Aerospace Production Generalist — On‑Site Shifts

Howmet Aerospace Inc.; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Howmet Aerospace Inc. is hiring several Production Generalist positions at our Hampton, VA plant. These hourly roles support various manufacturing operations, performing tasks from following instructions to mold preparation and casting support.

Starting wages range from $21.07 to $22.24 per hour, with a $1.00 per hour shift premium on off shifts. We expect flexibility to work all shifts and overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Requires a minimum of a high school diploma or GED.
• Availability for all shifts, including 2nd, 3rd, and weekend shifts, is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Read and follow printed and computer-based work instructions.
• Lift with a mechanical lifting device.
• Record data either manually or by computer as required.
• Build ceramic molds around completed wax assemblies and remove wax once complete.
• Inspect, disposition, clean, repair, plug and wrap molds in preparation for Casting.
• Transport and set-up molds for preheat and casting furnaces.
• Remove scale and core material per customer specifications.
• Inspect wax patterns or metal castings for dimensional conformance to specifications using CMM/UT/3D scanning and handheld gauges.
• Remove excess metal or other material per customer specifications.
• Blend welds or prepare castings for welding; operate blast cabinets and related tools.
• Cut and weigh alloy ingots for casting.
• Visually inspect castings.
• Move parts and materials throughout the shop.
• Sweep, mop, paint, wax, and perform other shop floor cleaning duties.
• Teamwork with management, engineering, and other departments; participate in continuous improvement initiatives.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Howmet Aerospace Inc. is hiring several Production Generalist positions at our Hampton, VA plant. These hourly roles support various manufacturing operations, performing tasks from following instructions to mold preparation and casting support.

Starting wages range from $21.07 to $22.24 per hour, with a $1.00 per hour shift premium on off shifts. We expect flexibility to work all shifts and overtime as needed.