Heat Treat/Grain Etch/METCELL OPR

Howmet Aerospace’s Wichita Falls, TX facility has an opening for Heat Treat/Grain Etch/Metal Operator

MUST BE ABLE TO WORK 12 HOUR ROTATING DAY AND NIGHT SHIFTS:

7:00 A.M TO 7:00 P.M. (2 on 2 off, 3 on 2 off, 2 on 3 off) 

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 $22.77 and tops out at $27.17

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 process the castings from etch through final gauging (including heat treat) as prescribed by the PMS/product criteria, visual specifications and QAS specifications to meet customer requirements.  Dimensionally gauges and adjusts dimensions to comply with the prescribed written instructions using a variety of gauges and special tools.  The employee must plan and perform the proper sequence of set-ups, operations, and processes.

Performs highly complex tasks, working independently with little supervision to provide critical heat treatment for castings per written instructions and SOPs.  Responsible for attainment of metallurgical properties often detectable only by destructive testing.  Responsible for decisions during heat treat cycles to avoid scrap.  Requires concentration and/or attention for short periods.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

 

 

 

• 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 FOR HEAT TREAT

 

 

 

 

1. Selects castings to satisfy production schedules and furnace capacity. 
2. Must be able to learn the computers for each furnace, putting in heat treat runs and making changes in programs when necessary.
3. Must be able to perform multiple operations simultaneously.
4. Verifies castings and routing ticket information.
5. Programs controls for furnace runs with responsibility for correct times and temperature. Monitors these operating parameters. Malfunctions must be reported to supervisor and then to metallurgical services for disposition.
6. Makes routine entries on charts and routing tickets and logs extensive data in logbooks and traceability reports.
7. Operates hardness testing equipment and interprets and logs readings.
8. Operates atmosphere furnaces for steels and aluminum as well as vacuum furnaces for super alloys, controlling all parameters.
9. Directs helpers in loading, unloading, stamping, and punching as well as training them for future operator jobs.
10. Maintains equipment in good working conditions, doing minor maintenance and writing work orders for major maintenance items.
11. Relates written status of running heat treats and run information to subsequent shift personnel.
12. Work requires attention to safety practices and procedures
13. Must be able to pass annual certification test. (heat treat) 
14. Level II - Must be able to read decimals, fractions, and use various devices such as magnifying glass, borescopes, etc. for inspection of castings being a semi-complex task.
15. Performs other duties as required.
16. Complies with all EHS rules related to the work environment. 
17. Works Overtime when needed.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES FOR GRAIN ETCH OPERATOR

 

     

 

1.    Works closely with Production Control to meet specific schedules.
2.    Verifies casting and routing card informati