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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: LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Howmet is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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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.

BASIC 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.
• Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
• No relocation benefit is offered for this position. Candidates residing within a 50 miles radius of Dover NJ will only be considered.  
• High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution.

Howmet Engines is a world-class producer of aero engine and industrial gas turbine components, including airfoils, rings, disks and forgings. We excel in vacuum melted superalloys, machining, performance coatings and hot isostatic pressing for high performance parts that enable the next generation of quieter, more fuel-efficient aero engines and cleaner power generation. Howmet Dover Casting is a world-class supplier of complex, investment-cast turbine airfoils and other components for the aircraft engine and industrial gas turbine industries. Howmet Dover Alloy is a world-class supplier of vacuum and air-melted nickel- and cobalt-based superalloys to aerospace, gas turbine, medical and other high-technology industrial markets.

Howmet Aerospace is currently looking a Wax Utility Worker to join our Howmet Casting located in Dover, New Jersey. 

The work hours for this Weekend Days position will be Friday to Sunday 630AM-630PM

 Training on Day Shift Monday - Friday 6:30AM - 2:30PM for several months.

New Hire Starting Hourly Rate:  $25.66; After 12 Months: $28.31

Position will receive an hourly "shift premium" while assigned to an off-shift.

We are proud to offer a competitive benefits package, including comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision insurance coverage, matching 401K, Life Insurance,  Short Term Disability, Performance Pay Bonus,  Paid Time Off, Wellness Programs, EAP Program (free local gym membership)  as  well as other discounted benefits

POSITION OVERVIEW

Provides support to wax assembly to ensure production targets are achieved. Operators will rotate thru sprue injection, plate making and Workcell job preparation (Kitting) in both DS and Equiax applications.

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Expected to 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.
• Maintain work area in a clean and orderly fashion.
• Unload incoming shipments of materials.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Group Leader or Supervisor.
• Perform subassemblies and sprue preparation for Equiax Wax Work Cells.
• Maintains Heijukka Board if in use
• Frequent review of the assembly cell's needs
• Assembly of the base plates including adding wax to the base plate, attaching center poles, use of a torque wrench to tighten bolts;
• Frequent carrying of both plates and finished molds to and from the assembly cells;
• Maintaining any plate and pole storage area organized and taking 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

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.