Metal Operator

Job Info

• Job Identification 116108
• Job Category Operations
• Posting Date 04/24/2026, 02:25 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

Metal Operators position at Howmet Aerospace’s Wichita Falls facility.

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.

• All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a pre‑employment background check and drug screen.

Benefits: 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 an 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 gauge and adjust 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 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 three skills. Gauge tech pay will be submitted weekly to HR by the metal supervisor.

Essential Functions:

• Using computers (entering information, etc.)
• Reading and interpreting Product Criteria (PC) and Activity Instructions (AI)
• Functioning as a team member and working under general supervision
• Maintaining expected quality levels
• Complying 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 SRON’s.
• 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.
• Applies gauging specifications and works with decimal dimensioning and recording.
• Develops 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:

• Usage of hoist
• Setting up / tearing down gauges
• Troubleshooting
• Basic 5S of gauges
• Managing gauge storage area / returning gauges to proper location
• Auditing gauges
• After responsibilities are complete, gauge tech will run regular production

Environmental Health and Safety Responsibilities:

• Comply with all department, facility, corporate and regulatory EHS regulations.
• Wear all required personal…