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Howmet Aerospace Inc. (NYSE: HWM), headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. Our primary businesses focus on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems, titanium structural parts and forged wheels. With $7.4 Billion in revenue in 2024, our products play a crucial role in enabling fuel efficiency and lightweighting, contributing to our customers' success and making a positive impact on the world. To learn more about the way Howmet Aerospace Inc. is advancing the sustainability of our customers, markets, and communities where we operate, review the 2024 Environmental Social and Governance report at www.howmet.com/esg-report . Follow: LinkedIn , Twitter , Instagram , Facebook , and YouTube .

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Howmet is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email TalentAcquisitionCoE_Howmet@howmet.com Basic Qualifications:

  • 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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Experience working in a manufacturing environment.
  • Basic Computer skills.
  • 3 months experience as an MCO.
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)

Starting pay rate starts at $21.16 an hour. Howmet Aerospace offers a robust benefits package that is effective on first day of hire.

JOB SUMMARY:

Works under general supervision to process the castings from etch through final gauging (including heat treat) as prescribed by the PMS/product criteria, visual specifications and QAS specifications to meet customer requirements. Dimensionally gauges and adjusts dimensions to comply with the prescribed written instructions using a variety of gauges and special tools. The employee must plan and perform the proper sequence of set-ups, operations, and processes.

Performs highly complex tasks, working independently with little supervision to provide critical heat treatment for castings per written instructions and SOPs. Responsible for attainment of metallurgical properties often detectable only by destructive testing. Responsible for decisions during heat treat cycles to avoid scrap. Requires concentration and/or attention for short periods.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES FOR HEAT TREAT:

  • Selects castings to satisfy production schedules and furnace capacity.
  • Verifies castings and routing ticket information.
  • Programs controls for furnace runs with responsibility for correct times and temperature. Monitors these operating parameters. Malfunctions must be reported to supervisor and then to metallurgical services for disposition.
  • Makes routine entries on charts and routing tickets and logs extensive data in logbooks and traceability reports.
  • Operates hardness testing equipment and interprets and logs readings.
  • Operates atmosphere furnaces for steels and aluminum as well as vacuum furnaces for super alloys, controlling all parameters.
  • Directs helpers in loading, unloading, stamping, and punching as well as training them for future operator jobs.
  • Maintains equipment in good working conditions, doing minor maintenance and writing work orders for major maintenance items.
  • Relates written status of running heat treats and run information to subsequent shift personnel.
  • Work requires attention to safety practices and procedures.
  • Performs other duties as required.
  • Complies with all EHS rules related to the work environment.

    • JOB RESPONSIBILITIES FOR GRAIN ETCH OPERATOR:

  • Works closely with Production Control to meet specific schedules.
  • Verifies casting and routing card information for completion of prior operations.
  • Must pass certification test concerning quality documents on proper procedures in Chemical Cleaning (Level I) once a year.
  • Must pass certification test concerning quality documents on proper procedures in Grain Etch Inspection (Level II) once a year.
  • Mixes and maintains etching solutions per written instructions.
  • Inspects all tanks, timers, gauges and solutions used for proper calibrations and contents of solutions, must maintain records of all dates of calibrations and solution checks.
  • Level II - Inspects casting for grain size, surface discontinuities and other metal/structural conditions, sorts acceptable and unacceptable castings, records all defects by reason on specific log reports.
  • Process castings through specific acid solutions as required on Process Method Sheet (PMS).
  • Complies with all EHS rules related to the work environment.

    • JOB RESPONSIBILITIES FOR METAL CELL OPERATOR:

    1. Verifies castings to the lot travelers to assure that all previous operations have been completed.
    2. Performs finishing as required using all types of burrs, belts, nylon wheels, finish blast, etc.
    3. Understands and uses all dimensional inspection gauges.
    4. Ensures that all parts meet PMS/product criteria requirements.
    5. Calibrates gauges to set masters as applicable.
    6. Inspects according to written instructions using electronic or manual gauges.
    7. Adjusts and/or repairs out of tolerance castings using small hand tools, air gun, arbor press, hydraulic press, and special fixtures to bring castings into tolerance.
    8. Records information on proper paperwork such as SRON's.
    9. Cleans and lubricates gauges as required.
    10. Notifies gauge maintenance technician of gauges that may need repair.
    11. Maintains work area in clean, orderly, and safe condition.
    12. Takes technical direction from product engineering and gauge technician, (i.e., techniques, instructions, etc.).
    13. Performs other operations as required.
    14. Performs first visual inspection.
    15. Complies with all EHS rules related to the work environment.

    ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES:

    • Comply with all department, facility, corporate and regulatory EHS regulations.
    • Wear all required personal protective equipment (PPE). Requires wearing safety glasses, earplugs, Metal tarsal shoes and other department specified PPE
    • Report all job-related illness and injuries (Per Employee Handbook).
    • Report all safety, health and environmental concerns to your supervisor in a timely manner.
    • Attend all EHS training.

    PHYSICAL DEMANDS/EQUIPMENT USED:
    1. Physical Demands:

    The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    Employee is required to execute the following:

    • Work consists of considerable physical effort.
    • Requires constant twisting, standing and walking.
    • Sustained bending
    • Gripping, Pinching and fine manipulation.
    • Able to finger Press and tolerate some hand/arm vibration.
    • Lifting and carrying waist-to-chest high level and from floor-to-waist.
    • Continually carrying with two hands.
    • Be able to climb stairs and ladders.
    • Be able to crawl, squat, balance, sustain bending, reach far and overhead.
    • Requires some lifting of heavy gauges to and from workstation. Also, some heavy work during adjustments. 25 to 50 lbs.
    • Requires some constant sitting with extensive use of hands in outstretched position.
    • Jaeger I Requirements

    2. Training:

    • Heat Treat requires six to twelve months on-the-job training required for adequate proficiency.
    • Grain Etch requires Three to six months on-the-job training with one-on-one basis for approximately 3-4 weeks with an additional six to twelve months experience for satisfactory job performance. Continued employment contingent, in part upon maintaining annual certification.
    • Training Folder

    3. Equipment Used:
    • Pallet Jack
    • Walk behind fork truck
    • Burr Guns, Nylon wheels
    • Blast Cabinets
    • Operates hardness testing equipment
    • Operates atmosphere furnaces for steels and aluminum as well as vacuum furnaces for super alloys, controlling all parameters.

    4. Work Environment: (Chemical and Physical Exposures)

    • May be exposed to noise, oil, dust, fumes, chemicals, heat, cold, or wetness.
    • Some exposure to changes in seasonal temperatures.
    • When performing Grain Etch, exposure to heat requires special safety equipment to be used and maintained (i.e., rubber gloves, aprons, boots, face shields and respirators) in non-air-conditioned atmosphere.

    MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE REQUIREMENTS:

    • Audiogram
    • Vision
    • Canister Respirator (Grain Etch) Apply

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