Production Operator

Howmet Aerospace•Martinsville, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Howmet Structure Systems is hiring a Production Operator at its Martinsville facility. The position works primarily in the Forge Shop and Grinder buildings as part of a five-person team operating large production equipment, including a 5,000-ton forging press, conditioning grinder, gas-fired production furnaces, production saw, remote-controlled overhead cranes, and mobile manipulator material-handling machines. The work environment involves moving machinery, high temperatures, and noise. The company provides required personal protective equipment, including FR9 clothing, safety glasses, a hard hat, steel-toed boots with metatarsal protection, hearing protection, and other safety equipment as needed. The role involves setting up and adjusting equipment, inspecting product quality, assisting maintenance technicians, performing some preventive and predictive maintenance, and completing production and safety-related tasks. Operators must be able to work with limited supervision in a fast-paced environment, maintain an organized work area, complete paperwork and computer entries, and follow safety rules, including lockout procedures. This is a night-shift position scheduled Sunday evening through Wednesday evening, 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. Employees must also be willing to work flexible schedules, rotate between day and night shifts, and work overtime or weekends as needed in a 24/7 operation. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is unavailable, and employment is contingent on being able to lawfully obtain access to export-controlled items.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Strong learning aptitude; approximately 95% of the required knowledge must be learned on the job.
Ability to stand, stoop, sit, climb steps and ladders, move equipment, bend, reach, and lift at least 50 pounds as needed.
Good eye-hand coordination and depth perception.
Basic computer skills for entering and retrieving data in a Windows-based system.
Strong reading comprehension and communication skills.
Willingness to work flexible schedules, any shift, overtime, and weekends as needed in a 24/7 operation, and to rotate between day and night shifts.
Legally authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.
Ability to lawfully obtain access to export-controlled items.
Ability to work in an environment with moving machinery, high temperatures, and noise, while using required personal protective equipment.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree.
Experience in hot working of metals.
Experience operating hydraulic presses, machinery, or dies.
Experience operating heavy equipment such as cranes and forklifts.
Knowledge of SAP and Microsoft Office software.
Two or more years of manufacturing experience.
Industrial safety training.

Responsibilities

Perform equipment setups, adjustments, and other modifications.
Inspect products and be responsible for product quality.
Interact with other departments and company personnel.
Work with and assist mechanical and electrical maintenance technicians as needed.
Use basic knowledge of machinery's mechanical functions and perform some preventive and predictive maintenance.
Work with little supervision to complete work on time.
Maintain a clean and organized work area.
Complete required daily paperwork and make computer entries.
Follow all safety rules, including lockout procedures.
Work effectively in a fast-paced production environment.

Benefits

Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision benefits beginning on the first day of employment.
Monthly attendance bonuses.
Night-shift differential.
401(k) retirement savings plan with company matching and a separate employer retirement contribution.
Paid time off and vacation time.
10 paid holidays per year.
Employee life insurance and disability coverage.
Paid parental leave of up to three weeks at 100% pay for parental bonding following birth or adoption.
Flexible spending account (FSA) and health savings account (HSA) options.
Adoption assistance programs.
Optional auto, home, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance coverage.
Tuition assistance and ongoing professional development opportunities.
Employee Assistance Program.