Press Machine Operator

Howmet AerospaceHouston, TX
Onsite

About The Position

Howmet – Houston Extrusions (77061) is seeking a skilled, detailed oriented, and safety-driven machine operator to operate a 5K Extrusion Press by loading billets onto the feed conveyors, heating the billets in an induction system, and then extruding that billet thru a predetermined tooling stack. Once extruded, parts shall be inspected for conformity, split (as needed), then stamped with the corresponding production order and extrusion number.

Requirements

  • High School diploma or GED
  • Minimum 2-5 years quality experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
  • Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
  • Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Nice To Haves

  • 4 or more years’ Experience in metals manufacturing
  • Excellent Communication and Presentation skills (written, verbal and non- verbal), ability to communicate with all levels of the organization.
  • Must work well in a team environment and commit to continuous improvement.
  • Must be able to obtain an in-house mobile equipment certification, including use of forklift and boom lift
  • Basic metal fabrication skills; use of power tools, cutting torch, stick welder, saws, and knee mill.

Responsibilities

  • Load billets to the extrusion press
  • Assemble tooling stacks/dies for as assigned for each production order material master and install onto die slide of extrusion press
  • Heat billets in induction system
  • Extrude billets thru extrusion press, cut back end off and reclaim die
  • Inspect extrusion for conformity
  • Split extrusion (as needed)
  • Stamp production order and extrusion number onto the extrusion
  • Operate overhead bridge cranes and jib cranes
  • Operator forklift and side loader.
  • Ability to work with external and internal customers.
  • Ability to read and react to verbal and non-verbal communication while maintaining a high level of professionalism.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by Management.
  • Complies with all EHS rules required for the work environment.
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