Basic Qualifications

Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience operating machinery in an aerospace manufacturing environmentAble to read/interpret part drawings, use quality tools (calipers, mics, comparators) Ability to read and understand manufacturers drawings, catalogs, and other written or verbal instructions.  Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.  Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.  Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.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.

Physical Demands:  

Must be able to lift/move 30 lbs. (may not exceed per EHS policies) Must be able to stand for long periods of time 

Preferred Qualifications: 

5 years’ experience in machinery operations in fastener/aerospace manufacturing High school diploma or GED 

Benefits/Salary: 

The position includes competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package available day one of hire, including health insurance (medical, dental, vision), excellent 401k matching program, paid holidays and vacation. Howmet Aerospace curates a strong working environment through opportunities for career progression, community engagement activities, and flexible schedules contingent upon role and location.  The salary range for this position is $17.04 to $28.00. 

Operates, after set-up by others, various production machines and performs light bench, hand and assembly operations in the department to which assigned. Operator will be held to established production and quality standards.  Operator will be trained and mainly put onto bend radius machine or blanking and forming press for racetrack channels. 

After set-up by others, operates various standard and specialized machines to precision tolerances and maintains set-ups completed by others. Performs minor adjustments and tool changes.              Operates one or more machines according to crew size called out on work order.                   Performs typical operations as: Loading parts/material into bins, hoppers and feeders; removing finished parts; and operating switches, pedals, and levers, uses standard gauges to check partObserves operations for malfunction or improper processing; corrects or reports them as needed. If the malfunction cannot be corrected, stops the process and contacts supervisor.Performs other related tasks in departments to which assigned such as: Assembling, drilling, deburring, sorting, counting, etching, stamping, recording of parts processed and housekeepingRequired to check multiple operations on a part, such as: O.D., I.D., overall height, thread gauging, perpendicularity gauge, etc. Reads micrometers, indicators, plug gauges, and thread gauges. Reads work order routers and related blueprints, sets-up and maintains S.P.C. charts.Must have an understanding of cutting tools, drills and taps                              Performs required S.P.C. to establish machine capability for all machines in the department. Responsible for submitting “first article” to print. Assist factory supervision and leaders in the training of machine operators.Parts to be lifted and/or transported may weigh up to 30 lbs.     Keeps work area clean, safe and in an orderly fashion on a daily basis.Performs other tasks of equal or lesser skill as required.