Level 2 Wax Inspector, 2nd Shift

Howmet Aerospace; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Full time

Job summary

Howmet Aerospace has an opening for a Wax Visual Inspector II in our Patterns Business Center at the Engines Products - Cleveland Operations Tempcraft facility in Cleveland, OH. The role ensures customer requirements are met for the Aerospace Industry prior to shipping and operates on the 2nd shift (2 p.m.

– 10:30 p.m.). Responsibilities include reading work instructions, marking defects, recording data, repairing defects, and providing feedback to improve assembly quality while adhering to EHS

Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED or equivalent with 5 years of visual inspection or finishing experience.
• Must successfully complete Level II classroom training and pass a proficiency test in generic and wax-specific inspection.
• Able to pass an annual eye exam per Jaeger.

Responsibilities

• Read and understand information on work instructions.
• Mark up assemblies to identify defects.
• Record data manually or by computer as required.
• Repair minor defects on assemblies.
• Provide feedback on assembly quality to wax department.
• Ensure safe work practices and that all EHS policies are followed.
• Inspect assemblies for conformance to Product Criteria and Assembly Releases and workmanship.
• Mark assemblies up for rework and communicate defects to cell leaders.
• Return assemblies for rework or repair defects as required.
• Travel between NHVS (Mentor) and Tempcraft (Cleveland) as needed.
• Other duties as assigned by Team Lead or supervisor.

Skills

Visual inspection

Attention to detail

Reading instructions

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Responsibilities

Job Summary

Howmet Aerospace has an opening for a Wax Visual Inspector II in our Patterns Business Center at our Engines Products - Cleveland Operations Tempcraft facility located at 3960 S. Marginal Rd., Cleveland, OH. This position is responsible for ensuring that customer requirements are met for the Aerospace Industry prior to shipping.

This is a 2nd shift position, Monday through Friday, from 2 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.

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.

• Read and understand information on work instructions.
• Mark up assemblies to identify defects.
• Record data manually or by computer as required.
• Repair minor defects on assemblies.
• Provide feedback to wax department on assembly quality.
• Ensure safe work practices and that all EHS policies and requirements are followed.
• Read and follow information on Product Criteria and Assembly Releases.
• Be thoroughly familiar with department activity instructions.
• Inspect completed assemblies for conformance to Product Criteria and Assembly Releases and for workmanship in compliance with department Activity Instructions.
• Mark assemblies up for rework. Defects identified will be recorded by type and communicated back to the cell leaders.
• Return the assembly for rework by wax cell operators or repair the assembly defects, based on the job.
• Travel between NHVS (Mentor) and Tempcraft (Cleveland) as needed.
• Other duties as assigned by Team Lead and/or supervisor.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• High School diploma, GED or equivalent with 5 years of visual inspection or finishing experience
• Must successfully complete all Level II classroom training and pass a proficiency test administered by Level III in both generic inspection and wax-specific inspection
• Able to pass an annual eye exam per Jaeger

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous Wax Finishing experience

Hourly Range: $20-30/hour approximation (actual compensation is subject to variation due to factors such as education, experience, skillset, and/or location).

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 Howmet Aerospace Inc. and our sustainability initiatives, review the 2025 Environmental Social and Governance report at 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.