Metal Finishing & Cleaning Technician – On-site

Howmet Aerospace Inc.; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Howmet Aerospace LaPorte location is seeking a Metal Cleaner/Finisher to process rough castings to customer specifications. You will perform cleaning, finishing, and dimensional inspection tasks using hand tools, blasting equipment, and gauging devices.

The role requires reading PC/AI, operating metal cleaning and finishing processes, and contributing to 5S practices. Overtime may be required in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalency required.
• WORKKEYS Tests required; pass all tests at Level 4 or higher.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship not available.
• Position involves access to export-controlled items; legal eligibility required.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret Product Criteria (PC) and Activity Instructions (AI).
• Set up initial booths for standardization and assemble remaining booths.
• Write/edit AIs as needed for the department.
• Perform 5S in the department and audit 5S.
• Operate hand grinding tools (belt and stone).
• Operate metal cleaning equipment, water flow and sonic equipment.
• Adjust castings using presses, heat or other tooling.
• Operate sandblast and blast units; collect and input data.
• Inspect castings with boroscope/visual methods and ensure PC compliance.
• Work overtime as needed.

Skills

Read gauging & templates

Teamwork & independent work

Finish casting surfaces

Read & follow instructions

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand grinding

Auto gages

Metal cleaning equipment

Sonic equipment

Boroscope

Templates & gauges

Computers

Job description

Howmet Aerospace LaPorte location is seeking a Metal Cleaner/Finisher to process rough castings to customer specifications. You will perform cleaning, finishing, and dimensional inspection tasks using hand tools, blasting equipment, and gauging devices.

The role requires reading PC/AI, operating metal cleaning and finishing processes, and contributing to 5S practices. Overtime may be required in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.