HOURLY PRODUCTION - Metal Cell Operator

Howmet Aerospace • La Porte, IN

5d

About The Position

The Metal Cell Operator works as part of a team to condition rough castings to customer specifications through metal cleaning, finishing, and dimensional and FPI inspection. The role requires cross-training to perform all or most duties across metal cleaning, finishing, and dimensional operations, and may include moving castings or completing other assigned work. The operator works under general supervision in a fast-paced environment, maintains expected quality levels, and is expected to work overtime as needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalency.
• Required WorkKeys tests in Applied Math, Graphic Literacy, and Workplace Documents; candidates must achieve Level 3 or higher on all tests.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; employment eligibility will be verified at hire. Visa sponsorship is not available.
• Employment offers are conditional on the applicant's ability to lawfully obtain access to export-controlled items.
• Ability to read parts to .0001 and understand gauging and templates.
• Finishing skills using stones, burrs, belts, and similar tools.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, and to read and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Basic computer knowledge and ability to maintain expected quality levels.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including good manual dexterity, occasional bending, reaching, pushing and pulling, lifting, squatting or crouching, and intermittent standing; sitting is required for about 70% of the workday.
• Required visual abilities include close and distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with the GE210 and PW451.
• Two years of continuous full-time work experience with the same employer, or six months of manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret Product Criteria (PC) and Activity Instructions (AI).
• Set up initial booths for standardization and set up remaining booths to match the model booth.
• Write or edit Activity Instructions as needed for the department.
• Perform and audit departmental 5S activities; clean work areas and maintain a clean work environment.
• Operate hand grinding tools, including belt and stone tools, and finish castings to Product Criteria using stones, burrs, belts, templates, and gauges.
• Operate metal-cleaning equipment, water-flow and sonic equipment, hand sandblast and automatic blast units, glass bead/table clean units, and Comco machines.
• Sandblast castings according to Activity Instructions and Product Criteria; fill and clean blasting units and maintain specified cabinet pressure and speed.
• Inspect castings for possible scrap, conduct visual and primary inspections, and perform FPI-related inspection tasks.
• Perform decap/deburr and sonic operations, map weld areas, and use a boroscope and fiber light for inspection.
• Use dimensional measuring tools and equipment, including calipers, micrometers, height gauges, shim stock, scissors, pins, go/no-go gauges, step gauges, templates, and sonic equipment.
• Adjust castings for Product Criteria compliance using presses, heat, dimensional tooling, fixture gauging, and other methods.
• Work with engineering on deviant castings and rework castings according to engineering instructions; reroute nonconforming castings.
• Perform Datum C drilling in the Stators Cell only.
• Enter operational and dimensional data into computer systems for collection and record keeping.
• Become cross-trained to perform all or most duties across the listed work areas, and move castings or perform other work-related duties as assigned.
• Work as a team member and independently as needed, follow written and verbal instructions, and work under general supervision in a fast-paced environment.
• Work overtime as needed.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage, including 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, subject to applicable policies and eligibility.
• Paid parental leave and adoption assistance programs.
• Life insurance and disability coverage plans.
• Optional auto, home, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance coverage.
• Tuition Assistance Program and ongoing professional development opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

What This Job Offers

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