Titanium Grinder Operator - Entry Level with Hands-on Training

Howmet; Washington (MO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care coverage

401k with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Life and disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Howmet Aerospace is seeking entry-level Grinder & Pickle Operators for our Washington, MO facility. This on-site role includes hands-on training and a 12-hour day shift with rotating weekends. Pay starts at $20.22/hr with potential to level up within 90 days.

You will handle titanium sheets, perform inspections, and support machine setups and maintenance. Join a team focused on safety, quality, and growth, with benefits including healthcare, 401k, paid vacation, and more.

Qualifications

• Ability to navigate and perform basic computer operations.
• Ability to read and comprehend production orders, SOPs, safety instructions, etc.
• Possess basic knowledge of math, math equations, and the ability to properly utilize various measuring instruments.
• Ability to stand, walk, and perform manual tasks needed to properly handle materials.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close/distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust visual focus.
• Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Responsibilities

• With the assistance of roller tables, physically lift, move, and flip titanium sheets into and out of the grinder tool, which cuts and finishes the metal
• Visually inspect sheet surfaces for imperfections and use grinding tool to remove defects
• Utilize a micrometer and thickness gauge (vidigauge) to check the thickness of titanium sheets
• Perform minor grinder maintenance and periodic cleaning of grinder equipment
• Complete setup of machines, install large grinder belts, and monitor equipment during operation for errors

Skills

Basic math

Reading comprehension

Computer literacy

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Tools

Micrometer

Thickness gauge

Job description

Howmet Aerospace is seeking entry-level Grinder & Pickle Operators for our Washington, MO facility. This on-site role includes hands-on training and a 12-hour day shift with rotating weekends. Pay starts at $20.22/hr with potential to level up within 90 days.

You will handle titanium sheets, perform inspections, and support machine setups and maintenance. Join a team focused on safety, quality, and growth, with benefits including healthcare, 401k, paid vacation, and more.