HOURLY PRODUCTION - Wax Cell Operator

Howmet Aerospace • La Porte, IN

8h • Onsite

About The Position

This position involves working as a multi-functional team member to build wax patterns using work instructions. The role requires maintaining a clean work area, including sweeping, mopping, and dusting. Essential functions include the ability to read and interpret product criteria and activity instructions, function effectively in a team under general supervision, and perform in a fast-paced environment. Basic computer knowledge is necessary for data entry and retrieval, and maintaining expected quality levels is crucial. Responsibilities include assembling wax patterns using various skills, referring to work instructions to prevent errors, stocking patterns according to engineering instructions, communicating information to the team and engineering, and performing other assigned work-related duties. Overtime is expected 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, and Workplace Documents. Candidates MUST pass with a Level 4 or higher on ALL tests to be considered.
• Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• 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 and interpret written instructions.
• Ability to follow verbal directions and instructions.
• Ability to work with your hands on delicate materials.
• Good manual dexterity to operate computer equipment and precision measuring instruments.
• Ability to clean work areas and maintain a clean work environment; perform 5S cleaning activities as required.

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

• Work as a multi-functional team member to build wax patterns using work instructions.
• Clean work area including sweeping and mopping the floor, dusting the workstation and surrounding areas.
• Read and interpret Product Criteria (PC) and Activity Instructions (AI).
• Function as a member of a team and work under general supervision.
• Work and function in a fast-paced environment.
• Maintain expected quality levels.
• Assemble a wax pattern using various skills.
• Enter and retrieve data using computer systems.
• Refer to work instructions, identification, and machine stock areas to prevent under or over working patterns.
• Hand stock patterns to engineering instructions and effectively communicate information to team and engineering.
• Perform other work-related duties as assigned.
• Work overtime as needed.
• Determine Airfoil.
• Interpret gauge reading to the Product Criteria and load the computer.
• Assemble airfoils and shroud assembly using a hot iron (60-80 watts).
• Communicate scrap to injection.
• Apply cast raised numbers.
• Maintain assembly fixture.
• Perform hot stamping.
• Verify revision dates of Product Criteria and process routers.
• DIM patterns using dimensional gauges, calipers, etc.
• Apply wax to acceptable Product Criteria limits.
• Maintain proper radius on all wax joints.
• Interpret Acceptance Criteria from Product Criteria.

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
• 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