Factory Operative

Responsibilities

The Waterjet and Saw Operator Setter will ensure to work in accordance with Howmet’s quality system as well as in the most productive and health and safety conscious manner possible to ensure production processes are completed.

Other duties may include being responsible for the efficient, productive, safe and secure day to day operation within the Service Centre (Warehouse) which includes fork truck operations, overhead crane operations, goods-in, goods-out, packing, guillotine area and the warehouse.

Qualifications

• Ensure all m/c tool equipment is maintained to the highest standards through adherence to daily maintenance schedules /checks and also to take due care whilst using machinery.
• Ensure the Waterjet areas are kept clean and tidy and organized in the most productive manner possible whilst maintaining all 5S requirements.
• Complete all sales or internal works orders on time, accurately and to the highest possible standards. All hand written detail on operation sheets must be clear, neat and legible.
• Ensure works orders are marked correctly and accurately – using ink / dot peen equipment.
• Support the Engineering Team with trialing / monitoring purchased consumables –for tool life / productivity / cost effectiveness.
• Provide all possible suggestions for improvements that reduce the cost and / or improve efficiency and health and safety.
• Self inspection of products manufactured / produced to fully meet RTI’s quality system criteria.
• Be prepared to up-skill ie; Waterjet operation/ pump maintenance, or warehouse duties (The company will provide the relevant on-the-job skills training as deemed appropriate).
• Any other reasonable tasks associated with the job role or within the individual’s competency following cross functional training.
  
  

Person Profile

Required

• Good standard of education with GCSE's or equivalent in both Math’s and English.
• Flexible in terms of working shifts i.e. currently mornings & afternoons shifts over 5 days, but a night shift may be operated.
• Willingness to work overtime as and when required.
• Good level of physical fitness (lifting / frequent climbing of stepped platforms)
• Current Fork lift truck license (counterbalance /reach truck – 1.5 tons + )
• Trained in overhead crane /sling usage (5 Ton) / vacuum lifting equipment.
  
  

Desirable

• Experience of running /setting Flow waterjet cutting or saws machines.
• Good mechanical engineering background in terms of machine maintenance (pump seal changes etc.)
• Experience working within Aerospace, Defense sectors –part traceability etc.
• Experience of cutting / machining low volume but vey high value quality parts.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles i.e.5S, TPM , Visual Management
• Computer literate - Microsoft Office, Excel, M/C tool software use (nesting programmes)
• Experience of working with electronic MRP / DNC systems e.g. Seiki systems
  
  

About Us

About Howmet Aerospace

Howmet Aerospace Inc. (NYSE: HWM), headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. The Company’s sales for 2022 approximated $5.7 billion. The Company’s primary businesses focus on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems, titanium structural parts and forged wheels. With nearly 1,150 granted and pending patents, the Company’s differentiated technologies promote more fuel efficiency for aircraft and commercial transportation. For more information, visit www.howmet.com , including content shared during the Company’s May 2022 Technology Day.

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About The Team

The Howmet structures business manufactures metallurgically advanced lightweight multi-material solutions that range from titanium mill products to titanium forgings, extrusions and assembled systems for aerospace and defense applications.