Cell Operator Pre-Fire - 2nd Shift

Howmet Aerospace Inc.; Morristown, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 37,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Howmet Aerospace Inc. in Morristown, TN, is seeking a skilled manufacturing technician to join the shop floor team.

You will use CNC machines and various equipment to form and finish cores per criteria, load anneal bake setters, and ensure proper operation of ovens. The role emphasizes attention to visual and dimensional quality, following safety protocols, completing TPM checklists, and maintaining clean work areas.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of the use of dial calipers, micrometers and pin gauges.
• Ability to read and follow product criteria and activity instructions.
• Follows safety policies and TPM checklists.

Responsibilities

• Wand onto the shop floor data system for labor and track cores.
• Form and finish cores per activity instruction and product criteria.
• Load anneal bake setters and operate related ovens when required.
• Operate CNC machines and inspect cores for dimensional quality.
• Complete OEE and TPM documentation and maintain a clean work area.

Skills

Dial calipers

Micrometers

Pin gauges

Quality inspection

Tools

CNC Machines

Belt Sander

Anneal Bake Oven

Press

Burr Gun

Ultra Max

Job description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (DUTIES) OF THE JOB:

• Correctly wand onto the shop floor data system for labor
• Read and follow appropriate product criteria, activity instruction’s, and elements
• Follow all safety precautions as spelled out in the Activity Instruction
• Use of appropriate 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"
• Maintain pacing via Aussie Pace System
• Perform Problem Solving with Leadership
• Perform other duties as directed by Leadership