TOOL MAINTENANCE B - 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. Our primary businesses focus on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems, titanium structural parts and forged wheels. With $6.6 billion in revenue in 2023, our products play a crucial role in enabling fuel efficiency and lightweighting, contributing to our customers' success and making a positive impact on the world. To learn more about the way Howmet Aerospace Inc. is advancing the sustainability of our customers, markets, and communities where we operate, review the 2023 Environmental Social and Governance report at www.howmet.com/esg-report .

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Howmet is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email TalentAcquisitionCoE_Howmet@howmet.comBASIC 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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Background in a progression towards learning tool and die making (mold making) or similar field.
• One year's manufacturing experience with ability to identify various tooling
• Three 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
• Proficiency with computer software used for CNC machine operations.
• Requires basic computer experience with Master Cam software and the interaction with machining centers.
• Ability and willingness to learn new machining and/or inspection methods and equipment.

• 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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Background in a progression towards learning tool and die making (mold making) or similar field.
• One year's manufacturing experience with ability to identify various tooling
• Three 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
• Proficiency with computer software used for CNC machine operations.
• Requires basic computer experience with Master Cam software and the interaction with machining centers.
• Ability and willingness to learn new machining and/or inspection methods and equipment.

Works under general supervision to plan, fabricate, and maintain pattern dies, sprue dies, gauges, or ancillary items of moderate complexity. All types of precision machine shop equipment, hand tools, and measuring device tools are used in moderately complex tasks. Independent and collaborative judgment and skill are frequently required.

Tool Maintenance 'B' may not move for two (2) years unless movement is a promotion within the department.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Maintains, Fabricates and Manufactures dies, patterns, and gauges of moderate complexity.
• Using Computers (entering information, use of HWF apps, CAD/CM software, 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. Analyze machining requirements and mentally determines the necessary procedure to facilitate the task.
2. Performs all set-ups of equipment and molds utilizing knowledge of machine shop practices and procedures as well as a working knowledge of tool and die making (mold making) equipment and techniques.
3. Inspects tools for conformance to established specifications.
4. Performs moderately complex machining using Horizontal Lathes, CNC, Vertical Mills, and Surface Grinders.
5. Sets up, creates, and sharpens drills, tool bits, and cutting tools.
6. Assists in training lower level toolmakers.
7. Plans the repair or modification of complex molds and repairs or modifies as required.
8. Repairs moderately complex damaged tools, gauges, and fixtures per requests from production.
9. Follows tool work order requests per engineering and manufacturing instructions.
10. Manufactures fixtures and tools from moderately complex sketches or electronic models.
11. Maintains records, drawings, electronic files, or other paperwork as required to complete task at hand.
12. Maintains work area in a clean, orderly, efficient, and safe condition.
13. Performs basic machining or salvage operations on certain castings that cannot be machined by other departments (finishing, grinding, etc.).
14. Performs other duties as required.
15. Complies with all EHS rules related to the work environment.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Must be able to follow verbal and written instructions and think logically to analyze situations.
• Must be able to work quickly, safely, and accurately to meet schedules.
• Must have mechanical ability.
• Must have a well-developed sense of spatial relations.
• Ability to be able to work safely, quickly, and accurately to meet schedules.
• Must be manually adept.
• Must be able to communicate by oral/written means to convey results of tool rework.
• Must have a general working knowledge of machines, how to set-up and operate complex equipment, and an understanding of trigonometry, geometry, and general mathematics.
• Must be able to read and work to machining, detailed blueprints, and electronic models.
• Requires nearly constant concentration and alertness.
• Must have a general knowledge of brazing and silver solder techniques for tool repair.
• Must have a general knowledge of tool steel heat treat parameters.
• Work requires attention to safety practices and procedures around machinery and precise, rotating equipment and use of good work habits.
• Must operate precision equipment and measuring devices to collect 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:

• Prefer technical training through apprenticeship and/or on the job training in tool and die making (mold making) with a minimum of 2 years actual prior experience in a facility performing multi-faceted machining functions.

3. Equipment Used:

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

4. Work Environment: (Chemical and Physical Exposures)

• Air-conditioned area; 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)JOB SUMMARY:

Works under general supervision to plan, fabricate, and maintain pattern dies, sprue dies, gauges, or ancillary items of moderate complexity. All types of precision machine shop equipment, hand tools, and measuring device tools are used in moderately complex tasks. Independent and collaborative judgment and skill are frequently required.

Tool Maintenance 'B' may not move for two (2) years unless movement is a promotion within the department.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Maintains, Fabricates and Manufactures dies, patterns, and gauges of moderate complexity.
• Using Computers (entering information, use of HWF apps, CAD/CM software, 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. Analyze machining requirements and mentally determines the necessary procedure to facilitate the task.
2. Performs all set-ups of equipment and molds utilizing knowledge of machine shop practices and procedures as well as a working knowledge of tool and die making (mold making) equipment and techniques.
3. Inspects tools for conformance to established specifications.
4. Performs moderately complex machining using Horizontal Lathes, CNC, Vertical Mills, and Surface Grinders.
5. Sets up, creates, and sharpens drills, tool bits, and cutting tools.
6. Assists in training lower level toolmakers.
7. Plans the repair or modification of complex molds and repairs or modifies as required.
8. Repairs moderately complex damaged tools, gauges, and fixtures per requests from production.
9. Follows tool work order requests per engineering and manufacturing instructions.
10. Manufactures fixtures and tools from moderately complex sketches or electronic models.
11. Maintains records, drawings, electronic files, or other paperwork as required to complete task at hand.
12. Maintains work area in a clean, orderly, efficient, and safe condition.
13. Performs basic machining or salvage operations on certain castings that cannot be machined by other departments (finishing, grinding, etc.).
14. Performs other duties as required.
15. Complies with all EHS rules related to the work environment.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Must be able to follow verbal and written instructions and think logically to analyze situations.
• Must be able to work quickly, safely, and accurately to meet schedules.
• Must have mechanical ability.
• Must have a well-developed sense of spatial relations.
• Ability to be able to work safely, quickly, and accurately to meet schedules.
• Must be manually adept.
• Must be able to communicate by oral/written means to convey results of tool rework.
• Must have a general working knowledge of machines, how to set-up and operate complex equipment, and an understanding of trigonometry, geometry, and general mathematics.
• Must be able to read and work to machining, detailed blueprints, and electronic models.
• Requires nearly constant concentration and alertness.
• Must have a general knowledge of brazing and silver solder techniques for tool repair.
• Must have a general knowledge of tool steel heat treat parameters.
• Work requires attention to safety practices and procedures around machinery and precise, rotating equipment and use of good work habits.
• Must operate precision equipment and measuring devices to collect 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:

• Prefer technical training through apprenticeship and/or on the job training in tool and die making (mold making) with a minimum of 2 years actual prior experience in a facility performing multi-faceted machining functions.

3. Equipment Used:

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

4. Work Environment: (Chemical and Physical Exposures)

• Air-conditioned area; 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)