corporate and regulatory EHS regulations.
Requires wearing safety glasses, flame retardant clothing, earplugs, Metal tarsal shoes, Hard Hats, Respirator, Caustic Suit and other department specified PPE
Report all job-related illness and injuries (Per Employee Handbook).
Report all safety, health and environmental concerns to your supervisor in a timely manner.
Attend all EHS training.
Depending upon the task, performs work requiring from minimal physical effort to heavy laboring operations.
Work requires some constant walking, standing, heavy lifting, carrying and handling.
Must pass Jaeger 2 eye exam.
Frequently reaching for nearby items.
Occasionally use fine manipulation, use a keyboard and mouse.
Occasionally lifting and carrying to the waist-to-chest high level, carrying items with two hands.
Frequently Gripping and pinching.
Occasional stair and ladder climbing.
Be able to crawl, squat, balance, sustain bending, reach far and overhead.
Be able to finger Press.
Be able to push, pull and twist.
Be able to lift from floor-to-waist and chest-to-overhead.
Moderate lifting <25,>50 lbs.
High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
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

Experience working in a manufacturing environment.
Basic Computer skills.
Prefer to have working knowledge of plant equipment, its operation, and how to repair.
Prefer Associate Degree and technical training.
Prefer robot programming experience
Prefer schematic and blueprint reading experience.
Demonstrated teamwork and communication skills

Responsibilities

Selects proper tools and parts with the aid of blueprints, schematics, or diagrams when available.
Uses a variety of testing devices such as leak detectors and electrical instruments.
Observes robots and related equipment to detect malfunctions, and repairs or replaces defective parts using hand tools and power tools.
Maintains department in a clean and orderly manner and cleans around area where equipment was repaired in a production department.
Performs other duties as required.
Complies with all EHS rules related to the work environment
Works Overtime when needed.

Benefits

Paid vacation each year, based on length of service
paid holidays
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match of up to 6% of your pre-tax contributions
Employer contribution to your Retirement Savings Plan account each pay period
Medical/Prescription Drug/Dental/Vision benefits offered upon hire
Employee Life Insurance
Employee Assistant Program

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