Saw Operator 2nd Shift

Howmet Aerospace • Rochester, NY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Howmet Engine Systems has an immediate opening for a Bandsaw & Abrasive Saw Operator (Raw Material Prep), to assist in the manufacturing process at our facility in Rochester, NY. Our current need is 12-hour shifts, 5pm-5am.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Prior experience in a machine shop or heavy industrial environment.
• Ability to calculate weights and lengths, including understanding decimals and fractions.
• Experience with basic hand tools
• Ability to stand for long shifts and handle materials up to 50 lbs.
• Follow work instructions, routers, and process control requirements to ensure consistent production
• Program, adjust, and troubleshoot equipment to maintain optimal performance
• Perform in-process and final inspections using precision measuring tools (micrometers, calipers, gauges)
• Ensure compliance with AS9100 and internal quality systems
• Accurately record production, inspection results, and non-conformances
• Maintain production efficiency while minimizing scrap and rework
• Conduct basic equipment checks and support preventive maintenance activities
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment in accordance with 5S standards
• Safely operate material handling equipment such as cranes, manipulators, and forklifts

Nice To Haves

• Experience operating large-scale industrial saws (e.g., Amada, or similar).
• Overhead Crane or Forklift Certification
• Experience working within AS9100 or other regulated quality systems
• Experience with CNC or PLC-controlled equipment
• Overhead crane and/or forklift certification

Responsibilities

• Setup and operate industrial horizontal/vertical bandsaws and abrasive saws to cut various alloys (steel, titanium, nickel) to length and weight.
• Ensure every cut billet is correctly identified with heat numbers, material grades, and job codes to maintain AS9100 compliance.
• Perform frequent in-process inspections using calipers, tape measures, and scales to ensure billets meet "cut-to-weight" or "cut-to-length" tolerances.
• Monitor blade tension, coolant flow, and abrasive wheel wear.
• Perform routine blade changes and basic preventive maintenance.
• Safely load raw bar stock (often 10-20+ feet long) onto saw tables using overhead cranes, forklifts, or roller conveyors.
• Track material yield and manage "drops" (remnants) to minimize scrap and ensure efficient use of expensive alloys.
• Work closely with the Saw Shop Lead and Forging team to ensure a steady "feed" of material for the daily production schedule.

Benefits

• Medical/Prescription Drug/Dental/Vision Benefits on Day 1 of employment
• 5% Annual Target Performance Pay
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan 6% company match, plus additional 3% (whether you contribute or not), for a max total of 9% annually
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Employee Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Parental Leave (up to 3 weeks of 100%-paid leave for parental bonding for the birth or adoption of a child)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees