SHELL REMOVAL OPR

Howmet Aerospace’s Wichita Falls, TX facility has an opening for Shell Removal Operators.

Howmet is a world leader in the investment casting industry and is a leading supplier of superalloys, aluminum, and titanium components for aerospace, automotive, and commercial transportation applications.  Our Wichita Falls location is on the front edge of the rapid growth in the aerospace and turbine industries. For more information, visit www.howmet.com. Follow @howmet: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube. 

MUST BE ABLE TO WORK 12 HOUR ROTATING NIGHT SHIFTS, 7:00 P.M TO 7:00 A.M. (2 on 2 off, 3 on 2 off, 2 on 3 off) 

Pay rate begins at $21.26 and tops out at $25.70 at 9 months.

Along with your pay, our company provides you with a comprehensive package of benefits that is competitive with other leading companies.  Some of our benefits include: Paid vacation each year, based on length of service; paid holidays; 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match of up to 6% of your pre-tax contributions; Employer contribution to your Retirement Savings Plan account each pay period; Medical/Prescription Drug/Dental/Vision benefits offered upon hire; Employee Life Insurance, and a Employee Assistant Program.

JOB SUMMARY

Works under general supervision to remove shell from castings using the pneumatic hammer, low temperature KOH, water blast, case blast, or by manually hammering shell away.  Removes oxide layer by operating abrasive blast, finish blast, zero blast equipment.  Continuously works to meet quality customer requirements with minimum inventory.  Works as a team member in a cell environment to optimize product flow.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION

• Using Computers (entering information, etc)
• Must be able to read and interpret Product Criteria (PC) and Activity Instructions (AI).
• Must be able to function as a member of a team and be able to work under general supervision.
• Must be able to maintain expected quality levels.
• Comply with all site required policies and procedures including but not limited to: 
• EHS, Quality, Code of Conduct and the Wichita Falls Employee Handbook.

                                                                                                        JOB RESPONSIBILITIES        1.      Operates knockout machine to select pressures and cycle times to remove shell from castings.   2.      Operates shot blast and low temp KOH, and water blast to remove shell.   3.      Operates heat stamp to support cell workflow.   4.      Operates abrasive blast, finish blast, zero blast equipment.  *5.     Verify routings with castings to assure that all previous operations have been completed.  *6.     Keeps heats separated.  *7.     Selects and sets up fixtures for required task.  *8.     Informs supervisor of required maintenance.  *9.     Completes preventative maintenance as required. *10.    Obtains and moves work as required. *11.    Completes tasks per the PMS, or Activity Instructions, Product Criteria, or Temporary Instructions. *12.    Responsible for product quality while performing semi-routine task. *13.    Maintains a clean and orderly work area with a continuous goal to improve the            5S program. *14.    Responsible for safety and must wear required safety equipment. *15.    Operates effectively as a team member in a cell environment to meet customer requirements with minimum inventory. *16.    Must be able to move to various equipment without direction to optimize flow. *17.    Must strive to minimize work in progress (WIP). *18.    Must strive to decrease cycle and total departmental lead times. *19.    Must strive to eliminate scrap and rework.  20.    May be required to perform other duties as required.  21.    Ability to acquire knowledge for acceptable/non-acceptable requirements for castings by being able to interpret and understand visual specifications as outlined by our customers and engineers.  22.   Complies with all EHS rules related to the work environment.  23.   Works overtime as needed. *General Job Responsibilities for Shell Removal Operator   ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND SAFETY RESPONSIBILITES

• Comply with all department, facility, corporate and regulatory EHS regulations.
• Wear all required personal protective equipment (PPE). (Must wear protective clothing, metatarsal safety shoes, leather apron, arm sleeves, safety glasses, face shield, ear protection and gloves).
• Report all job-related illness and