Thermal Area Lead

Job Info

Job Identification

114252

Job Category

Operations

Posting Date

08 / 27 / 2025, 04 : 24 PM

Locations

1600 Harvard Avenue, Cleveland, OH, 44105, US

Job Schedule

Full time

Remote Work Schedule Availability?

None

Export-Controlled Data

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

Responsibilities

Primary Purpose of Job

Under the direction of the Maintenance Manager, this position is responsible for training, coaching, and motivating hourly crafts personnel and Maintenance Supervisors to provide reliable equipment consistent with customer quality and delivery requirements. Direct reports include (2) Thermal Supervisors and (2) Reliability Engineers. The incumbent communicates continually with the Engineering, Production, Purchasing, Human Resources, and EHS Departments, as well as with Maintenance Supervisors and other Maintenance Department personnel. Externally, they communicate with outside contractors.

Accountability Objectives

Responsibilities include but are not limited to :

• 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.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

For this position to be successful, the incumbent should have :

Preferred Qualifications

For this position to be successful, preference is given to candidates with :

Working Conditions

This position involves extreme exposure to risk of accident and requires following basic safety precautions. Work is normally performed in a shared work environment divided between the shop floor and an atypical interior workspace. While not exposed to hazardous materials, this position requires wearing full PPE to protect from mobile equipment and hot materials when on the shop floor.

This position requires heavy physical activity, such as walking, sitting, and standing for extended periods of time, as well as working in confined spaces and engaging in all motions necessary to perform asset troubleshooting, combustion safety, and equipment inspection activities.

This position also requires a willingness to maintain a flexible work schedule, be available and on-call 24 / 7, travel domestically and internationally as requested, continue education, and participate in training seminars necessary to maintain the AMS 2750 Pyrometry and Combustion Specialist Certifications.

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 $7.4 Billion in revenue in 2024, 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 2024 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.

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