Essential Functions:

Howmet's Houston Extrusions Plant focuses on converting specialty metals into value added extrusions for the aerospace and defense industries. The Stretcher Operator is primarily responsible for safely operating the Hot Stretch Straightening machine and to ensure quality requirements are met based on customer instructions.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Assists in set-up, operation and maintenance of Hot Stretch Straightening machine and preparatory operations related to it.
• Reads and understands operation process sheets, tooling instructions, blueprint features and basic manufacturing principles.
• Follows all processes provided for production and works with supervision and engineering for improvements and modifications.
• Provides production work as required to maintain schedule.
• Reads and understands all required measuring and testing equipment required for the job.
• Responsible for work performed and the inspection of such work.
• Ensures parts received are not damaged and checks for completeness of paperwork. Also ensures that parts leaving area have been completed.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED
• A minimum of 3 years' experience of machine operation in a production environment
• Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A minimum of one year of Hot Stretch Straightening experience in a production environment
• Must be able to obtain an in-house mobile equipment certification, including use of forklift and boom lift.
• Experience with conducting general maintenance on equipment or experience with hydraulic, pneumatic, or electrical systems.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals and blueprints.
• Experience using a computer to enter and track data.
• Ability to work a flexible work schedule to include holidays, weekends, and overtime.

Physical Demands: The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50lbs.