HEAT TREAT TECH

Howmet Aerospace; Winsted (CT); On-site; USD 23,866 - 33,992; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage from day one

Sign-on bonus of $3,000

401K match

Overtime incentives

Growth potential

Referral bonus program

Job summary

Howmet Aerospace is looking for a Heat Treat Operator / Finishing Tech in Winsted, Connecticut. This role involves operating heat treat furnaces, performing quality inspections, and maintaining essential records. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and strong arithmetic skills.

Benefits include health coverage from day one, a sign-on bonus, and a comprehensive package featuring dental, vacation, and a great 401K match.

Qualifications

• Legal authorization to work in the United States is required.
• Must pass a visual acuity test.
• Ability to lift parts weighing between 1 to 60 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Operate heat treat furnaces and ultrasonic degreaser.
• Follow operational sheets and maintain quality records.
• Inspect materials and ensure proper cleaning before loading into the furnace.

Skills

Basic arithmetic skills

Use of adjustable measuring instruments

Ability to interpret charts and diagrams

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Responsibilities

Join our growing team! We are currently seeking to fill the role of Heat Treat Operator / Finishing Tech on 2nd and 3rd shift.

SUMMARY

Heat Treat Operator / finishing tech will operate heat treat furnaces and ultrasonic degreaser. Follow operational sheets and maintain all quality records including calibration checks.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure parts are clean and have been ultrasonic cleaned and dried if required, prior to loading into the furnace.
• Set up and run furnaces to operation sheet requirements.
• Execute the production schedule for heat treat.
• Verify heat treat charts.
• Perform special process certified operations such as shot peen, waterflow, airflow etc. as required.
• Inspect materials to operation sheet requirements.
• Set-up and run airflow, waterflow and shot peen.
• Perform inspections of high visual concentration.
• Resolve problems as required; contact Quality Engineer or Special Processes Engineer as needed.
• Maintain all quality records.
• Unpack and load material, review and replace totes and liners if necessary.
• Split routers.
• Perform 6S audits and other area requirements including end of shift clean up.
• Input serial list numbers into heat treat data base.
• Follow policies and procedures as outlined in Employee Handbook.
• Actively participate, promote and comply with all EHS, Quality programs and policies.
• Maintain FPI Level I and or Visual Inspection certification.
• Maintain acceptable attendance.
• Perform all other job duties as assigned.

MINIMUM STARTING SALARY

$21.00

SHIFT DIFFERENTIALS

2nd shift $2.00, 3rd shift $3.00 – Ability to train on 1st shift for several months if required.

BENEFITS

• External hires are eligible for a $3,000 sign on bonus.
• Benefit package includes:
• Medical, with coverage on day one!
• Dental, Visual, Vacation, and more.
• Excellent 401K match.
• Growth Potential.
• Referral Bonus Program.
• Overtime incentives.

QUALITY STATEMENT

The products we manufacture are used in important industries. Transporting goods and people; the defense of our country; critical energy infrastructure for hospitals and public safety. Livelihoods and lives depend upon the products we manufacture. What we do as an organization is important and the first, and best, “line of defense” against non-conforming products escaping to our customers is you. A simple message: don’t take it, don’t make it, and don’t pass it.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

High School diploma or equivalent preferred.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Use of addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of numbers including decimals and fractions.
• Simple use of formulas, charts tables, drawings, specifications, schedules, writing diagrams, computer scanning devices, use of adjustable measuring instruments; checking of reports, forms, records and comparable data, where interpretation is required involving basic skills knowledge.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• May be required to work with parts weighing 1 pound to 60 pounds using mechanical and manual assistance as needed.
• Must pass visual acuity test. Required repetitive motion of hands, wrists and arms.

ELIGIBILITY

• Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
• 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.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Howmet is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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