Senior Production Technician: Lean, Precision, Training

Howmet; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k matching

Paid holidays

Job summary

Howmet Aerospace is seeking a Production Technician III for our Waco, TX site. You will produce parts to print, set up and run equipment, and maintain tooling readiness while supporting continuous improvement.

The role requires at least 3 years of mechanical experience, a high school diploma, and the ability to read blueprints and inspect gauges. We offer competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package. Safety training and lean manufacturing knowledge are a plus.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience performing mechanical work.
• 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.
• Associate's degree in Technical field preferred.
• Experience in assigned equipment set-up and operation.
• Ability to set-up and operate multiple equipment types such as heading, rolling, band annealing.
• Ability to train operators in equipment set-up and operation.
• Ability to read and interpret product blueprints and to use inspection gages and instruments.
• Good interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Production of parts meeting drawing and specification requirements.
• Set-up and operation of equipment, as assigned.
• Perform statistical process measurements / calculations. Complete forms / computer entries as required.
• Order and maintain inventory levels of required tooling, gages and supplies.
• Participate in assuring team tooling and material readiness. (Assemble tooling set-up kits, stage raw materials and perform external setup tasks, as required)
• Participate in setting and achieving team and individual productivity and quality targets.
• Participate with team in continuous improvement efforts.
• Perform machine inspections including daily, weekly and monthly preventative maintenance tasks.
• Perform shop floor housekeeping duties.
• Prepare daily production reports and forms.
• Train other operators as required.
• Demonstrates a knowledge of and commitment to lean manufacturing principles and techniques.
• Ensure that all work activities are performed in accordance with established safety and environmental standards.
• Maintains full compliance and conducts all activities in accordance with Company policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills

Mechanical work experience

Blueprint interpretation

Lean manufacturing knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Training others

Safety compliance

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree in Technical field preferred

Tools

Inspection gauges

Measuring instruments

Equipment setup

Job description

Howmet Aerospace is seeking a Production Technician III for our Waco, TX site. You will produce parts to print, set up and run equipment, and maintain tooling readiness while supporting continuous improvement.

The role requires at least 3 years of mechanical experience, a high school diploma, and the ability to read blueprints and inspect gauges. We offer competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package. Safety training and lean manufacturing knowledge are a plus.