WAX OPERATOR A

 

THIS WILL BE FILLED BY INTERNAL EMPLOYEES ONLY!!!

Howmet Aerospace’s Wichita Falls, TX facility has an opening for Wax A Operator.

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) 

Must be willing to work overtime.

Pay rate begins at $21.27 and tops out at $26.40

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.

Internal Candidates are encouraged to apply.

JOB SUMMARY

Wax “A” operators are responsible for the following skills:  pattern inspection, pattern sub-assembly, mold assembly, including gating into finished molds, pinner/robot, engraving, 35 Ton/50 Ton/ET-50/SI-250 injection. Wax “B” injectors will have a minimum of 90 days to complete Wax “B” cell training.  Wax “B” cell operators will have a minimum of 90 days to complete Wax “B” injector training. Trainees must successfully complete written and practical assessment of skills/knowledge at end of skills training.

 *Previous qualified internal employees may interview for Wax “A” position if training record supports required job specifications.  If chosen, the operator will go through refresher training.  Once complete, operator will move from Operator “B” status to Operator “A” status.

Level  1 (Trainee)                                                                 0-45 Days

Level 2-Consists of 45-Day performance review and hands-on practical evaluation.

-Injection practical evaluation consists of review of pattern produced during 4-hour block of time in cell.  Operator evaluated on pattern quality, productivity, adherence to standard work and work instructions.  Evaluation conducted by wax trainer or wax process owner.  Operator must receive acceptable ratings in all areas of performance review to be eligible for practical evaluation. Operator must maintain an efficiency of 90% and have no more than three quality discussions.

-Cell practical evaluation consists of review of molds produced during 4-hour block of time in cell.  Operator evaluated on mold quality, productivity, adherence to standard work and work instructions.  Evaluation conducted by wax trainer or wax process owner.  Operator must receive acceptable ratings in all areas of performance review to be eligible for practical evaluation. Operator must maintain an efficiency of 90% and have no more than three quality discussions.

When all criteria complete, move to Level 2.

Level 2                                                                               Minimum 45 Days

Level 3 Evaluation-Consists of 90-Day performance review and hands-on practical evaluation. Operator must receive acceptable ratings in all areas of performance review to be eligible for practical evaluation. Practical evaluation consists of review of performance following two 4-hour blocks. Evaluation is to be conducted by the Wax Process Owner or Wax Trainer.  Operator must demonstrate a 95% performance efficiency and have no more than three quality/productivity discussions within the last 45 days. 
If all aspects of evaluation are successful, raise to Level 3.

Level 3                                                                               Minimum 90 Days

                                                                                Max Pay   Upon Qualification

The “A” operator is fully skilled at inspection, injection, assembly, pinner/robot, engraving. The “A” operator must continue to meet quality and productivity requirements to maintain max pay. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Basic Computer Skills
• Must be able to read and intepret 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.    Sets up equipment as required to perform specific activities.
2.       Performs set-up of dimensional gauges.
3.