Wax Finishing Lead, 2nd Shift

About the role

Howmet Aerospace has an immediate opening for a Wax Finishing Team Lead in our Patterns Business Center at our Engines Products - Cleveland Operations Tempcraft facility located at 3960 S. Marginal Rd. in Cleveland. This position is responsible for ensuring the flow of work through a production area and making sure that quality parts are being produced in the quantities specified in the schedule.

The Wax Finishing Team Lead role is a hands-on position out on the manufacturing floor, working with operators to train them on proper and safe procedures for using equipment, inspection of parts, and ensuring adherence to defined processes. The Wax Finishing Team Lead is responsible for identifying and documenting problems and, where possible, solves any quick production problems to restore the flow path in the moment.

This is a 2nd Shift position, Monday through Friday from 2:00 pm – 10:30 pm. Howmet Engines is a world-class producer of aero engine and industrial gas turbine components, including airfoils, rings, disks, and forgings.

Responsibilities

• Oversee activities on a shift to ensure standard processes are being followed and quality parts are being produced in accordance with the schedule.
• Manage resources accordingly to achieve the schedule.
• Provide in-the-moment training and feedback related to safety, quality, and productivity on the shop floor.
• Be available for overtime and weekend support.
• Act as a back-up shift trainer.
• Ensure efficient shift start-up and shutdown.
• Ensure safe work practices and that all EHS policies and requirements are being followed.
• Be thoroughly familiar with department activity instructions.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications: Proficient in English language, High School diploma, GED or equivalent of 5 years of inspection experience, and able to pass an annual eye exam per Jaeger.

Preferred Qualifications: Wax Finishing experience, bi-lingual language (English and Spanish), previous experience as a trainer, lead person or supervisor, and experience working with Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, etc.).

Pay

The hourly range for this position is approximately $22-28 per hour, although actual compensation may vary due to factors such as education, experience, skillset, and/or location.