Titanium Shear Operator I - Training + $3K Sign-On

Howmet Aerospace Inc.; Washington (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; 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

Sign-on bonus

Hands-on learning

Opportunities to grow into skilled;rol

Job summary

Howmet Aerospace Inc. in Washington, MO is hiring entry-level Shear Operators to cut titanium sheets to precise customer specifications. Earn a $20.22 hourly wage with paid training and a $3,000 sign-on bonus paid in milestones during your first year. The role runs Monday–Friday, 6a–2p, with on-site duties and team-based problem solving.

No titanium experience is required; hands-on training is provided to develop cutting, measuring, and setup skills in a collaborative plant environment.

Qualifications

• Entry-level role with hands-on training on the shop floor.
• Ability to read/understand production orders, SOPs and safety instructions.
• Ability to use measuring instruments and perform basic math calculations.

Responsibilities

• Safely move skids of titanium sheet with mobile equipment, e.g. forklift.
• Assist team to move, lift, and align titanium sheets for Shear cutting per specs.
• Visually inspect sheet surfaces for imperfections.
• Use micrometer/thickness gauge to verify titanium sheet thickness.
• Set up machines and monitor operation; perform minor shear maintenance and cleaning.
• Cut titanium sheets to specified sizes per detailed instructions.

Skills

Computer literacy

Reading SOPs

Math & measurement

Physical ability

US work authorized

Job description

Howmet Aerospace Inc. in Washington, MO is hiring entry-level Shear Operators to cut titanium sheets to precise customer specifications. Earn a $20.22 hourly wage with paid training and a $3,000 sign-on bonus paid in milestones during your first year. The role runs Monday–Friday, 6a–2p, with on-site duties and team-based problem solving.

No titanium experience is required; hands-on training is provided to develop cutting, measuring, and setup skills in a collaborative plant environment.