HSC Wax Injector

Employer description

This opening is with Howmet Aerospace – a world leader in investment casting of superalloys, aluminum and titanium primarily for jet aircraft and industrial gas turbine markets. For more information about Howmet Aerospace, visit us online at www.howmet.com.

Howmet has challenging opportunities for individuals who are excited to engage with us in growing our business. Join us where you will be part of a dedicated team to manufacture high tech products, safely, accurately and efficiently, you will perform a variety of hands-on operations in accordance with standardized processes within customer specifications.

Howmet is currently looking for a Wax Injector to join our Hampton Structural Castings (HSC) group in Hampton, Virginia. The available shift hours are 2nd shift, M-F 2pm-10pm. Training is 1st shift, M-F 6am-2pm.

New Hire Starting Rate: $21.64 p/hr.; After 6 months: $24.04 p/hr.

This position will receive an hourly “shift premium” of $1.00 p/hr. while assigned to an off shift.

Job Summary: The Wax Injector will set up and operate wax injection machines and produce high quality was patterns to meet both quality and customers’ standards.

Essential Functions & Job Responsibilities:

Ability to read and follow the information on work instructionsRecord data either manually or by computer as requiredVisually inspect dies, chills, and settersOperate and maintain wax injection machines and adjust parameters and machines to properly inject wax patterns, cores, chills, and settersProperly load and unload dies, inserts, and settersClean and inspect dies, chill, and setters
Basic Qualifications:

An application must include a resume and two professional references for review and consideration.This position requires a minimum of a high school diploma or general education degree (GED). Applicants must have at least two years of continuous experience or training. Recent high school or college graduates without prior work experience must provide a letter of recommendation.Availability for all shifts (including 2nd shift, 3rd shift, and weekend shift) is necessary. The ability to work overtime and weekends is required as schedules may vary based on operational needs; flexibility is essential.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.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.