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Cell Operator Post-Fire - 2nd shift
Howmet AerospaceMorristown, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 29 Jul 2026
About the role
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (DUTIES) OF THE JOB:
- Correctly wand onto the shop floor data system for labor
- Read and follow appropriate product criteria, activity instruction’s, and elements
- Follow all safety precautions as spelled out in the Activity Instruction
- Use of appropriate equipment/tools (Press, Pill Heater, Belt Sander, Anneal Bake Oven, Ring Press, CNC Machines, Burr Gun, Ultra Max, Hand Tools)
- Form and finish cores per Activity instruction and product criteria
- Load anneal bake setters per product criteria, if required
- Load and unload anneal bake oven, if required
- Understanding of loading and operation of CNC machines
- Responsible for visual and dimensional quality of green cores (gauge cores)
- Visually inspect cores for unacceptable defects per the product criteria or activity instruction
- Correctly wand lot travelers and scrap after each tray and take cores to kiln truck
- Fill out OEE sheets
- Maintain clean work area and perform TPM per schedule
- Perform pre-shift die inspection and TPM checklist.
- Observe safety policies and regulations
- Maintain high attendance record
- Basic understanding of the use of dial calipers, micrometers and pin gauges
- Understand use of the HCS ‘Help Chain”
- Maintain pacing via Aussie Pace System
- Perform Problem Solving with Leadership
- Perform other duties as directed by Leadership
**The work schedule for this position is 2nd shift Monday through Friday from 2:30pm to 10:30pm.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (DUTIES) OF THE JOB:*Responsibilities for Internal Candidates
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Correctly wand onto the shop floor data system for labor
- Read and follow appropriate product criteria, AIs, and elements
- Follow all safety precautions as spelled out in the Activity Instruction
- Pre-finish Core Inspection
- Visually inspect cores for unacceptable defects per the product criteria or AI such as cracks, chips, excess parting lines, negatives, crazing, and positives
- Prepare tie bar machine according to AI (if applicable)
- Cut tie bar (CTB) per product criteria (if applicable)
- Prepare CTB machine for blending using proper equipment (if applicable)
- Blend tie bar (if applicable)
- Correctly perform Post-Fire CNC Operation
- Check slot width with go/no go pins if required by product criteria (gauge cores) or if excessive finish is performed
- Use ceramic patch material as allowed by the product criteria, to repair cracks, chips, negatives, and crazing. Remove excess patch using brush or sandpaper
- Communicate with pre fire operators any current quality issues
- Core fill slots with liquid wax per product criteria and other core prep work as called out on the product criteria such as adding standoffs
- Correctly locate core on fixture (if applicable) – Assembly Area
- Correctly wand lot travelers and scrap after each tray
- Utilize Pace System (E-Aussie)
- Work with Leadership on Problem Solving
- Understand use of the HCS ‘Help Chain”
- Maintain clean work area
- Observe safety policies and regulations
- Maintain high attendance record
- Perform other duties as directed by Area Leadership
*Qualifications for Internal Candidates
- EDUCATION:
- Minimum High School diploma or equivalent (GED)
- Ability to read and comprehend written instructions in the English language
- EXPERIENCE:
- Consistent and stable work history
- Manufacturing / Factory experience preferred but not required
- Quality Assurance experience preferre
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