METAL OPERATOR

Howmet Aerospace; Wichita Falls (TX); On-site; USD 29,301 - 36,368; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

401(k) plan with company match

Health benefits

Employee life insurance

Job summary

Howmet Aerospace is hiring Metal Operators in Wichita Falls, TX. This role requires working 12-hour rotating night shifts and responsibilities include verifying castings, performing finishing operations, and calibrating gauges. Qualified candidates will hold a High School Diploma or GED and be legally authorized to work in the U.S. Starting pay is $21.27, with potential increases based on skill proficiency. Benefits include paid time off, a 401(k) plan, and health insurance.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Able to work 12-hour rotating night shifts.

Responsibilities

• Verify castings to assure completion of previous operations.
• Perform finishing using all types of burrs and blast cabinets.
• Calibrate gauges to set masters.

Skills

Metal operations

Dimensional inspection

Operating gauges

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Burr Gunn

Dynafile

Blast cabinets

Job description

Job Info

• Job Identification 116108
• Job Category Operations
• Posting Date 04/24/2026, 02:25 PM
• Location PO Box 1616, 6200 Central Frwy, Wichita Falls, TX, 76307-1616, US (On‑site)
• 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

Metal Operators position at Howmet Aerospace’s Wichita Falls facility.

MUST BE ABLE TO WORK 12‑HOUR ROTATING NIGHT SHIFTS, 7:00 P.M TO 7:00 A.M. (2 on 2 off, 3 on 2 off, 2 on 3 off)

Pay rate begins at $21.27 and tops out at $26.40 once operator has attained the required skills.

• All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a pre‑employment background check and drug screen.

Benefits: Paid vacation each year, based on length of service; paid holidays; 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match of up to 6% of your pre‑tax contributions; employer contribution to your Retirement Savings Plan account each pay period; medical, prescription drug, dental, vision benefits offered upon hire; employee life insurance; and an employee assistant program.

Job Summary: Works under general supervision to process castings through final gauging to meet customer requirements as prescribed by the PMS/product criteria, visual specifications and QAS specifications. Dimensionally gauge and adjust dimensions to comply with the prescribed written instructions using a variety of gauges, special tools, and blast cabinets. The employee must plan and perform the proper sequence of set‑ups, operations, and processes. Pay increases within this classification are determined by earning qualifications in the following skill areas: blasting, finishing, wall gauge, and dimensional inspection gauging. Pay increases from base to max pay as qualifications are acquired. Max pay requires qualification in at least three skills. Gauge tech pay will be submitted weekly to HR by the metal supervisor.

Essential Functions:

• Using computers (entering information, etc.)
• Reading and interpreting Product Criteria (PC) and Activity Instructions (AI)
• Functioning as a team member and working under general supervision
• Maintaining expected quality levels
• Complying with all site‑required policies and procedures, including but not limited to EHS, quality, code of conduct and the Wichita Falls Employee Handbook

Job Responsibilities:

• Verifies castings to the lot travelers to assure that all previous operations have been completed.
• Performs finishing as required using all types of burrs, belts, nylon wheels, blast cabinets, etc.
• Understands and uses all dimensional inspection gauges.
• Ensures that all parts meet PMS/product criteria requirements.
• Calibrates gauges to set masters as applicable.
• Inspects according to written instructions using electronic or manual gauges.
• Adjusts and/or repairs out of tolerance castings using small hand tools, air gun, arbor press, hydraulic press, and special fixtures to bring castings into tolerance.
• Records information on proper paperwork such as SRON’s.
• Cleans and lubricates gauges as required.
• Notifies gauge maintenance technician of gauges that may need repair.
• Maintains work area in clean, orderly, and safe condition.
• Takes technical direction from product engineering and gauge technician (i.e., techniques, instructions, etc.).
• Performs other operations as required.
• Performs first visual inspection.
• Complies with all EHS rules related to the work environment.
• Applies gauging specifications and works with decimal dimensioning and recording.
• Develops a sense of touch and judgment to prevent breaking or bending when bringing castings back into tolerance by using non‑standard methods or procedures.

Gauge Tech Responsibilities:

• Usage of hoist
• Setting up / tearing down gauges
• Troubleshooting
• Basic 5S of gauges
• Managing gauge storage area / returning gauges to proper location
• Auditing gauges
• After responsibilities are complete, gauge tech will run regular production

Environmental Health and Safety Responsibilities:

• Comply with all department, facility, corporate and regulatory EHS regulations.
• Wear all required personal protective equipment (PPE): safety glasses, earplugs, gloves, and metatarsal shoes.
• Report all job‑related illness and injuries (Per Employee Handbook).
• Report all safety, health and environmental concerns to your supervisor in a timely manner.
• Attend all EHS training.

Physical Demands and Equipment Used

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:

• Push, pull and twist.
• Floor‑to‑waist lift and carry, lifting and carrying to the waist high level, carrying items with two hands.
• Gripping and pinching.
• Reaching near, far and overhead.
• Hand/arm vibration.
• Climbing ladders and stairs.
• Moderate lifting > 50 lbs.
• Good manual dexterity to operate computer equipment and precision measuring instruments.
• Position may require more than eight hours daily and more than five days weekly to complete work assignments.
• Squatting/crouching/bending when retrieving stored items from lower shelves and file cabinets, moving equipment / product inspections, etc.
• Frequently standing when gauging.
• Frequent sitting when wall gauging or finishing.
• Cleaning work areas and maintaining a clean work environment; performing 5S cleaning activities as required.

Equipment Used:

• Burr Gunn
• Dynafile
• Virtubrade Whitehall
• Blast cabinets

Work Environment: May be exposed to noise, oil, dust, fumes, chemicals, heat and cold. Requires wearing safety glasses, metal tarsal shoes, hearing protection and gloves. (Gauge Tech must wear hard hat)

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
• 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 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.