Cell Operator Pre-Fire - Multiple shifts

Howmet Aerospace Inc.; Bluegrass (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Howmet Aerospace Inc. seeks hands-on Manufacturing technician for on-site work at Morristown, TN. Roles involve operating presses, ovens, CNC machines, and hand tools to form and finish cores according to product criteria and activity instructions.

Shift options include 2nd, 3rd, and weekend-night coverage, with a standard 40-hour weekly rate. Candidates must follow safety procedures, read criteria, and maintain quality and attendance in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Read and follow product criteria, activity instructions, and safety rules.
• Understand handling and operation of shop floor equipment.
• Maintain quality by inspecting cores and adhering to criteria.

Responsibilities

• Wand onto the shop floor data system for labor.
• Read and follow product criteria and activity instructions.
• Follow safety precautions per instruction.
• Operate listed equipment/tools as required.
• Form and finish cores per criteria.
• Load and unload anneal bake setters and ovens as needed.
• Operate CNC machines or supervise loading as required.
• Visually inspect cores for defects and ensure quality.

Skills

Safety conscious

Quality focused

Reading blueprints/criteria

Attention to detail

Tools

Press

Pill Heater

Belt Sander

Anneal Bake Oven

Ring Press

CNC Machines

Burr Gun

Ultra Max

Hand Tools

Job description

Job Info

• Job Identification: 120261
• Job Category: Operations
• Posting Date: 11/03/2026, 01:18 PM
• Locations: 5650 Commerce Blvd, Morristown, TN, 37814, US (On-site)
• Job Schedule: Full time
• Remote Work Schedule Availability?: None
• LinkedIn Recruiter Tag: #LI-JW2
• Export-Controlled Data: 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
• Currency Code: US Dollar

Responsibilities

Shift Availability:

• 2nd Shift: Monday-Friday, 3PM - 11PM
• 3rd Shift: Monday-Friday, 11PM - 7AM
• Weekend Night Shift: Saturday-Sunday, 11PM - 11AM (covers 3:12PM) ***3 DAY WORK WEEK***

Core Days: Saturday and Sunday.

Additional Day: A Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday (to be confirmed once scheduled).

All shifts are paid at a 40hour weekly rate.

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