Power Pac Operator

Howmet Aerospace • Wichita Falls, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Howmet Aerospace’s Wichita Falls, TX facility has an opening for Power Pac 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) Pay rate begins at $22.00 and tops out at $26.59 at 9 months. (plus 1.00 shift differential) All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment background check and drug screen. Along with your pay, our company provides you with a comprehensive package of benefits that is competitive with other leading companies.

Requirements

• 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.
• Using Computers (entering information, etc.)
• Must be able to read and interpret Product Criteria (PC) and Activity Instructions (AI).
• Must be able to function as a member of a team and be able to work under general supervision.
• Must be able to maintain expected quality levels.
• Comply with all site required policies and procedures including but not limited to: EHS, Quality, Code of Conduct and the Wichita Falls Employee Handbook.
• Must pass Jaeger I eye exam.
• Eye, hand, and foot coordination required to operate power pac tables.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Basic Computer skills
• Knowledge of Power Pac equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operates shot blast to remove shell.
• Removes gating to within specified tolerance of witness line by operating one or more grinding fixtures and/or hand grinding.
• Gauges castings periodically after grinding to ensure set-up remains accurate; readjusts as required.
• Replaces worn abrasive belts on power pac machines.
• Sets up and operates Cincinnati and or Brown and Sharp grinders for specific decap and gate removal operations
• Changes and dresses wheels on Cincinnati and or Brown and Sharp grinders as required
• Inspects casting with standard gauges or devices.
• Verify routings with castings to assure that all previous operations have been completed.
• Keeps heats separated.
• Selects and sets up fixtures for required task.
• Informs supervisor of required maintenance.
• Completes preventative maintenance as required
• Completes tasks per the PMS, or Activity Instructions, Product Criteria, or Temporary Instructions.
• Responsible for product quality while performing semi-routine task.
• Maintains a clean and orderly work area with a continuous goal to improve the 5S program.
• Must be able to move to various equipment without direction to optimize flow.
• Must strive to decrease cycle and total departmental lead times.
• Must strive to eliminate scrap and rework.
• Perform other duties as required.
• Complies with all EHS rules related to the work environment.
• Works overtime as 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

What This Job Offers

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