Shipping Operator

Howmet Aerospace • Wichita Falls, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Howmet Aerospace’s Wichita Falls, TX facility has an opening for Shipping Operator. The candidate will train on day shift and then transition to 12-hour rotating night shifts, 7:00 P.M. to 7:00 A.M. (2 on 2 off, 3 on 2 off, 2 on 3 off). The starting pay rate is $22.80 per hour, topping out at $27.32 after 9 months, plus a $1.00 shift differential. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment background check and drug screen. Along with your pay, our company provides a comprehensive package of benefits that is competitive with other leading companies.

Requirements

• MUST BE ABLE TO WORK 12 HOUR ROTATING NIGHT SHIFTS, 7:00 P.M TO 7:00 A.M. (2 on 2 off, 3 on 2 off, 2 on 3 off)
• Using Computers (entering information, etc.) using keyboard and mouse.
• Must be able to read and interpret Product Criteria (PC) and Activity Instructions (AI).
• Must be able to function as a member of a team and be able to work under general supervision.
• Must be able to maintain expected quality levels.
• Work requires basic skills in reading, writing and math plus the use of fractions and/or decimals.
• Must be able to read and comprehend written and verbal instructions and sketches.
• Comply with all site required policies and procedures including but not limited to: EHS, Quality, Code of Conduct and the Wichita Falls Employee Handbook.
• High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
• 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.
• This position entails access to export-controlled items and employment offers are conditioned upon an applicant's ability to lawfully obtain access to such items.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• General knowledge of previous operations helpful.

Responsibilities

• Interprets and develops work instructions for departmental use.
• Reads electrolytic etch identification book and deciphers by cavities what markings are to be applied.
• Reads and understands on-line information to determine what markings to apply to parts.
• Verifies castings and routing tickets to ensure all previous operations are complete and mistakes are corrected.
• Sorts all castings according to customer specification.
• Marks castings as specified using vibropeen, electro etch, or ink stamp.
• Prepares lists of serial number, heat number, heat treat batch number, (hip-run, if applicable) and mold position of the casting as required.
• Packs castings and identifies carton showing part number, job number, heat number by quantity, vendor code, customer, alloy, cavity, deviation class, core and serial number.
• Prepares shipment for release to customers.
• Assures that no handling damage has occurred to the product prior to packaging.
• Legibly vibropeen numbers and letters into castings.
• Independent judgment is frequently required.
• Work with minimum supervision.
• Ability to communicate with inspectors and relate reasons for approvals, rework or rejections. Keep records of results.
• Ability to determine whether parts should be forwarded to next process or returned for more rework or scrapped.
• Complies with all EHS rules related to the work environment.
• Works Overtime when needed.

Benefits

• Paid vacation each year, based on length of service
• paid holidays
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match of up to 6% of your pre-tax contributions
• Employer contribution to your Retirement Savings Plan account each pay period
• Medical/Prescription Drug/Dental/Vision benefits offered upon hire
• Employee Life Insurance
• Employee Assistant Program

What This Job Offers

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