TOOL MAINTENANCE C

Howmet is a world leader in the investment casting industry and is a leading supplier of superalloys, aluminum, and titanium components for aerospace, automotive, and commercial transportation applications. Our Wichita Falls location is on the front edge of the rapid growth in the aerospace and turbine industries. Nestled halfway between Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas and Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, our facility in Wichita Falls supplies jet engine components to some of the most trusted names in the Aerospace industry.

Howmet Aerospace's Wichita Falls, TX facility has an opening for Tool Maintenance "C".

Candidate will train on 1st shift then be moved to 2nd or 3rd shift. (1st shift is 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.,2nd shift is from 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. and 3rd is from 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.

• Starting pay is at $24.36 and will top out at $28.56 at 9 months.
• $1.00 shift differential

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. Training will take place on 1st shift.

JOB SUMMARY:

Work and train with direct supervision and/or other Tool Makers to plan, fabricate, and/or manufacture fixtures, patterns, and gauges of simple to moderate complexity. Advance your working knowledge in the use of all types of precision machine shop equipment and hand tools to perform moderate to complex tasks. Complete class work studies and testing in a prescribed training program. Must possess experience in investment casting tool or machining process or have passing grade in some recognized / accredited machining related courses within the last 2 years.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

* Maintains, Fabricates and Manufactures fixtures, dies, and gauges of simple to moderate complexity.
* 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:

1. Ability to logically understand machining requirements and mentally determine the necessary steps / procedures to facilitate the task at hand.
2. Learn to perform all set-ups of equipment and molds utilizing knowledge of machine shop practices and procedures as well as a general knowledge of tool and die making (mold making) equipment and techniques.
3. Performs simple to moderately complex machining processes using horizontal lathes, manual vertical mills, CNC mills, and surface grinders.
4. Inspects tools using precision inspection equipment for conformance to established specifications.
5. Can set up, create, and sharpens drills, tool bits, and cutting tools.
6. Use a variety of precision inspection equipment such as comparators, micrometers, calipers, height gauges, and understand surface plate set-ups.
7. Plans the repair or modification of simple to moderately complex fixtures, dies and gauges as required.
8. Can understand and troubleshoot issues or damage to fixtures, dies, and gauges of simple to moderate complexity
9. Ability to read, understand and follow instructions from supervision or other tool makers, as well as tool work order requests per engineering and manufacturing instructions.
10. Maintains records, drawings, electronic files, or other paperwork as required to complete and organize task at hand.
12. Maintains work area in a clean, orderly, and safe condition.
13. Performs other duties as required.
14. Complies with all EHS rules related to the work environment.
15. Must complete class work studies and pass periodic testing in a prescribed training program.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

* Must be able to follow verbal and written instructions and think logically to analyze situations.
* Must be able to work efficiently, safely, and accurately to meet schedules and minimize rework.
* Must have mechanical abilities and aptitude.
* Must have a basic development of 3D spatial relations.
* Must be able to communicate orally and via written means to convey results of tool rework.
* Must accumulate a good working knowledge of machines, how to set-up and operate complex equipment, and a basic understanding of trigonometry, geometry, and general mathematics.
* Must be able to read and work to detailed machining blueprints and electronic models in MasterCam / Solidworks.
* Requires constant concentration and alertness to avoid mistakes and injury.
* Must have a basic knowledge of brazing and silver solder process for tool repair.
* Must have a basic knowledge of tool steel heat treat process.
* Work requires constant attention to details, safety practices and procedures while around rotating equipment and the use of good work habits.
* Must have basic knowledge of how to operate precision equipment and measuring devices while collecting accurate and meaningful data for the task at hand.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/EQUIPMENT USED:

1. 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.

Employee is required to execute the following:

* Push pull and twist.
* Floor-to-waist lift and carry, lifting and carrying to the waist high level, carrying items with two hands.
* Gripping and pinching
* Reaching near, far, and overhead
* Hand/Arm Vibration
* Be able to climb ladders and stairs
* Heavy lifting > 50 lbs.
* 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.
* Will occasionally be working around large and sometimes heavy fixtures, patterns, and gauges.
* Squatting/crouching/bending when retrieving stored items from lower shelves and file cabinets, moving equipment / product inspections, etc.
* Clean work areas and maintain a clean work environment; perform 5S cleaning activities as required.

2. Training:

* Candidate should bring to the job recent experience / schooling in the machining trades or investment casting industry (within the last 2 years) and be willing to continue his/her education through some form of on-the-job training process and therefore show the ability to retain and master the learned skills via testing and actual on the job use.

3. Equipment Used:

* Uses a variety of hand and power tools, precision measurement equipment such as comparators, calipers, micrometers, height gauges, and establishes surface plate set-ups.
* Performs simple to moderately complex machining using horizontal lathes, vertical mills, CNC mills and surface grinders.

4. Work Environment (Chemical and Physical Exposures)

* Air-conditioned and heated environment; exposed to slight degree of noise, oil, dust, fumes, chemicals, nickel, heat or cold.

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE REQUIREMENTS:

* Must pass Jaeger 2 eye exam. (Requires color)

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
* High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
* 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:

* Background in a progression towards learning tool and die making (mold making) or similar field.
* Two years of recent experience working around horizontal lathes, vertical mills, and surface grinders; basic knowledge in speeds and feeds.
* Prior data collection and organization experience is preferred.
* Some manufacturing experience useful with ability to perform basic problem solving and identify generic tooling
* Knowledge of Master Cam computer software used for CNC mills and the interactions between software and machines useful.
* Basic Computer skills
* Ability and willingness to learn new machining and /or inspection methods and equipment.