Howmet Aerospace · 17 hours ago
Tool & Wax Die Maintenance Tech
Hampton, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expHowmet Aerospace Inc. is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. The wax die maintenance technician will analyze specifications, set up and operate machine tools, and fabricate and repair wax injection molds and metalworking dies.
AerospaceTransportationManufacturing
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Ability to read and follow the information on work instructions
Record data either manually or by computer as required
Must be mechanically inclined with the ability to inspect, troubleshoot, and service injection dies and molds
Studies specifications, such as blueprints, sketches, models, or descriptions and visualize product to determine materials required and machines to be used to fabricate parts
Computes dimension, plan layout, and determine assembly method and sequence of operations
Measures, marks, and scribes metal stock for machining
Sets up and operates machine tools, such as lathes, milling machine, and grinder to machine parts and verifies conformance of machined parts to specifications
Lifts machined parts and positions and secure parts on surface plate or worktable
Smooth flat and contoured surfaces and fits and assembles parts together into assemblies and mechanisms
Verifies dimensions, alignments, and clearances
Heat-treat tools or parts
Examines new or previously used dies, tools, jigs, and fixtures, and recommends design modifications regarding construction and function of part
Develops specifications from general descriptions for specialty tools and draws or sketches design of product
Must be detail oriented and possess the ability to machine parts with tight tolerances
Must comply with all company attendance policies and guidelines; this includes, but is not limited to, regular attendance and occasional overtime
Qualification
Required
Ability to read and follow the information on work instructions
Record data either manually or by computer as required
Must be mechanically inclined with the ability to inspect, troubleshoot, and service injection dies and molds
Studies specifications, such as blueprints, sketches, models, or descriptions and visualize product to determine materials required and machines to be used to fabricate parts
Computes dimension, plan layout, and determine assembly method and sequence of operations
Measures, marks, and scribes metal stock for machining
Sets up and operates machine tools, such as lathes, milling machine, and grinder to machine parts and verifies conformance of machined parts to specifications
Lifts machined parts and positions and secure parts on surface plate or worktable
Smooth flat and contoured surfaces and fits and assembles parts together into assemblies and mechanisms
Verifies dimensions, alignments, and clearances
Heat-treat tools or parts
Examines new or previously used dies, tools, jigs, and fixtures, and recommends design modifications regarding construction and function of part
Develops specifications from general descriptions for specialty tools and draws or sketches design of product
Must be detail oriented and possess the ability to machine parts with tight tolerances
Must comply with all company attendance policies and guidelines; this includes, but is not limited to, regular attendance and occasional overtime
Ability to read and interpret documents, such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization
Ability to work with mathematical concepts, such as fundamentals of plane, solid geometry and trigonometry
Ability to apply concepts, such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or scheduled form
Ability to set up, program, and operate CNC machines
Ability to create CAD models and drawings to use with CAM software
This position requires a minimum of high school diploma or GED certificate
This position requires a minimum of 5 years of toolmaker, CNC programming, & Injection Die/Mold maintenance experience and/or training
Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire
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
Company
Howmet Aerospace
Howmet Aerospace produces jet engine components, aerospace fasteners, and forged wheels for aerospace and defense applications.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1B2025-11-03Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2024-08-08Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2016-10-21IPO
Leadership Team
Lola Lin
Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary
Jarrod Veal
Senior Human Resources Business Partner
Recent News
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