What are the responsibilities and job description for the HOURLY PRODUCTION position at Howmet Aerospace?
Essential Functions
- 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 work and function in a fast-paced environment.
- Basic knowledge of computers.
- Must be able to maintain expected quality levels.
- Have adequate computer skills to enter the data into the data collection system, and also retrieve it.
- Perform paperwork with detail and accuracy.
- Use basic math.
- Lifting (max.35#)
- Long periods of standing
- Push/Pull/Twisting
- Vision Standards
TO VIEW A FULL JOB DESCRIPTION FOR ALL HOURLY PRODUCTION POSITIONS, PLEASE REFER TO THE FOLLOWING POSTINGS: WAX CELL OPERATOR (108621), MONOSHELL OPERATOR (108622), UTILITY WORKER (108623), POST CAST OPERATOR (108624), METAL CELL OPERATOR (108625), METAL CELL OPERATOR LEVEL II (108626), X-RAY OPERATOR (108627), SHIPPING & RECEIVING ASSOCIATE (108628).
Basic Qualifications
- High School diploma or GED equivalency is required.
- Must be able to demonstrate 2 years of continuous work experience OR 6 months of manufacturing experience.
- Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
- This position is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) which required a U.S. person status. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. ‘Green Card Holder’), Political Asylee, or Refugee.
Skills and Abilities
Individual must have the ability to read and interpret written instructions. They must be able to follow verbal directions and instructions. All individuals must be able to work with their hands on delicate materials.
Experience
No previous experience required.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Occasional bending, reaching, pushing and pulling when retrieving and moving various items.
- Lifting intermittently of various items. Typically, assistance would be provided for weights exceeding 35 pounds.
- Good manual dexterity to operate computer equipment and precision measuring instruments.
- Position may require more than eight hours daily and more than five days weekly to complete work assignments.
- Sitting in chairs (swivel, padded, and adjustable).
- Squatting / crouching when retrieving stored items from lower shelves and file cabinets, making equipment / product inspections, etc.
- Standing intermittently.
- Clean work areas and maintain a clean work environment; perform 5S cleaning activities as required.
Quality Statement:
The products we manufacture are used in important industries - transporting goods and people; the defense of our country; critical energy infrastructure for hospitals and public safety. Livelihoods and lives depend upon the products we manufacture. What we do as an organization is important and the first, and best, “line of defense” against non-conforming products escaping to our customers is you. A simple message: don’t take it, don’t make it, and don’t pass it.
Contribution of Job:
This position contributes to the overall performance and profitability of the company through improving techniques and processes. This position is also responsible for contributing to department and company metrics, such as LU and PVA.
