HSC Wax Cell Operator

Howmet Aerospace•Hampton, VA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Howmet Aerospace is hiring a Wax Cell Operator for its Hampton Structural Castings (HSC) group in Hampton, Virginia. The role involves hands-on operations to manufacture high-tech products safely, accurately, and efficiently, following standardized processes and customer specifications. The operator repairs, gauges, and assembles patterns in preparation for Monoshell. The position is scheduled for second shift, Monday through Friday, 2 p.m.–10 p.m.; training is on first shift, Monday through Friday, 6 a.m.–2 p.m. The starting rate is $21.07 per hour, increasing to $23.41 per hour after six months. A $1.00-per-hour shift premium applies while assigned to an off shift.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least two years of continuous experience or training.
Ability to use and calibrate an ultrasonic hand gauge for wall thickness of .070 and greater.
Ability to gauge wall thickness of .070 and greater using mechanical gauges.
Ability to read and comprehend work instructions and mold sheets.
Availability for all shifts, including second shift, third shift, and weekend shift.
Ability to work overtime and weekends; schedules may vary based on operational needs.
Legally authorized to work in the United States; employment eligibility verification is required at hire.
Ability to lawfully obtain access to export-controlled items.
Application must include a resume and two professional references.
Recent high school or college graduates without prior work experience must provide a letter of recommendation.

Responsibilities

Repair patterns coming from injection.
Assemble patterns.
Gauge and disposition patterns, and reform or rework them as needed.
Check gating kits.
Use and calibrate an ultrasonic hand gauge to measure wall thickness of .070 and greater.
Measure wall thickness of .070 and greater using mechanical gauges.
Read and comprehend work instructions and mold sheets.
Follow information on work instructions.
Record data manually or by computer as required.
Perform other duties as assigned.