2nd Shift Cell Operator: CNC & Finishing Specialist

Howmet Aerospace Inc.; Bluegrass (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Howmet Aerospace Inc. in Tennessee is seeking a 2nd shift production operator to join our manufacturing team.

The role runs Monday through Friday from 3:00pm to 11:00pm, focusing on core production tasks and equipment operation. You will uphold safety and quality standards, perform basic metrology with calipers, micrometers, and gauges, and contribute to TPM and OEE data collection while keeping the work area organized.

Responsibilities

• Wand onto the shop floor data system for labor
• Read and follow product criteria and activity instructions
• Follow safety precautions as spelled out in the Activity Instruction
• Use of equipment/tools (Press, Pill Heater, Belt Sander, Anneal Bake Oven, Ring Press, CNC Machines, Burr Gun, Ultra Max, Hand Tools)
• Form and finish cores per Activity instruction and product criteria
• Load anneal bake setters per product criteria, if required
• Load and unload anneal bake oven, if required
• Understanding of loading and operation of CNC machines
• Responsible for visual and dimensional quality of green cores (gauge cores)
• Visually inspect cores for unacceptable defects per the product criteria or activity instruction
• Correctly wand lot travelers and scrap after each tray and take cores to kiln truck
• Fill out OEE sheets
• Maintain clean work area and perform TPM per schedule
• Perform pre-shift die inspection and TPM checklist.
• Observe safety policies and regulations
• Maintain high attendance record
• Basic understanding of the use of dial calipers, micrometers and pin gauges
• Understand use of the HCS 'Help Chain'

Job description

Howmet Aerospace Inc. in Tennessee is seeking a 2nd shift production operator to join our manufacturing team.

The role runs Monday through Friday from 3:00pm to 11:00pm, focusing on core production tasks and equipment operation. You will uphold safety and quality standards, perform basic metrology with calipers, micrometers, and gauges, and contribute to TPM and OEE data collection while keeping the work area organized.