EQ Casting Tech - On-Site, All Shifts (Metal Casting)

Howmet Aerospace Inc.; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift premium

Job summary

Howmet Aerospace Inc. in Hampton, VA is seeking an EQ Casting Tech to operate casting furnaces within defined guidelines, coordinate alloys and temperatures, and ensure proper charge identification. The role involves hands-on furnace work across shifts, with overtime as needed.

The position emphasizes accurate record-keeping, adherence to procedures, and teamwork within the Industrial Gas Turbine group. Equal opportunity employer committed to safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or GED.
• Minimum 2 years of continuous related manufacturing experience or training.
• Problem solving and mechanical aptitude required.
• Ability to work all shifts (2nd, 3rd, weekends) with overtime as needed.
• Authorized to work in the United States; no visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain casting furnaces.
• Coordinate job numbers with correct alloy, weight, and temperature per PMS.
• Ensure charges are identified and matched to numbers and lot routers.
• Transport ingots to the work unit using a hoist and load into chamber/charge box.
• Handle molds from pre-heat furnace to casting furnace.
• Monitor gauges for correct settings, pour speed and crucible size.
• Determine pump-down time to prescribed vacuum levels.
• Replace crucibles and pack using grog per best practices.
• Record temperatures and signal removal of molds from preheat.
• Clean splash guards, crucible blocks, and furnace; comply with attendance policies.

Skills

Problem solving

Mechanical aptitude

Shift flexibility

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Howmet Aerospace Inc. in Hampton, VA is seeking an EQ Casting Tech to operate casting furnaces within defined guidelines, coordinate alloys and temperatures, and ensure proper charge identification. The role involves hands-on furnace work across shifts, with overtime as needed.

The position emphasizes accurate record-keeping, adherence to procedures, and teamwork within the Industrial Gas Turbine group. Equal opportunity employer committed to safety and quality.