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Metal Operator

Job in Wichita Falls, Wichita County, Texas, 76309, USA
Listing for: Howmet
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-12
Job specializations:
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Manufacturing Production, Quality Engineering
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 USD Yearly USD 60000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: METAL OPERATOR

Job Info

  • Job Identification: 115111
  • Job Category:
    Operations
  • Posting Date: 11/11/2025, 09:49 PM
  • Location:

    PO Box 1616, 6200 Central Frwy, Wichita Falls, TX, , US (On-site)
  • Job Schedule:

    Full time
  • Remote Work Schedule Availability:
    None
  • Export-Controlled Data:
    This position entails access to export-controlled items and employment offers are conditioned upon an applicant's ability to lawfully obtain access to such items
Responsibilities

Howmet Aerospace's Wichita Falls, TX facility has an opening for Metal Operators.

Howmet is a world leader in the investment casting industry and is a leading supplier of superalloys, aluminum, and titanium components for aerospace, automotive, and commercial transportation applications. Our Wichita Falls location is on the front edge of the rapid growth in the aerospace and turbine industries. For more information, visit

MUST BE ABLE TO 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)

Pay rate begins at $21.27 and tops out at $26.40 once operator has attained the required skills. (plus 1.00 shift differential)

Along with your pay, our company provides you with 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, and a Employee Assistant Program.

JOB SUMMARY

Works under general supervision to process castings through final gauging to meet customer requirements as prescribed by the PMS/product criteria, visual specifications and QAS specifications. Dimensionally gauges and adjusts dimensions to comply with the prescribed written instructions using a variety of gauges, special tools, and blast cabinets. The employee must plan and perform the proper sequence of set‑ups, operations, and processes.

Pay increases within this job classification are determined by earning qualifications in the following skill areas; blasting, finishing, wall gauge, and dimensional inspection gauging. Pay increases from Base to Max pay as qualifications are acquired. Max pay requires qualification in at least 3 skills.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Using Computers (entering information, etc)
  • Must be able to read and interpret Product Criteria (PC) and Activity Instructions (AI)
  • Must be able to function as a member of a team and be able to work under general supervision
  • Must be able to maintain expected quality levels
  • Comply with all site required policies and procedures including but not limited to: EHS, Quality, Code of Conduct and the Wichita Falls Employee Handbook

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Verifies castings to the lot travelers to assure that all previous operations have been completed
  • Performs finishing as required using all types of burrs, belts, nylon wheels, blast cabinets, etc
  • Understands and uses all dimensional inspection gauges
  • Ensures that all parts meet PMS/product criteria requirements
  • Calibrates gauges to set masters as applicable
  • Inspects according to written instructions using electronic or manual gauges
  • Adjusts and/or repairs out of tolerance castings using small hand tools, air gun, arbor press, hydraulic press, and special fixtures to bring castings into tolerance
  • Records information on proper paperwork such as SRONs
  • Cleans and lubricates gauges as required
  • Notifies gauge maintenance technician of gauges that may need repair
  • Maintains work area in clean, orderly, and safe condition
  • Takes technical direction from product engineering and gauge technician (i.e., techniques, instructions, etc.)
  • Performs other operations as required
  • Performs first visual inspection
  • Complies with all EHS rules related to the work environment
  • Must apply gauging specifications and work with decimal dimensioning and recording
  • Must develop a sense of touch and judgment to prevent breaking or bending when bringing castings back into tolerance by using non-standard methods or procedures
  • Gauge Tech

    Responsibilities…

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