Maintenance B Mechanic

About the role

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 a leading supplier of superalloys, aluminum, and titanium components for aerospace, automotive, and commercial transportation applications. The Wichita Falls location is on the front edge of rapid growth in the aerospace and turbine industries.

Responsibilities

• Work independently under general supervision to diagnose, repair, and maintain plant equipment and buildings
• Read, write, and comprehend written and verbal instructions; interpret simple to very detailed schematics, blueprints, and diagrams
• Setup and operate more complex equipment; troubleshoot problems and make repairs using manuals, wiring diagrams, etc.
• Perform basic shop math, including fractions and decimals
• Use independent judgment to diagnose equipment problems and determine the best method for desired results
• Maintain equipment in the plant and expected quality levels
• Enter information into computers
• Select proper tools and parts with the aid of blueprints, schematics, or diagrams
• Use a variety of testing devices such as leak detectors and electrical instruments
• Observe robots and related equipment to detect malfunctions; repair or replace defective parts using hand and power tools
• Maintain department cleanliness and order; clean around repaired equipment in production departments
• Comply with all site policies and procedures including EHS, Quality, Code of Conduct, and the Wichita Falls Employee Handbook
• Observe robotic and automated equipment to detect malfunctions, reset systems, or re-home robots to restore production
• Work overtime when needed

Environmental Health and Safety Responsibilities

• Comply with all department, facility, corporate, and regulatory EHS regulations
• Wear required PPE: safety glasses, flame-retardant clothing, earplugs, steel-toe shoes, hard hat, respirator, caustic suit, and other specified PPE
• Report all job-related illnesses and injuries per Employee Handbook
• Report safety, health, and environmental concerns to supervisor in a timely manner
• Attend all EHS training

Physical Demands / Equipment Used

The physical demands described are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work ranges from minimal physical effort to heavy laboring operations
• Constant walking, standing, heavy lifting, carrying, and handling
• Pass Jaeger 2 eye exam
• Frequent reaching for nearby items
• Occasional fine manipulation, keyboard and mouse use
• Occasional lifting and carrying to waist-to-chest high level; carrying items with two hands
• Frequent gripping and pinching
• Occasional stair and ladder climbing
• Ability to crawl, squat, balance, sustain bending, reach far and overhead, finger press
• Ability to push, pull, and twist
• Ability to lift from floor-to-waist and chest-to-overhead; moderate lifting up to 50 lbs

Non-Medical Surveillance Related EHS Training includes: 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/testing devices, Robot Controllers and teach pendants, Personal computers

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 seasonal temperature changes.

Medical Surveillance Requirements include: Audiogram, Vision, Heat Stress, Mobile Equipment

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution
• Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States; verification of employment eligibility required at hire
• Visa sponsorship is not available
• Position entails access to export-controlled items; employment conditioned on lawful access to such items

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a manufacturing environment
• Basic computer skills
• Working knowledge of plant equipment, its operation, and repair
• Associate degree and technical training
• Robot programming experience
• Schematic and blueprint reading experience
• Demonstrated teamwork and communication skills

Pay

Rate begins at $29.31 and tops out at 270 days at the rate of $33.88 (plus $2.00 shift differential)

Benefits

• Paid vacation based on length of service
• Paid holidays
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match up to 6% of pre-tax contributions
• Employer contribution to Retirement Savings Plan each pay period
• Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision benefits offered upon hire
• Employee life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

Schedule

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)