Core Compound Operator - 2nd Shift

Howmet Aerospace Inc.; Morristown (TN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Howmet Aerospace Inc. in Morristown, TN is seeking a manufacturing operator responsible for loading, monitoring, and finishing cores using CNC machines and various hand tools. You will ensure dimensional accuracy and adherence to product criteria while maintaining a clean work area and documenting processes.

The role requires basic measurement skills, safety compliance, and reliable attendance to support production flows and TPM routines.

Qualifications

• Read and follow appropriate product criteria, activity instructions, and elements.
• Follow safety precautions as spelled out in the Activity Instruction.
• Demonstrate basic measurement skills using calipers and gauges.
• Maintain clean work area and document processes as required.

Responsibilities

• Correctly wand onto the shop floor data system for labor.
• Read and follow product criteria, activity instructions, 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.
• Understand 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

Skills

Dial calipers

Micrometers

Pin gauges

OEE

TPM

Safety compliance

Tools

CNC Machines

Burr Gun

Press

Pill Heater

Belt Sander

Anneal Bake Oven

Ring Press

Ultra Max

Hand Tools

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