KOH OPERATOR

About the role

Howmet Aerospace’s Wichita Falls, TX facility has an opening for KOH Operator. The selected candidate will 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 the successful completion of a pre-employment background check and drug screen.

Responsibilities

The KOH Operator will work under general supervision to remove core/shell material from castings, decap, mark heat number, and perform low temp operation when required. The operator will prepare test pieces by following prescribed procedures and written instructions, and continuously work to meet quality customer requirements with minimum inventory.

• Verifies that casting and routing card are correct
• Prepares and maintains proper leaching solution (caustic) concentrations
• Determines leaching process to be used from PMS, SOP, and activity instructions
• Decaps castings with hand tools or appropriate decap fixture
• Separates and arranges castings in baskets/trays to facilitate core removal
• Loads and unloads leach tanks (autoclave/open kettles)
• Controls and monitors autoclave/open kettle operation and records required information on charts and/or graphs
• Performs post leaching processes - i.e. water blast and water wash
• Prepares micro conductivity and micro exam pieces and forms for lab analysis
• Neutralizes and properly disposes of used caustic/acid materials
• Performs preliminary core inspection and gauge to ensure core removal and quality of castings
• Performs own material handling
• Performs various P/M on equipment as required
• Maintains clean and orderly work area with a continuous goal to improve the 5S Program

Requirements

The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution and be legally authorized to work in the United States. Experience working in a manufacturing environment and core removal experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution
• Legally authorized to work in the United States
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment (preferred)
• Core removal experience (preferred)

Skills

The candidate should be able to read and interpret Product Criteria (PC) and Activity Instructions (AI), function as a member of a team, and work under general supervision. The candidate should also be able to maintain expected quality levels and comply with all site required policies and procedures.

Benefits

Along with the pay, our company provides a comprehensive package of benefits that is competitive with other leading companies. Some of our benefits include:

• Paid vacation each year, based on length of service
• Paid holidays
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match of up to 6% of your pre-tax contributions
• Employer contribution to your Retirement Savings Plan account each pay period
• Medical/Prescription Drug/Dental/Vision benefits offered upon hire
• Employee Life Insurance
• Employee Assistant Program

Pay

The starting pay rate is $22.00 and tops out at $26.59 at 270 days.

Schedule

The selected candidate will 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).