HOURLY PRODUCTION - Post Cast Operator

Howmet Aerospace; La Porte (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Howmet Aerospace is seeking a full-time Post Cast Operator located in La Porte, Indiana. The ideal candidate will work as part of a team, handling tasks such as removing, cleaning, and verifying castings in the post-cast area.

This role requires a high school diploma or GED and the ability to demonstrate various operational skills. Opportunities for growth and learning are available as you work under supervision, along with an inclusive work environment.

Candidates must also pass required WORKKEYS testing to be considered.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalency required.
• 2 years continuous work experience with the same employer or 6 months manufacturing experience preferred.
• WORKKEYS Tests are REQUIRED.

Responsibilities

• Remove, clean, cut and verify castings in the post cast area.
• Proficiently perform at least 3 of the listed job responsibilities.
• Read and interpret work instructions.

Skills

Lifting

Forklift driving

Basic computer skills

Mechanical aptitude

Education

High School diploma or GED equivalency

Tools

Cutoff Saw

Grinding equipment

CNC equipment

Hand tools

Job description

• Locations 1110 East Lincoln Way, Laporte, IN, 46350-3954, US (On-site)
• Apply Before 07/31/2026, 12:00 AM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Remote Work Schedule Availability? None
• 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

Responsibilities

Job Summary

Work as a team member, under general supervision to remove, clean, cut and verify castings in the post cast area.

Essential Functions

• Read and interpret PWI (work instructions).
• Lifting (max. 35#).
• Long periods of standing.
• Push/Pull/Twisting.
• Basic knowledge of computer hardware and software applications.
• Vision Standards.

Job Responsibilities:

A fulltime Post Cast Operator will be able to proficiently perform a minimum of 3 of the following.

• Knockout.
• Low Temp / Autoclave.
• Cutoff/ Grinding / CNC / Waterblast / Revert Processing.
• Sandblast/ Expediting/ Vibratory.
• Primary Inspection.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED equivalency is required.
• WORKKEYS Tests are REQUIRED to be considered for this position. Testing will be conducted at the La Porte WorkOne office. Required Testing: Applied Math, Graphic Literacy, Workplace Documents. Candidates MUST pass with a Level 4 or higher on ALL tests.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Able to demonstrate 2 years of full‑time continuous work experience with the same employer OR 6 months of manufacturing experience.

Skills and Abilities:

• Lifting, reading, forklift driving.
• Understanding of Computers (basic hardware and software).
• Use of hand tools.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Vision standards.
• Capable of doing multiple tasks.
• Verify quality of work (work tolerance, recognize defects).
• Remove excess gating.
• Calibrated measurements of chemicals.
• Ability to become a certified operator (ie: autoclave, etch, alloy verification).
• Experience in chemical and manufacturing equipment usage preferred.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Employee is required to execute the following:

• Occasional bending, reaching, pushing and pulling when retrieving and moving various items.
• Lifting approximately 50% of the time. Typically, assistance would be provided for weights exceeding 35 pounds.
• Good manual dexterity. Position may require more than eight hours daily and more than five days weekly to complete work assignments.
• Squatting / crouching when retrieving stored items from lower shelves and file cabinets, making equipment / product inspections, etc.
• Standing 80% of the time.
• Visual requirements for this position are close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Chemical related jobs require wearing a chemical suit 90% of the shift; this also includes possibly wearing hard hat, gloves, sleeves and a long coat.
• Clean work areas and maintain a clean work environment; perform 5S cleaning activities as required.
• Chemical related jobs require wearing a chemical suit 90% of the shift; this also includes possibly wearing hard hat, gloves, sleeves and a long coat.

Equipment Used

• Cutoff Saw.
• Grinding equipment.
• CNC equipment.
• Hand tools.
• Chemical bath equipment.

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.