Press Technician

JOB SUMMARY

This position provides leadership, direction, and problem-solving skills to eliminate manufacturing conflicts, document improvements, and maintain positive relations with our customers.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Be a customer service liaison between our facility and core injection facility.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

The job responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following elements:

• Locate dies and stage in the die heater station area
• Strive to complete change over within cell takt time.
• Follow AI/PC instructions for die change over.
• Notify team leader of any die problems that may affect schedule
• Run parts on press with the support of process engineer
• Trouble shoot press issues (thermocouples, elements etc.)
• Safely operate "V" stacker and die carts
• Conduct Problem Solving as needed
• Support TPM scheduling and activities
• Accurately report out data for the measurement of OEE
• Ensure die change tool charts are stocked and ready for use
• Perform other work-related duties as necessary
• Maintain high attendance record and work overtime as needed
• Perform job duties in a safe and efficient manner
• Perform other work-related duties as necessary

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

1. Education:

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.)

1. Skills and Abilities:

• Mechanically inclined
• Good mathematical skills
• Have cooperative and loyal teamwork attitude.

1. Experience:

• 1-2 years of ceramic core experience

EDUCATION: Minimum high school diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/EQUIPMENT USED: Push, pull, lift etc. in relation to the requirements of die set-up. Duties are performed in manufacturing areas where compliance with applicable safety rules is required.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Mechanically aptitude, good mathematical skills

Equipment Used:

• Cranes
• Lift Carts
• Tow Motor
• Pallet Jack

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The duties of this position are performed throughout the entire floor space. Duties are performed in both an office setting and in manufacturing areas where compliance with applicable safety rules is required. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be occasionally required to work near moving mechanical parts and exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level is moderate. During periods of travel, duties could be performed in conference centers, restaurants, places of public accommodation, modes of travel, etc.

Supervision:

This position has no direct reports.

Quality Statement

The products we manufacture are used in important industries - transporting goods and people; the defense of our country; critical energy infrastructure for hospitals and public safety. Livelihoods and lives depend upon the products we manufacture. What we do as an organization is important and the first, and best, "line of defense" against non-conforming products escaping to our customers is you. A simple message: don't take it, don't make it, and don't pass it.

JOB IMPACT

Contribution of JobThis position contributes to the overall performance of all EH&S metrics, on time delivery, inventory management, and the financial performance of the Business Center.

Howmet Aerospace Inc. (NYSE: HWM), headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. Our primary businesses focus on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems, titanium structural parts and forged wheels. With $7.4 Billion in revenue in 2024, our products play a crucial role in enabling fuel efficiency and lightweighting, contributing to our customers' success and making a positive impact on the world. To learn more about the way Howmet Aerospace Inc. is advancing the sustainability of our customers, markets, and communities where we operate, review the 2024 Environmental Social and Governance report at www.howmet.com/esg-report. Follow: LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.