Wax Finisher, 2nd Shift

Howmet Aerospace • Cleveland, OH

12h • Onsite

About The Position

The Wax Finisher is responsible for the final finishing of wax and wax/plastic patterns. The role includes removing flash, repairing defects, and smoothing blends while preserving the contour and shape of pattern assemblies. The position also involves dressing pour cups, attaching finished patterns to trees and pour cups to pattern gating, and entering finished pieces into a computer inventory system. Depending on the patterns assigned, the Wax Finisher may assemble plastic or wax cross arms and vent plugs, prepare cores for IGT patterns, or perform blue sealing on plastic/wax patterns. The position is located at Howmet Aerospace/Tempcraft, 3960 S Marginal Rd, Cleveland, Ohio, and reports to the Production Area Lead. The listed schedule is 2 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, with pay of $20–$23 per hour, starting at $20 per hour.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) from an accredited institution.
• Ability to lift 40 pounds.
• Ability to work and communicate effectively as part of a cell team.

Responsibilities

• Remove flash from wax and wax/plastic patterns.
• Repair pattern defects using wax as filling material without changing the contour or shape of the pattern.
• Smooth blends on patterns.
• Dress pour cups.
• Attach finished patterns to trees and attach pour cups to pattern gating.
• When performing gating work, assemble plastic or wax cross arms and vent plugs.
• Enter finished pieces into the computer inventory system.
• Prepare cores when working on IGT patterns.
• Perform blue sealing when working on plastic/wax patterns.

Benefits

• Competitive wages.
• Flexibility with shift starting time.
• Clean, air-conditioned work facility, including the factory floor.
• 401(k) savings plan with a 3% employer contribution and dollar-for-dollar matching of deferred pre-tax savings up to 6% of base pay.
• Tobacco-Free Credit.
• Medical, dental, disability, vision, and life insurance available.
• Vacation eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED