Saw Operator - Night Shift

Howmet Aerospace•Houston, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Howmet’s Houston Extrusions Plant (77061) converts specialty metals into value-added extrusions for the aerospace and defense industries. The Saw Operator sets up and operates saws to cut specified lengths of titanium, stainless steel, and other metal billets or parts. The position ensures safety and quality protocols are followed and that identification remains intact on each piece cut. The operator also handles material using overhead bridge cranes, jib cranes, forklifts, and side loaders; works with internal and external customers; and performs other duties assigned by management.

Requirements

At least 1 year of quality experience in a manufacturing environment; the posting lists a range of 1–4 years.
Must have U.S. person status as defined by ITAR: U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, political asylee, or refugee.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; employment eligibility will be verified at hire.
Visa sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

1–4 years of experience in metals manufacturing.
Previous experience operating a vertical band saw.
Excellent written, verbal, and non-verbal communication and presentation skills, including the ability to communicate with all levels of the organization.
Ability to work well in a team environment and commit to continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

Read work orders to determine cutting requirements, dimensions, tolerances, metal type, blade type and tension, cutting speed, feed rate, table angles, and stop and guide positions.
Relieve saw blade support and drive wheel tension; replace blades and reset tension as needed.
Set cutting speed, feed rate, and table angle using saw controls.
Position table stops and guides, align and secure workpieces, and clamp stock in place.
Operate the saw manually or with automatic feed to make straight-line cuts.
Start airflow to clear metal cuttings from the cut area.
Verify that cuts conform to customer specifications.
Calculate and mark layout lines.
Cut billets, products, and test samples for a broad range of applications.
Ensure identification is present on each piece cut and inspect material for defects.
Operate overhead bridge cranes and jib cranes.
Operate forklifts and side loaders.
Work with internal and external customers and communicate professionally using verbal and non-verbal communication.
Follow company safety requirements, federal safety regulations, and environmental, health, and safety rules for the work environment.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.