MACHINE TRAINEE

Let your career take flight! Howmet Aerospace is growing and is now looking to fill Machine Operator Trainee positions in our Winsted, CT location.

Salary

• Minimum starting salary$21.00
  • Higher salary based on skills.
• Shift differentials: 2nd shift/ $2.00, 3rd shift $3.00 - Ability to train on 1st shift for several months if needed.
• External hires are eligible for a $3,000 sign on bonus.
• Benefit package includes, Medical, Dental, Visual, Vacation, and more. With coverage on day one!
• Excellent 401K match
• Growth Potential
• Referral Bonus Program
• Overtime incentives

Job Summary

As a Machine Operator Trainee, you will learn to set-up, operate and maintain one or more CNC process machines (rotary, surface grinder, etc.) meeting both safety and production requirements. Maintain all quality and production records and assist with training as required.

Essential Functions

• Learn to perform machine set-up and wheel changes in assigned workstation within standard set-up times.
• Maintain all quality and production records including tooling calibration, daily walk around, etc.
• Maintain productivity, utilization, schedule and quality records and comply with all standards.
• Perform in process inspection.

Job Responsibilities

• Maintain 6S and other area housekeeping standards.
• Execute clean-up shift procedures.
• Maintain visual control boards and hour X hour charts.
• Participate and actively promote continuous improvement activities.
• Follow policies and procedures as outlined in Employee Handbook
• Actively participate, promote and comply with all Quality and EH&S programs and policies.
• Achieve and maintain certified status.
• Maintain acceptable attendance.
• Perform all other job duties as assigned.

This is an exciting opportunity to grow with us. Apply today to see if you qualify for the Machine Operator Trainee opportunity!

Education

High school diploma or GED

Skills and Abilities

• Use of addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of numbers including decimal and fractions; simple use of formulas, and charts tables.
• Knowledge of blueprints, drawings, specifications, and writing diagrams.
• Computer scanning devices.
• Use of adjustable measuring instruments.
• checking of reports, forms, records and comparable data; interpretation is required involving basic skills knowledge.
• Ability to plan, perform and make decisions as to the sequence of set-ups, operations and processes.
• Ability to interpret and follow instructions, prescribed routines, methods and practices.

Experience

• Experience (1-2 years) in machine operation preferred.
• 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.

Export-Controlled Data: This position entails access to export-controlled items and employment offers are conditioned upon and applicant's ability to lawfully obtain access to such items.

Email of Internal Contact

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