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Production Operator - Grinder
Howmet AerospaceWashington, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 10 Jul 2025
About the role
Fundamental Duties:
- Moves skids of titanium sheet with forklift
- Will physically lift and move titanium sheets in and out of the grinders with the help of conveyors and will physically need to flip and turn the titanium sheet
- Will visually self-inspect the sheet surface and use a grinding tool to remove any defects
- Will use a micrometer and thickness gauge (vidigauge) to check the thickness of the titanium sheet
- Performs minor grinder maintenance
- Performs periodic cleaning of grinder and work area
- Setups up machines and observes machine operation to detect any malfunction and installs large belts on grinders
- Training of precision sheet helpers and grinder operators
- Other duties as assigned
Skill & Competency Requirements:
- Must stand, walk, and use hands to handle materials
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close/distance vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus
- Required to read and interpret production orders and safety, operating, maintenance, and procedure manuals
- Must have basic knowledge of math, math equations and use of various measuring instruments
- Must work a full-time schedule and overtime as required
- Must have basic computer skills
- Must have problem solving skills, good communication skills, and the ability to work with others
Schedule Requirements:
- 12 Hour Shift (Days)
- 6am-6pm
- Rotating Shift 3-2-2 (Work every other Fri, Sat & Sun)
- Example:
- Work: Friday, Saturday & Sunday
- Off: Monday & Tuesday
- Work: Wednesday & Thursday
- Off: Friday, Saturday & Sunday
- Work: Monday & Tuesday
- Off: Wednesday & Thursday
- Example:
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