Production Worker (Wax Utility Worker - Weekend Days Shift)
Responsibilities
- Assist in transporting cores/waxes between DS Wax and EQ Wax.
- Provide Wax Cells with all materials needed to produce wax molds, including lot travelers, cups, sprues, prepared plates, ceramics, engraver numbers, patterns, and trucks.
- Sprue injection: Must setup own dies and return to proper location. Fill sprue presses with wax.
- Read and interpret all setup drawings. Prepare plates for use in D/S S/C Wax Assembly & over dipping of Wax Molds as needed.
- Construct gates, sprues, runners, etc., when necessary. Uses fixtures and plates as required by instruction.
- Maintains own production records.
- Works in safe manner, follows all applicable safety rules. Maintains work area in a clean and orderly fashion.
- Frequent carrying of both plates and finished molds to and from the assembly cells.
- Maintain any plate and pole storage area organized and take material to and from those areas.
Environmental Health & Safety Responsibilities
- Assist in the implementation of EHS Values and policy statements and accompanying principals.
- Comply with all department, facility, corporate and regulatory EHS regulations.
- Wear all required personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Report all job related illness and injuries (Per Employee Handbook).
- Report all safety, health and environmental concerns to your supervisor in a timely manner.
- Attend all EHS training.
Essential Job Functions
- Assist in transporting cores/waxes between DS Wax and EQ Wax.
- Provide Wax Cells with all materials needed to produce wax molds, including lot travelers, cups, sprues, prepared plates, ceramics, engraver numbers, patterns, and trucks.
- Sprue injection: Must setup own dies and return to proper location. Fill sprue presses with wax.
- Read and interpret all setup drawings. Prepare plates for use in D/S S/C Wax Assembly & over dipping of Wax Molds as needed.
- Construct gates, sprues, runners, etc., when necessary. Uses fixtures and plates as required by instruction.
- Maintains own production records.
- Works in safe manner, follows all applicable safety rules. Maintains work area in a clean and orderly fashion.
- Frequent carrying of both plates and finished molds to and from the assembly cells.
- Maintain any plate and pole storage area organized and take material to and from those areas.
Physical Demands/Equipment Used
- Frequent standing or sitting.
- Use of injection machines, computers, turn tables, hot knives and lifting devices.
- Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
Qualifications
- 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.
- High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
About Us
Howmet Aerospace Inc. (NYSE: HWM), headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. Our primary businesses focus on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems, titanium structural parts and forged wheels. With $8.3 Billion in revenue in 2025, our products play a crucial role in enabling fuel efficiency and lightweighting, contributing to our customers' success and making a positive impact on the world. To learn more about the way Howmet Aerospace Inc. is advancing the sustainability of our customers, markets, and communities where we operate, review the 2025 Environmental Social and Governance report at www.howmet.com/esg-report. Follow us on: LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.
About The Team
The Howmet engines business produces world-class aerospace engine components, including investment castings, fasteners, rings and forgings. Our vacuum melted superalloys, machining, performance coatings and hot isostatic pressing for high performance parts enable the next generation of quieter, cleaner and more fuel-efficient aerospace engines. Able to supply more than 90% of structural and rotating aerospace engine components.