Howmet Aerospace · 8 hours ago
Thermal Area Lead
Cleveland, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expHowmet Aerospace Inc. is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. The Thermal Area Lead is responsible for training and supervising maintenance personnel, ensuring reliable equipment operation, and improving maintenance processes to meet production and safety standards.
AerospaceManufacturingTransportation
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Coaching, supervising, and training skilled craftspeople, apprentices, and laborers in the repair, maintenance, temperature measurement, and instrument calibration of product heating and combustion systems
Supervising, training, coaching, and assisting Maintenance Supervisors
Assuming single point accountability for maintenance activities in assigned area of responsibility
Performing frontline troubleshooting activities on equipment in area of responsibility
Directing safety awareness programs to manage workforce safety, maintain housekeeping, and assist the Operations Department in area safety analysis
Establishing maintenance priorities that are consistent with overall production requirements
Establishing short-term and long-term proactive maintenance plans with internal customers to meet external customer delivery requirements
Coordinating PM and other outage activities on equipment in area of responsibility
Planning the daily activities for assigned maintenance crews and providing the tools, materials, and technical direction for normal maintenance, preventative maintenance, and capital work in area of responsibility
Determining and procuring proper levels of critical spares in area of responsibility
Performing root cause analysis and '5-why' techniques to eliminate maintenance downtime
Working with the Engineering Department to remedy repetitive maintenance problems to continuously improve the reliability of equipment and facilities
Coordinating and managing the development of maintenance work procedures and standard practices to maximize product quality and eliminate waste
Procuring and coordinating contractor services, when necessary, in the area of responsibility
Driving continuous improvement activities to eliminate all waste, especially as it relates to maintenance downtime, safety, work practices, and employee involvement
Driving best practices within the organization and across all areas in coordination with other Area Leads and Maintenance Supervisors
Managing applicable labor issues effectively within area of responsibility
Performing administrative duties to effectively manage the workforce, as necessary
Communicating with and guiding the Safety Department to identify root causes. This includes developing and implementing root cause corrective action
Performing other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Minimum 5 years of experience in a heavy manufacturing environment
Minimum 3 years of combustion, product heating, temperature measurement, and instrument calibration systems experience in the metals processing industry
Minimum 3 years of supervisory experience
Familiarity with applicable safety and quality standards including, but not limited to, NFPA 86, AMS2750, AMS 2770, and AC7102 NADCAP
Thorough knowledge of maintenance and inspection procedures
The ability to effectively communicate (verbally and written) and delegate while maintaining forward motion on key deliverables
A high degree of interpersonal skills to motivate and influence others, including those not under their direct supervision
Demonstrated ability of problem solving, systems thinking, project management, and team building
This position is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), which requires U.S. person status. ITAR defines U.S. person as an U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. ‘Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee
Preferred
A technical degree from an accredited institution
An AMS 2750 Pyrometry Certification
A Combustion Specialist Certification
Experience with EHS, RCF, PFMEA, CMMS, and equipment design
Company
Howmet Aerospace
Howmet Aerospace produces jet engine components, aerospace fasteners, and forged wheels for aerospace and defense applications.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1B2025-11-03Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2024-08-08Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2016-10-21IPO
Leadership Team
Lola Lin
Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary
Jarrod Veal
Senior Human Resources Business Partner
Recent News
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