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　　Howmet Aerospace, headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. The Company’s primary businesses focus on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems and titanium structural parts necessary for mission-critical performance and efficiency in aerospace and defense applications, as well as forged wheels for commercial transportation. Howmet Aerospace is transforming the next phase of more fuel-efficient, quieter aerospace engines and sustainable ground transportation. For more information, visit www.howmet.com. Follow @howmet: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube.

　　Nestled halfway between South Bend and Chicago, along the shores of Lake Michigan - our facility in LaPorte, Indiana supplies jet engine components to some of the most trusted names in the Aerospace industry.

　　Job Summary - Work as a team member to maintain a steady flow of molds through the plant and produce good quality castings.

　　ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

　　Use varies measuring devises

　　Use the computer for lot tracing

　　Able to operate a Walk Behind

　　Must be able to work and function in a fast-paced environment.

　　Basic knowledge of computers

　　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 LaPorte Employee Guidebook.

　　Work overtime as needed.

　　RESPONSIBILITIES - Job responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to:

　　A fulltime Utility Worker will be able to proficiently perform a minimum of 3 of the following:

　　Dewaxing Molds

　　Retrieve molds form wind tunnel and log dates on serialized/non-serialized sheet in dry room when molds are ready for dewax.

　　Load molds into vacuum chamber.

　　Drop nuggets, vent molds, steam dewax molds, push and pull molds from stoich oven and maintain proper accurate paperwork.

　　Inspect vacuum pump and steam dewax units daily.

　　Place molds on wire trucks.

　　Cutting Alloy

　　Weight identify and properly locate alloy into the alloy bins.

　　Maintain proper alloy ticket rundown for each oven.

　　Pull alloy tickets for cutting alloy and retrieve alloy needed for specific jobs.

　　Cut alloy to proper weight, chamfer alloy on both ends, knock out dust and weld hooks or two-piece charges as needed.

　　Load alloy for shipment to HLC.

　　Maintain equipment as needed for daily use, including changing belts and blades.

　　Maintain proper and accurate paperwork.

　　To hold valid Fork Truck license and be able to perform position of Alloy Cutter.

　　Material Cutter

　　Make a list of molds coming off of dewax return rail including job number and quantity.

　　Locate mold wrap instructions in file cabinet.

　　Cut materials to proper size.

　　Place cut material with instructions on wire shelving for mold wrappers to retrieve.

　　Work with engineers on new wrap instructions.

　　Maintain proper and accurate paperwork.

　　Mold Wrappers

　　Retrieve molds from mold inspector or mold wrap staging area.

　　Locate proper wrap instructions and cut material from cut area.

　　Mix mud.

　　Follow instructions to wrap molds and after wrapping, place molds in preheat staging area.

　　Work with engineers on new/improved wrap instructions.

　　Maintain proper and accurate paperwork.

　　Oven Pushers

　　Locate molds going into ovens.

　　Check for proper job numbers, lot numbers and mold quantity.

　　Cross check mold serial number with lot trace sheets and/or process routers.

　　Place molds on oven tray per load instruction.

　　Push mold into oven when red light comes on and enter lot trace sheets into the systems.

　　Maintain proper and accurate paperwork.

　　Chamber Loaders

　　Probe ovens for proper temperature.

　　Remove molds from oven and place into vacuum chamber.

　　Remove molds from vacuum chamber after cast and apply post cast cooling agent.

　　Set-up lower casting unit for each job as needed.

　　Basic Qualifications:

　　A minimum of a High School diploma or GED equivalency is required.

　　Must be able to demonstrate 2 years of continuous work experience OR 6 months experience in manufacturing.

　　Ability to read/write.

　　Computer Knowledge.

　　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:

　　Occasional bending, reaching, pushing and pulling when retrieving and moving various items.

　　Lifting intermittently of various items. Typically, assistance would be provided for weights exceeding 35 pounds.

　　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 when retrieving stored items from lower shelves and file cabinets, making equipment / product inspections, etc.

　　Standing approximately 90% of the time.

　　Gripping.

　　Clean work areas and maintain a clean work environment; perform 5S cleaning activities as required.

　　Equipment Used:

　　Hand Tools.

　　Alloy cutting saw.

　　Fork Truck.

　　Hoists.

　　Preheat Ovens.

　　Steam Autoclave Welder.

　　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 required a U.S. person status. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. ‘Green Card Holder’), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

　　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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　　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.

　　We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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