What are the responsibilities and job description for the General Forge Helper 5pm-5am position at Howmet?
Howmet Engine Systems has an immediate opening for a Manufacturing General Forge Helper 5pm-5am to assist in the manufacturing process at our facility in Rochester, NY. This position is eligible for a $1,000 sign-on bonus.
Howmet Engine Systems is a world-class producer of aero engine and industrial gas turbine components, including airfoils, rings, disks and forgings. We excel in vacuum melted superalloys, machining, performance coatings and hot isostatic pressing for high performance parts that enable the next generation of quieter, more fuel-efficient aero engines and cleaner power generation. Howmet Engines Systems is a business of Howmet Aerospace (NYSE: HWM).
Join Howmet Aerospace and join a network of people who are passionate about industry-changing technology that advances the world. You'll have the opportunity to work with leading global companies that operate in world-changing industries - such as aerospace, automotive, building and construction, defense and commercial transportation. It's not a just a job. It's a career and a path to the future. You'll be part of a diverse culture of learning, teaching, and mentorship. Howmet Aerospace is fully committed to developing people: providing employees with the resources and learning and development opportunities they need to excel and build a career.
Responsibilities:
- Assist in the set-up and operation of hydraulic industrial forging equipment
- Set, adjust and monitor CN programs to process hot and cold forging rings
- Measure and record dimensions of forgings using scales, calipers and other tools
- Convert fractions to decimals
- Set, adjust and monitor furnaces to ensure material is heated properly and fully
- Follow all Howmet quality procedures to meet customer requirements
- Read and interpret travelers to create forgings meeting customer prints
- Interpret basic drawings to ensure parts and tooling are conforming
- Visually inspect parts to identify and notify engineering of defects
- Use forklifts and manipulators to transport and move hot and cold material
- Perform preventative maintenance daily
- Clean, paint and maintain assigned cell as required by your supervisor
- Work with other departments and shifts to ensure business needs are met
- Follow all safety procedures and assist in notification of improvement areas
- Strong teamwork skills in order to work with different teams and leads on a daily basis
- May be required to wear a respirator or supplied air system
- Other duties as assigned by management
Basic Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 1 year of experience in a manufacturing or Industrial setting
- Ability to calculate figures and amounts and apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry
- Must be able to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form
- Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations
- Continuously lift up to 30 lbs
- Ability to work 12 hour shifts
- Available to work nights and weekends
- 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 a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.
