Precision Core Operator & CNC Technician

Howmet Aerospace Inc.; Bluegrass (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Howmet Aerospace Inc. seeks a production technician to support core production on the shop floor, using CNC machines and an array of tools to meet product criteria. You will perform quality checks, follow detailed activity instructions, and maintain a clean, safe work environment.

The role requires reading criteria, following safety procedures, and accurate measurement with calipers and gauges. You will contribute to TPM, record OEE data, and report to leadership while maintaining good

Qualifications

• Ability to follow product criteria and activity instructions.
• Read and follow safety precautions in the Activity Instruction.
• Visual and dimensional quality checks of green cores.
• Use of measuring tools like calipers and gauges.
• Maintain TPM and keep area clean.

Responsibilities

• Wand onto the shop floor data system for labor.
• Read and follow appropriate product criteria, activity instructions, 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.
• Understand 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.

Skills

Dial calipers

Micrometers

Pin gauges

HCS Help Chain

Aussie Pace System

Problem solving

Leadership

Tools

Press

Pill Heater

Belt Sander

Anneal Bake Oven

Ring Press

CNC Machines

Burr Gun

Ultra Max

Hand Tools

Job description

Howmet Aerospace Inc. seeks a production technician to support core production on the shop floor, using CNC machines and an array of tools to meet product criteria. You will perform quality checks, follow detailed activity instructions, and maintain a clean, safe work environment.

The role requires reading criteria, following safety procedures, and accurate measurement with calipers and gauges. You will contribute to TPM, record OEE data, and report to leadership while maintaining good