HSC Wax Injector

Howmet Aerospace • Hampton, VA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Howmet Aerospace is hiring a Wax Injector for its Hampton Structural Castings (HSC) group in Hampton, Virginia. The company manufactures investment castings for jet aircraft and industrial gas turbine markets. The Wax Injector sets up and operates wax injection machines to produce high-quality wax patterns that meet quality and customer standards, performing hands-on operations according to standardized processes and customer specifications.

The regular assigned shift is Monday through Friday, 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Training takes place on the first shift, Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The starting rate is $21.64 per hour, increasing to $24.04 per hour after six months. A $1.00-per-hour shift premium applies while assigned to an off shift. Availability for all shifts, including second, third, and weekend shifts, is required, and schedules may vary based on operational needs.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least two years of continuous experience or training.
• Availability for all shifts, including second shift, third shift, and weekend shift.
• Ability and willingness to work overtime and weekends as required by 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

• Read and follow information on work instructions.
• Record data manually or by computer as required.
• Visually inspect dies, chills, and setters.
• Operate and maintain wax injection machines; adjust machine parameters to properly inject wax patterns, cores, chills, and setters.
• Load and unload dies, inserts, and setters.
• Clean and inspect dies, chills, and setters.

What This Job Offers

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