Specialty and Metal Sprayer jobs in Wichita Falls, TX

Howmet Aerospace’s Wichita Falls, TX facility has an opening for Metal Operators.

MUST BE ABLE TO WORK 12 HOUR ROTATING NIGHT SHIFTS, 7:00 P.M TO 7:00 A.M. (2 on 2 off, 3 on 2 off, 2 on 3 off)

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.

JOB RESPONSIBILITES

1. Verifies castings to the lot travelers to assure that all previous operations have been completed.
2. Performs finishing as required using all types of burrs, belts, nylon wheels, blast cabinets, etc.
3. Understands and uses all dimensional inspection gauges.
4. Ensures that all parts meet PMS/product criteria requirements.
5. Calibrates gauges to set masters as applicable.
6. Inspects according to written instructions using electronic or manual gauges.
7. Adjusts and/or repairs out of tolerance castings using small hand tools, air gun,
arbor press, hydraulic press, and special fixtures to bring castings into tolerance.
8. Records information on proper paperwork such as SRON’s.
9. Cleans and lubricates gauges as required.
10. Notifies gauge maintenance technician of gauges that may need repair.
11. Maintains work area in clean, orderly, and safe condition.
12. Takes technical direction from product engineering and gauge technician, (i.e., techniques, instructions, etc.).
13. Performs other operations as required.
14. Performs first visual inspection.
15. Complies with all EHS rules related to the work environment.
16. Must apply gauging specifications and work with decimal dimensioning and recording.
17. Must develop a sense of touch and judgment to prevent breaking or bending when bringing castings back into tolerance by using non-standard methods or procedures.

• Gauge Tech Responsibilities include:

• Usage of Hoist
• Setting Up/Tearing Down Gauges
• Troubleshooting
• Basic 5S of Gauges
• Manage Gauge Storage Area/Return Gauges to Proper Location
• Audit Gaugers
After responsibilities are complete, gauge tech will run regular production

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
• Moderate 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.
• Squatting/crouching/bending when retrieving stored items from lower shelves and file cabinets, moving equipment / product inspections, etc.
• Frequently Standing when gauging
• Frequent sitting when wall gauging or finishing.
Clean work areas and maintain a clean work environment; perform 5S cleaning activities as required.

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2. Equipment Used:

• Burr Gunn
• Belt Machine
• Dynafile
• Belt Gun
• Virtubrade Whitehall
• Blast Cabinets
• Gauges

• Gauge Tech-Hoist

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 is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) which requires U.S. person status. ITAR defines U.S. person as an U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. ‘Green Card Holder’), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Basic Computer skills