Production Operator (Cast House)

Howmet Aerospace; Barberton (OH); On-site; USD 27,810 - 39,609; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans

401(k) program with company match

Paid vacation accrual

Performance-based pay

Job summary

Howmet Aerospace in Barberton, Ohio, is seeking a dedicated Manufacturing Operator to prepare and install casting materials while operating casting lines to produce aluminum ingots. The role includes regular visual inspections and ensuring adherence to operating procedures.

Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma or equivalent and at least one year of manufacturing experience. Benefits include competitive pay of $24.47 per hour, shifts differential, and comprehensive medical insurance.

Qualifications

• 1 year of manufacturing experience required.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Mobile Equipment Certified.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, assemble, and install casting materials and equipment.
• Operate casting lines to produce aluminum billets.
• Perform visual inspection of cast ingots.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Team-oriented work style

Ability to read warning labels

Education

High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Position Summary

Prepare, assemble, and install casting materials and equipment. Operate casting lines to produce aluminum billets (ingots) and perform visual inspection of cast ingots and scrap.

Essential Duties

• Charge furnace safely and maintain furnace level according to standard operating procedures.
• Prepare casting lines and filter boxes following standard or special operating procedures.
• Perform visual inspection of all cast ingots.
• Safely monitor and maintain cast lines according to standard operating procedures.
• Ship acceptable ingots per standard operating procedures.

Additional Duties

• Record operating data on check sheets.
• Make process adjustments as needed.
• Operate forklift when required.

Basic Qualifications

• 1 year of manufacturing experience.
• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience.
• Ability to read and understand warning labels, JSA and MSDS.
• Mobile Equipment Certified.
• Team‑oriented work style.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications

• Foundry or casting experience.

Physical Demands

• Lifting: Medium – occasionally lift up to 50 pounds; frequent lifting of 25 pounds.
• Standing: Constantly (greater than 80% of workday).
• Walking: Constantly (greater than 80% of workday).
• Bending and Twisting: Constantly (greater than 80% of workday).
• Temperature Extremes: Constantly (greater than 80% of workday).
• Noise: Constantly (greater than 80% of workday).

Benefits

• Competitive pay: $24.47 per hour, plus $1.00 per hour shift differential for night crew.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.
• 401(k) program with company match.
• Performance‑based pay.
• Paid vacation accrual and 10 annual paid holidays.
• Employee discount programs.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Howmet Aerospace is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. 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 any other legally protected characteristic.