HOURLY PRODUCTION - Wax Cell Operator

Howmet AerospaceLaporte, IN
Onsite

About The Position

This position is for an Hourly Production Wax Cell Operator. The role involves working as a multi-functional team member to build wax patterns using work instructions. Responsibilities include cleaning the work area, such as sweeping, mopping, and dusting. Essential functions require the ability to read and interpret Product Criteria (PC) and Activity Instructions (AI), function as a team member under general supervision, and work in a fast-paced environment. Basic computer knowledge is necessary for data entry and retrieval. The operator must maintain expected quality levels and assemble wax patterns using various skills. Employees are expected to work overtime as needed.

Requirements

  • High School diploma or GED equivalency is required.
  • WORKKEYS Tests are REQUIRED to be considered for this position.
  • 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.
  • Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
  • 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.
  • Occasional bending, reaching, pushing and pulling when retrieving and moving various items.
  • Lifting intermittently of various items.
  • Good manual dexterity to operate computer equipment and precision measuring instruments.
  • Sitting in chairs (swivel, padded, and adjustable).
  • Squatting / crouching when retrieving stored items from lower shelves and file cabinets, making equipment / product inspections, etc.
  • Standing intermittently.

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

  • Build wax patterns using work instructions.
  • Clean work area including sweeping and mopping the floor, and 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 the data collection system.
  • 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 the 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.
  • Clean work areas and maintain a clean work environment; perform 5S cleaning activities as required.
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