Blind Bolt Assembly Lead 2nd shift

Howmet Aerospace has an opening for a Blind Bolt Lead Position 2nd shift in our Operations Department at our Tucson AZ location.  The Production Lead is responsible for the production of parts meeting print and specification requirements as well as responsible for the care and maintenance of the equipment. The Lead will train other operators as required, facilitate continuous improvement activities, be responsible for the team and have supervisor signature authority when the supervisor is absent. 

Howmet Aerospace, headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. The Company’s primary businesses focus on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems and titanium structural parts necessary for mission-critical performance and efficiency in aerospace and defense applications, as well as forged wheels for commercial transportation. Howmet Aerospace is transforming the next phase of more fuel-efficient, quieter aerospace engines and sustainable ground transportation. For more information, visit www.howmet.com. Follow @howmet: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube. 

 Specific Responsibilities Include: 

• Actively lead production team in product and process improvement 

• Prepare daily production reports 

• Production of parts meeting drawing and specification requirements. 

• Set-up and operate equipment, as assigned. 

• Perform statistical process control measurements and calculations.  Complete forms or computer entries as required. 

• Order and maintain inventory levels of required tooling, gages and supplies. 

• Participate in assuring team tooling and material readiness.  (Assemble tooling set-up kits, stage raw materials and perform external setup tasks, as required)  

• Participate in setting and achieving team and individual productivity and quality targets 

• Lead Kaizens for improvement 

• Help facilitate continuous improvement activities. 

• Perform machine inspections including daily, weekly and monthly preventative maintenance tasks. 

• Perform shop floor housekeeping duties. 

• Train technicians (operators) in the operation of plant equipment, fastener manufacturing and testing methods. 

• Help ensure that quality and standards for the department are adhered to and maintained. 

• Assume other special activities and responsibilities from time to time as required. 

• Run daily stand up meetings 

• Participate in daily operation meetings as needed 

• Perform ASATS as assigned 

• Complete PRR’s and CAR’s

• Perform necessary quality checks and SPC data collection for products produced. 

• Help facilitate compliance with company safety, housekeeping, and other company policies 

• Participates in the hiring decisions regarding operators 

• Perform other tasks as needed in support of manufacturing operations, customers and suppliers. 

• Adhere to Howmet EH&S, Quality, Continuous Improvements and other Company Policies. 

• High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution preferred 

• Minimum of eight years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.   

• Must be familiar with a variety of manufacturing processes. 

• Must meet Production Tech III experience and background requirements.