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 role ensures safety and quality protocols are followed and that identification remains on each piece cut. The operator also cuts billets, products, and test samples for a broad range of applications and verifies conformance to customer specifications.

Requirements

Minimum 1–4 years of quality experience in a manufacturing environment.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; employment eligibility verification is required at hire.
Must meet ITAR U.S. person requirements: U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, political asylee, or refugee.
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, with the ability to communicate across all levels of the organization.
Ability to work well in a team environment and commit to continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

Read work orders to identify cutting requirements, dimensions, tolerances, material, blade type, blade tension, cutting speed, feed rate, table angles, and table stop and guide positions.
Change saw blades and adjust blade tension by relieving support and drive-wheel tension, placing the blade over the wheels, and resetting tension.
Set cutting speed, feed rate, and table angle using machine controls.
Position and secure table stops, guides, and workpieces; operate the saw manually or with automatic feed to make straight cuts.
Start airflow to clear metal cuttings from the kerf.
Verify that cuts conform to customer specifications.
Calculate and mark layout lines.
Cut billets, products, and test samples for a range of applications.
Ensure each cut piece retains its identification.
Inspect material for defects.
Operate overhead bridge cranes, jib cranes, forklifts, and side loaders.
Work with internal and external customers and respond professionally to verbal and non-verbal communication.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.
Adhere to company safety requirements, federal safety regulations, and applicable EHS rules.