Howmet Aerospace

Overview

Howmet Aerospace is a leader in investment casting for jet aircraft and industrial gas turbine markets. They are seeking Tool Makers to join their Industrial Gas Turbine group in Hampton, Virginia, to manufacture high-tech products safely and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Read and follow work instructions.
• Record data manually or by computer as required.
• Study specifications to determine materials and machines needed for fabrication.
• Compute dimensions, plan layout, and determine assembly methods and sequences.
• Measure, mark, and scribe metal stock for machining.
• Set up and operate machine tools to machine parts and verify conformance to specifications.
• Lift and position machined parts on surface plates or worktables.
• Smooth surfaces and fit parts together into assemblies.
• Verify dimensions, alignments, and clearances.
• Heat-treat tools or parts.
• Examine and recommend design modifications for dies, tools, jigs, and fixtures.
• Develop specifications for specialty tools and create design sketches.
• Comply with attendance policies and guidelines.

Requirements

• Resume and two professional references are required.
• Minimum of high school diploma or GED certificate.
• Minimum of five years of toolmaker and CNC programming experience and/or training.
• Must be available for all shifts and able to work overtime and weekends.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Ability to setup, program, and operate CNC machines.
• Ability to create CAD models and drawings for CAM software.

Additional Information

• 1st shift hours: M-F 7am-3pm; 2nd shift hours: M-F 3pm-11pm.
• Training is during 1st shift.
• New Hire Starting Rate: $28.68 per hour; After 6 months: $31.86 per hour.
• Hourly shift premium of $1.00 per hour for off shifts.