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Utility Operator

Howmet Aerospace
Canton, OH Full Time
POSTED ON 8/21/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/18/2026
Responsibilities

Position Highlights:

  • Benefits begin on FIRST DAY OF EMPLOYMENT! (Medical, Dental, Vision)
  • Starting pay rate of $19
  • Ability to cross train on multiple positions and earn additional pay
  • Annual Bonus- Based on Company performance
  • Attendance Bonus
  • 401k with Company Match

Position Description:

The Utility Operator position, in Canton, Ohio, offers the opportunity to become a vital member of a high profile, high energy, Titanium production team with decades of industry leading experience. Work in one of our many exciting departments that include Melt, Revert and Grind operations. Offering a variety of job duties ranging from Grind Operator, Torch Operator, and Shear Press Operator.

This position is responsible for assisting in the operation, quality and maintaining high productivity of plant production.

This shift runs 7:00 am - 3:00 pm 5 days a week, Monday through Friday, with some opportunities for overtime.

  • Operate equipment such as tow motors, scales, hand tools, torches, and computers.
  • Perform operations as directed from verbal and/or written documents such as: production boards shift logs, procedures, work instructions, checklists and/or manuals
  • Inspect the condition of the product to ensure quality and compliance with work standards.
  • Take ownership of equipment and areas including all housekeeping activities.
  • Properly set up, operate, and perform routine maintenance on various machines.
  • Properly inspect and rate materials, verify weight and quantity of items produced.
  • Inspect the condition of the product to ensure quality and compliance with work standards.
  • Ability to follow procedures to sort material based on size, composition, and category.
  • Provide feedback to improve productivity methods.
  • Maintain time, production, operating records, logs, and prepared inventory.

About Howmet Aerospace

Howmet Aerospace Inc. (NYSE: HWM), headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. The Company’s sales for 2021 approximated $5 billion. The Company’s primary businesses focus on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems, titanium structural parts and forged wheels. With nearly 1,150 granted and pending patents, the Company’s differentiated technologies promote more fuel efficiency for aircraft and commercial transportation. For more information, visit www.howmet.com including content shared during the Company’s May 2022 Technology Day.

Required

QUALIFICATIONS

  • High school diploma or GED.
  • Must be 18 years of age or older.

Preferred

  • Previous manufacturing experience.
  • Basic computers skills.
  • Problem solving skills, good communication skills, and the ability to work with others.
  • Aptitude to read and interpret production orders safety, operating, maintenance and procedure manuals.

Physical Demands: The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms and climb or balance. The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50lbs. Specific vision abilities required for certain jobs which include close vision.

Work Environment: The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee occasionally works in wet and/or humid conditions with fumes or airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is loud and the employee will be required to wear hearing protection.

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.

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.

About Us

Howmet Aerospace Inc. (NYSE: HWM), headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. Our primary businesses focus on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems, titanium structural parts and forged wheels. With $8.3 Billion in revenue in 2025, our products play a crucial role in enabling fuel efficiency and lightweighting, contributing to our customers’ success and making a positive impact on the world. To learn more about the way Howmet Aerospace Inc. is advancing the sustainability of our customers, markets, and communities where we operate, review the 2025 Environmental Social and Governance report at www.howmet.com/esg-report . Follow: LinkedIn , Twitter , Instagram , Facebook , and YouTube .

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Howmet is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email TalentAcquisitionCoE_Howmet@howmet.com

Salary : $19

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