Maintenance B Mechanic

Responsibilities

Howmet Aerospace's Wichita Falls, TX facility has an opening for Maintenance B Operator.

Howmet is a world leader in the investment casting industry and is a leading supplier of superalloys, aluminum, and titanium components for aerospace, automotive, and commercial transportation applications. Our Wichita Falls location is on the front edge of the rapid growth in the aerospace and turbine industries. For more information, visit . Follow @howmet:
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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)

All offers are contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check and drug screen.

Pay rate begins at $28.32 and tops out at 270 days at the rate of $32.73 (plus $2.00 shift differential)

Benefits include paid vacation, paid holidays, 401(k) with company match up to 6%, employer contribution each pay period, medical/prescription/dental/vision benefits upon hire, life insurance, employee assistance program.

Works independently under general supervision to perform highly complex tasks such as diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining plant equipment and building.

• Maintain equipment in plant.
• Must be able to read, write, and comprehend written and verbal instructions, and should be able to comprehend simple to very detailed schematics, blueprints, diagrams, and set up and operate more complex equipment.
• Troubleshoot problems and make repairs in the areas of his specialties either from experience or with the aid of manuals, wiring diagrams, etc.
• Use basic shop math, including fractions and/or decimals.
• Must often use independent judgment to diagnose equipment problems and analyze best method for desired results.
• Must have a high degree of manual dexterity and be mechanically inclined.
• 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.

• Comply with all department, facility, corporate and regulatory EHS regulations.
• Requires wearing safety glasses, flame retardant clothing, earplugs, metal tarsal shoes, hard hats, respirator, caustic suit and other department specified PPE.
• Report all job-related illness and injuries (per Employee Handbook).
• Report all safety, health and environmental concerns to your supervisor in a timely manner.
• Attend all EHS training.

Physical Demands:

• Depending upon the task, performs work requiring from minimal physical effort to heavy laboring operations.
• Work requires some constant walking, standing, heavy lifting, carrying and handling.
• Must pass Jaeger 2 eye exam.
• Frequently reaching for nearby items.
• Occasionally use fine manipulation, use a keyboard and mouse.
• Occasionally lifting and carrying to the waist-to-chest high level, carrying items with two hands.
• Frequently gripping and pinching.
• Occasional stair and ladder climbing.
• Be able to crawl, squat, balance, sustain bending, reach far and overhead.
• Be able to finger press.
• Be able to push, pull and twist.
• Be able to lift from floor-to-waist and chest-to-overhead.
• Moderate lifting 50 lbs.

Non-Medical Surveillance Related EHS Training:

• Fall Control
• Confined Space Entry
• Machine Guarding
• Flammable/Combustible Liquids & Compressed Gases
• Hazardous Energy Sources (LTV)
• Electrical

Equipment Used:

• Robots
• Aerial Lift
• Walk Behind Fork Truck
• Fork Truck
• Pallet Jack
• Maintenance equipment, tools, and testing devices.

Training: Additional trade training in the mechanical or electrical field is beneficial.

Work Environment:

• Exposure to Nickel, Heat, KOH and RCF.
• May be exposed to noise, oil, dust, fumes, chemicals, heat, cold, or wetness.
• Some exposure to changes in seasonal temperatures.

Medical Surveillance Requirements:

• Audiogram
• Vision
• Heat Stress
• Mobile 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.

• Experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Basic Computer skills.
• Prefer to have working knowledge of plant equipment, its operation, and how to repair.
• Prefer experience with steel work (cutting, welding, and fabrication).
• Prefer experience piping of air and gas lines.

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