HOURLY PRODUCTION - Utility Worker

Howmet Aerospace • La Porte, IN

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Utility Worker performs a variety of production tasks and must be proficient in at least three of the listed work areas: dewaxing molds, cutting alloy, material cutting, mold wrapping, oven pushing, and chamber loading. The role involves following product criteria and activity instructions, using measuring devices and computers for lot tracing, maintaining accurate paperwork, and meeting expected quality levels. The employee works as part of a team under general supervision in a fast-paced environment and complies with site policies and procedures, including EHS, Quality, Code of Conduct, and the LaPorte Employee Guidebook.

Duties vary by work area. They may include preparing and dewaxing molds; identifying, cutting, and preparing alloy; cutting materials to size; wrapping molds according to instructions; verifying and positioning molds for ovens; and loading or unloading molds from casting equipment. The role also includes inspecting and maintaining equipment as needed, maintaining clean work areas, and working overtime as required. The position may require workdays exceeding eight hours and workweeks exceeding five days to complete assignments.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalency.
• Complete the required WorkKeys tests: Applied Math, Graphic Literacy, and Workplace Documents, with a score of Level 3 or higher on each test.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; employment eligibility verification is required at hire, and visa sponsorship is unavailable.
• Must be able to lawfully obtain access to export-controlled items as a condition of employment.
• Ability to read and write.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Ability to use measuring devices and perform lot tracing.
• Ability to work as a team member under general supervision and maintain expected quality levels.
• Ability to perform the physical demands of the job, including standing approximately 90% of the time, occasional bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, squatting, crouching, gripping, and intermittent lifting. Assistance is typically provided for weights exceeding 35 pounds.
• Good manual dexterity to operate computer equipment and precision measuring instruments.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of full-time continuous work experience with the same employer, or six months of manufacturing experience.
• Valid Fork Truck license and ability to perform the Alloy Cutter position.

Responsibilities

• Use various measuring devices and a computer for lot tracing.
• Operate a Walk Behind and work effectively in a fast-paced production environment.
• Read and interpret Product Criteria (PC) and Activity Instructions (AI), maintain expected quality levels, and perform work under general supervision as a team member.
• Comply with site policies and procedures, including EHS, Quality, Code of Conduct, and the LaPorte Employee Guidebook.
• Work overtime as needed.
• Perform at least three work-area functions proficiently, including dewaxing molds, cutting alloy, material cutting, mold wrapping, oven pushing, or chamber loading.
• Retrieve, load, dewax, inspect, and stage molds, and maintain the associated records and equipment.
• Identify, retrieve, weigh, cut, chamfer, and prepare alloy; maintain alloy tickets and equipment, and prepare alloy for shipment.
• Identify molds and instructions, cut materials to size, and stage materials for mold wrappers.
• Retrieve molds, prepare wrapping materials and mud, wrap molds according to instructions, and stage wrapped molds for preheating.
• Verify mold job numbers, lot numbers, quantities, and serial numbers; load oven trays, push molds into ovens, and enter lot trace information into systems.
• Probe ovens, transfer molds to and from vacuum chambers, apply post-cast cooling agent, and set up lower casting units as needed.
• Clean work areas and perform required 5S activities.
• Maintain proper and accurate paperwork.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage, including FSA and HSA account options.
• Pre-tax and Roth 401(k) retirement savings plans with employer matching funds and a separate employer retirement contribution.
• Paid holidays and vacation time.
• Paid parental leave and adoption assistance programs.
• Life insurance and disability coverage plans.
• Optional auto, home, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance coverage plans.
• Tuition Assistance Program and ongoing professional development opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED