Tool & Mold Maker A - 2nd shift

Howmet Aerospace; Dover (NJ); On-site; USD 49,538 - 53,354; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision insurance

401K matching

Performance Pay Bonus

Paid Time Off

EAP Program (free local gym membership)

Job summary

Howmet Aerospace is looking for a Tool & Mold Maker A to join our Dover Casting group in Dover, New Jersey. This full-time role requires the ability to develop, build, modify, and repair wax injection molds and fixtures with an hourly rate starting at $35.96. The position offers a competitive benefits package, including health insurance, 401K matching, and performance pay bonuses. Applicants should have a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience and be legally authorized to work in the US.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of work experience as a toolmaker.
• Ability to apply college-level math for design.
• Understanding of tolerances and familiarity with ANSI standards.

Responsibilities

• Plans, fabricates, and constructs tooling for various operations.
• Interprets casting blueprints and part dimensions.
• Generates CNC cutter paths for various tools.

Skills

Good communication skills

Ability to perform improvements on existing molds

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Precision machine shop equipment

EDM

Optical comparator

Job description

• Locations 9 Roy Street, Dover, NJ, 07801-4308, 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

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. Howmet Dover Casting is a world-class supplier of complex, investment-cast turbine airfoils and other components for the aircraft engine and industrial gas turbine industries. Howmet Dover Alloy is a world-class supplier of vacuum and air-melted nickel- and cobalt-based superalloys to aerospace, gas turbine, medical and other high-technology industrial markets.

Howmet Aerospace is currently looking an Tool & Mold Maker A to join our Dover Casting group in Dover, New Jersey.

The work hours for thisAfternoon shift are Monday - Friday 230PM-11PM

Training will occur on Day Shift (Monday - Friday 6:00 - 2:30p) for several months.

New Hire Starting Hourly Rate: $35.96 ; After 12 Months: $38.73

This position will receive an hourly "shift premium" while assigned to an off-shift.

We are proud to offer a competitive benefits package, including comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision insurance coverage, matching 401K, Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, Performance Pay Bonus, Paid Time Off, Wellness Programs, EAP Program (free local gym membership) as well as other discounted benefits

JOB SUMMARY

Develops, builds, modifies and repairs wax injection molds, fixtures and gauges used in the manufacturing and support processes.

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Expected to assist in the implementation of Howmet Aerospace’s EHS value and policy statement and its accompanying principles;
• Comply with all department, facility, Corporate and Regulatory EH&S regulations.
• Wear all required personal protective equipment;
• Report all job-related illness and injuries. (Per employee handbook);
• Report all Safety, Health & Environmental concerns to your supervisor in a timely manner;
• Attend all EH&S training.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Job Functions

• Plans, fabricates and constructs tooling such as wax injection molds, casting part holding fixtures and gauges that are used in wax injection, cutting, waterjet, grinding, CMM and other various pre and post cast operations from ferrous or non-ferrous metals and materials utilizing various types of precision machine shop equipment and hand tools with little or no supervision.
• Interprets casting blueprints, castings and various part dimensions to allow for proper construction of tooling, fixtures and gauges.
• Plans and carries out the repair or modifications of molds and tooling including the most delicate and complex.
• Performs all set‑ups of machine shop equipment and molds utilizing their knowledge of machine shop practices and procedures
• Ability to disassemble and repair re‑assemble wax injection molds that are very complex
• Generates Vertical Machining Center CNC cutter paths for various tools to design intent.
• Estimates construction and repair time for various tooling work
• Completes the tool build to the design intent.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Qualifications

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• 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
• A minimum of 5 years of work experience as a toolmaker.
• High School diploma or GED from an accredited institution;
• No relocation benefit is offered for this position. Candidates residing within a 50 miles radius of Dover NJ will only be considered.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Good communication skills, written and oral.
• Ability to perform improvement/modifications on existing molds, dies, gages, etc.
• Ability to apply College level math for design, including: Trig, Geometry, Compound Angles, and Hard-Point compensation allowance, etc.
• Understanding of tolerances, GD&T and familiarity with ANSI standards.

EXPERIENCE

• A minimum of 5 years of work experience as a toolmaker.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/EQUIPMENT USED

• Equipment used includes all types of precision machine shop equipment, including EDM and optical comparator.
• Working conditions involve a manufacturing environment, frequent standing and sitting as well as lifting, pulling and pushing up to 25 pounds.

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.