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These openings are with Howmet Aerospace – a world leader in investment casting of super-alloys, aluminum and titanium primarily for jet aircraft and industrial gas turbine markets. For more information about Howmet Aerospace, visit us online at www.howmet.com.

Howmet has challenging opportunities for individuals who are excited to engage with us in growing our business. Join us where you will be part of a dedicated team to manufacture high tech products, safely, accurately and efficiently, you will perform a variety of hands-on operations in accordance with standardized processes within customer specifications.

New Hire Starting Rates: Ranges from $21.07 p/hr. to 22.24 p/hr. with an increase after 6 months. This position will receive an hourly “shift premium” of $1.00 p/hr. while assigned to an off shift.

Job Summary: We are hiring for a number of hourly production roles across the plant. The Production Generalist position(s) will support various manufacturing operations.

Essential Functions & Job Responsibilities:

• Read and follow printed and computer-based work instructions.
• Lift with a mechanical lifting device.
• Record data either manually or by computer as required.
• Build ceramic molds around completed wax assemblies and remove wax once complete.
• Inspect, disposition, clean, repair, plug and wrap molds in preparation for Casting.
• Transport and set-up molds for preheat and casting furnaces.
• Remove scale and core material per customer specifications.
• Inspect wax patterns or metal castings for dimensional conformance to specifications which may require the use of Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM), Ultrasonic gauges (UT), 3D inspection using white or blue light scanning technology, and hand-held measuring devices to include feeler gauges or pincher gauges in accordance with blueprint specifications.
• Remove excess metal or other material per customer specifications.
• Blend welds or prepare castings for welding by means of grinding and blending. Operate and maintain blast cabinets, Burr guns, belt sanders, visual tools, and dimensional gauges.
• Cut and weigh alloy ingots for casting.
• Visually inspect castings.
• Move parts, equipment, and materials throughout the shop.
• Perform shop floor cleaning activities up to and including but not limited to sweeping, mopping, painting, waxing, etc.
• Ability to work in team environments, solo work and working with all level’s management, engineering, and other departments.
• Willing to participate in continuous improvements initiatives within our process to enhance the work task.
• Interact with a variety of team members to ensure product specifications and defect removal.
• This description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as required.

Basic Qualifications:

• An application must include a resume and at least two professional references for review and consideration.
• This position requires a minimum of a high school diploma or general education degree (GED).        
• This position requires a minimum of 2 years of continuous work experience. Recent high school or college graduates without prior work experience must provide a letter of recommendation.
• Availability for all shifts (including 2nd shift, 3rd shift, and weekend shift) is necessary. The ability to work overtime and weekends is required as schedules may vary based on operational needs; flexibility is essential.
• 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 entails access to export-controlled items and employment offers are conditioned upon an applicant's ability to lawfully obtain access to such items.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with Burr guns, belt sanders, visual tools, and dimensional gauges, Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM), Ultrasonic gauges (UT), 3D inspection using white or blue light scanning technology, and hand-held measuring devices to include feeler gauges or pincher gauges.

Howmet Aerospace, headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. The Company’s primary businesses focus on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems and titanium structural parts necessary for mission-critical performance and efficiency in aerospace and defense applications, as well as forged wheels for commercial transportation. Howmet Aerospace is transforming the next phase of more fuel-efficient, quieter aerospace engines and sustainable ground transportation. For more information, visit www.howmet.com/joinus