Core Compound Operator - Weekend day shift

Howmet Aerospace Inc.; Morristown (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Howmet Aerospace Inc. is seeking a shop floor technician to accurately log labor hours, read and follow product criteria, and maintain clean work areas. You will perform visual and dimensional inspections and support CNC operations as needed.

The role emphasizes safety compliance, attendance, and teamwork within a high-precision manufacturing environment. Training on the Aussie Pace System and TPM procedures is provided.

Qualifications

• Experience reading and interpreting product criteria and activity instructions.
• Ability to perform basic metrology checks using calipers, micrometers and gauges.
• Familiarity with TPM concepts and pre-shift inspections.
• Understanding of safe shop floor practices and PPE requirements.

Responsibilities

• Wand onto the shop floor data system for labor tracking.
• Read and follow product criteria and activity instructions.
• Maintain clean work area and TPM checklists per schedule.
• Perform visual and dimensional inspection of cores for defects.
• Operate or assist with CNC machines as directed.
• Record OEE data and assist with shift handoffs.

Skills

Problem solving

Leadership

Attention to detail

Safety compliance

Tools

Dial calipers

Micrometers

Pin gauges

CNC machines

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