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MUST be able to work ANY shift (days, nights, and/or weekends)
Shift times are based on department assignment. Shifts could vary between 8 hours, 10 hours, or 12 hours depending on the department.
Starting wage of $19.57/hour with a pay increase upon receiving level 1 qualifications (within 3 ½ - 6 months depending on candidate training). Candidates will be subject to a 90-day probationary and training period.
Our Savannah Operations is a heavy industrial forging manufacturing plant located in Midway, Georgia, employs approximately 170 people and is poised for growth!
We have immediate openings for Production Trainees. The Production Trainee position is an hourly entry level manufacturing job and can be placed in any one of our major departments: Forge and Hot Operations.
Candidates will perform a variety of tasks including the following: setting up the presses, assisting with die changes, manually moving product in and out of the furnace, checking temperatures, operating equipment for machining and inspections, operating hand tools, grinding parts, coating parts, and other related general manufacturing work.
Job Requirements:
- Candidates must have the flexibility to rotate in different positions throughout the plant
- Candidates MUST be able to work any shift
- Subject to preemployment contingencies: drug test, physical, and background check
Company Benefits:
We offer eligible employees a strong benefits package designed to assist employees and their families with financial security, health and well-being. In addition to competitive pay, we offer a variety of benefit programs:
- Weekly pay; shift differential for night shift
- Medical, Life, Dental, Vision, and other Company benefits
- 401(k) with Company retirement contribution and Company match
- Performance Pay based on business performance
- Vacation eligibility
- Paid holidays
- Perfect Attendance Bonus
Basic Qualifications:
- Must have a high school diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution.
- 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..
- MUST be able to work ANY shift. Shift times are based on department assignment. Shifts could vary between 8 hours, 10 hours, or 12 hours depending on the department.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 1+ years of manufacturing experience
- 1+ years of experience operating mobile equipment
- 1+ years of experience using hand tools, power tools, and other related equipment
Physical Requirements:
Ability to work in extreme heat, extreme cold, and be exposed to dust and smoke in the work environment on a daily basis.
Continuously required to wear common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats.
Ability to use computers.
Ability to read and understand work instructions.
Ability to hear and understand verbal instructions.
Continuously required to stand; walk; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
The ability to raise/lower an object with control by reaching near floor, knee, waist, or chest levels.
The ability to keep or regain balance or remain upright when walking on varying surfaces.
The ability to make precisely coordinated movements with fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, place or assemble.
The ability to lift/push/pull up to 50 lbs on a regular basis.
Howmet Aerospace is an equal opportunity employer that supports diversity and inclusion. Howmet provides equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, disability, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristics protected by law.
