IGT DS Casting Tech
Howmet Aerospace · Hampton, VA · 2 wk ago
On-siteManagement$21.07/hrFull-time
Responsibilities
- Operates casting furnaces within allowable guidelines.
- Schedules work by coordinating job numbers with correct alloy, weight, and temperature per PMS.
- Ensures that charges are properly identified and corresponded to appropriate numbers and lot routers.
- Transports ingots of alloy to work unit utilizing hoist to lift to specific areas and load into chamber box/charge box.
- Handles molds from pre-heat furnace to casting furnace.
- Maintains monitoring gauges to assure correct settings, accurate pour speed, and appropriate crucible size for melting process.
- Determines accurate pump down time to prescribed vacuum levels.
- Replaces crucibles/packs crucibles using grog according to best practices.
- Records temperature at unit and signals team operators to remove mold from preheat.
- Cleans and removes all metal from splash guards, crucible blocks, and furnace.
Qualifications
- A minimum of a high school diploma or general education degree (GED).
- At least 2 years of continuous related manufacturing experience or training.
- Recent high school or college graduates without prior work experience must provide a letter of recommendation.
- Problem solving and mechanical aptitude and abilities.
- 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.
- Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
- This position entails access to export-controlled items.
About the Role
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.