HOURLY PRODUCTION - Utility Worker

Howmet Aerospace • La Porte, IN

8h • Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time Utility Worker position where employees will be able to proficiently perform a minimum of 3 of the following tasks: Dewaxing Molds, Cutting Alloy, Material Cutter, Mold Wrappers, Oven Pushers, and Chamber Loaders. The role requires the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, function as a team member under general supervision, and maintain expected quality levels. Compliance with all site policies and procedures, including EHS, Quality, Code of Conduct, and the LaPorte Employee Guidebook, is mandatory. Overtime may be required as needed.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED equivalency is required.
• WORKKEYS Tests are REQUIRED to be considered for this position. Testing will be conducted at the La Porte WorkOne office. Required Testing: Applied Math, Graphic Literacy, Workplace Documents. Candidates MUST pass with a Level 4 or higher on ALL tests.
• 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.
• Ability to read/write.
• Computer Knowledge.

Nice To Haves

• Able to demonstrate 2 years of full-time continuous work experience with the same employer OR 6 months of manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

• Use various measuring devices.
• Use the computer for lot tracing.
• Operate a Walk Behind.
• Work and function in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic knowledge of computers.
• Read and interpret Product Criteria (PC) and Activity Instructions (AI).
• Function as a member of a team and work under general supervision.
• Maintain expected quality levels.
• Comply with all site required policies and procedures including but not limited to: EHS, Quality, Code of Conduct and the LaPorte Employee Guidebook.
• Work overtime as needed.
• Retrieve molds form wind tunnel and log dates on serialized/non-serialized sheet in dry room when molds are ready for dewax.
• Load molds into vacuum chamber.
• Drop nuggets, vent molds, steam dewax molds, push and pull molds from stoich oven and maintain proper accurate paperwork.
• Inspect vacuum pump and steam dewax units daily.
• Place molds on wire trucks.
• Identify weight and properly locate alloy into the alloy bins.
• Maintain proper alloy ticket rundown for each oven.
• Pull alloy tickets for cutting alloy and retrieve alloy needed for specific jobs.
• Cut alloy to proper weight, chamfer alloy on both ends, knock out dust and weld hooks or two-piece charges as needed.
• Load alloy for shipment to HLC.
• Maintain equipment as needed for daily use, including changing belts and blades.
• To hold valid Fork Truck license and be able to perform position of Alloy Cutter.
• Make a list of molds coming off of dewax return rail including job number and quantity.
• Locate mold wrap instructions in file cabinet.
• Cut materials to proper size.
• Place cut material with instructions on wire shelving for mold wrappers to retrieve.
• Work with engineers on new wrap instructions.
• Retrieve molds from mold inspector or mold wrap staging area.
• Locate proper wrap instructions and cut material from cut area.
• Mix mud.
• Follow instructions to wrap molds and after wrapping, place molds in preheat staging area.
• Work with engineers on new/improved wrap instructions.
• Locate molds going into ovens.
• Check for proper job numbers, lot numbers and mold quantity.
• Cross check mold serial number with lot trace sheets and/or process routers.
• Place molds on oven tray per load instruction.
• Push mold into oven when red light comes on and enter lot trace sheets into the systems.
• Probe ovens for proper temperature.
• Remove molds from oven and place into vacuum chamber.
• Remove molds from vacuum chamber after cast and apply post cast cooling agent.
• Set-up lower casting unit for each job as needed.
• Clean work areas and maintain a clean work environment; perform 5S cleaning activities as required.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision benefits coverage, including FSA and HSA account options
• Pre-tax and Roth 401(k) retirement savings plans offering employer matching funds and a separate employer retirement contribution
• Paid holidays and vacation time (eligibility, accrual, and usage are discretionary and governed by applicable policies)
• Paid parental leave and adoption assistance programs
• Life insurance and disability coverage plans
• Optional coverage plans for auto, home, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance
• 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