IGT DS Casting Tech

Howmet Aerospace Inc.; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Howmet Aerospace Inc. in Hampton, Virginia, is seeking DS Casting Techs to join our Industrial Gas Turbine group. The role operates casting furnaces, coordinates alloys and weights, records process data, and follows production schedules.

Off-shift work pays an hourly premium and requires a high school diploma or GED plus 2 years of related manufacturing experience. Applicants must be willing to work all shifts, overtime, and weekends as needed and be legally authorized to work in the United

Qualifications

• Resume and two professional references required for review.
• Minimum high school diploma or GED.
• At least 2 years of continuous related manufacturing experience or training.
• Problem solving and mechanical aptitude abilities.
• Availability for all shifts; overtime and weekends may be required.
• Authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship not available.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain casting furnaces.
• Coordinate job numbers with correct alloy, weight, and temperature per PMS.
• Ensure charges identified and matched to numbers and lot routers.
• Transport ingots to the work unit using a hoist and load into boxes/charge boxes.
• Handle molds from pre-heat to casting furnace; monitor gauges and pour speed.
• Determine proper pump down time to prescribed vacuum levels; monitor temperatures.
• Replace crucibles and pack crucibles using grog per best practices.
• Record unit temperatures and signal when to remove molds from preheat.
• Clean and remove metal from splash guards and furnace; comply with attendance policies and overtime.

Skills

Problem solving

Mechanical aptitude

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

• Locations One Howmet Drive, Hampton, VA, 23661, US (On-site)
• Job Schedule Full time
• Remote Work Schedule Availability? None
• Export-Controlled Data 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

Responsibilities

This opening is with Howmet Aerospace – a world leader in investment casting of superalloys, aluminum and titanium primarily for jet aircraft and industrial gas turbine markets. For more information about Howmet Aerospace, visit us online atwww.howmet.com .

Howmet is currently looking for a DS Casting Tech(s) to join our Industrial Gas Turbine (IGT) group in Hampton, Virginia.

This position will receive an hourly “shift premium” of $1.00 p/hr. while assigned to an off shift.

Job Summary: The DS Casting Tech operates casting furnaces within allowable guidelines, schedules work by coordinating job and correct alloy, records and monitors all furnace melting process information, and follows schedules and completes work as required.

Essential Functions & Job Responsibilities:

• Operators and maintains casting furnaces.
• Coordinates job numbers with correct alloy, weight, and temperature per PMS.
• Ensures that charges are properly identified and corresponded to appropriate numbers and lot routers.
• Transports ingots of alloy to work unit utilizing hoist to lift to specific areas and load into chamber box/charge box.
• Handles molds from pre-heat furnace to casting furnace.
• Monitors gauges to assure correct settings, accurate pour speed and appropriate crucible size for melting process.
• Determines accurate pump down time to prescribed vacuum levels.
• Replaces crucibles/packs crucibles using grog according to best practices.
• Records temperature at unit and signals team operators to remove mold from preheat.
• Cleans and removes all metal from splash guards, crucible blocks, and furnace.
• Must comply with all company attendance policies and guidelines; this includes, but not limited to, regular attendance and assigned overtime.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• An application must include a resume and two professional references for review and consideration.
• This position requires a minimum of a high school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Applicants must have at least 2 years of continuous related manufacturing experience or training. Recent high school or college graduates without prior work experience must provide a letter of recommendation.
• Problem solving and mechanical aptitude and abilities.
• Availability for all shifts is necessary. The ability to work overtime and weekends is required as schedules may vary based on operational needs; flexibility is essential.
• 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.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A basic understanding of industrial and mechanical drawings.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed by uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

About Us

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.

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.