HOURLY PRODUCTION - Metal Cell Operator

Howmet Aerospace
📍 LaPorte, IN, United States 💼 Full-time 🕒 Posted June 23, 2026

Job Description

Job Summary:

Work as a team member to take a rough casting and condition it to the specifications that meet the customer’s requirements by performing metal cleaning, finishing, and dimensional and FPI inspection.

Essential Functions:


+ Must be able to read and interpret Product Criteria (PC) and Activity Instructions (AI).

+ Set up of initial booths(s) for standardization and set up remaining booths to the model booth.

+ Write/edit A.I.’s as required/needed for the department.

+ Perform 5S for the department and own the auditing of 5S.

+ Operate hand grinding tools (both belt and stone).

+ Operate metal cleaning equipment, water flow and sonic equipment.

+ Adjust parts by use of presses, heat or other dimensional tooling.

+ Operate hand sandblast and auto blast units.

+ Prolonged gripping standing or sitting and pushing, pulling and lifting.

+ Moderate length of concentration.

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Job Details

  • Location LaPorte, IN
  • Job Type Full-time
  • Category other-general
  • Posted Date June 23, 2026
  • Application Deadline July 01, 2026