Toolmaker & CNC Programmer — On-Site

Howmet Aerospace Inc.; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Howmet Aerospace Inc. is seeking a Tool Maker in Hampton, VA to lay out stock, set up machine tools, and fabricate dies, molds, and fixtures for wax injection tooling and precision parts. You will read blueprints, select materials, and ensure tight tolerances on complex components.

Responsibilities include operating lathes, mills, grinders, and performing quality checks. Requires five years of toolmaking and CNC programming experience; must be available for all shifts and overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Resume and two professional references required.
• Minimum high school diploma or GED.
• Minimum five years of toolmaker and CNC programming experience and/or training.
• Must be available for all shifts; overtime/weekends as needed.
• US work authorization; visa sponsorship not available.

Responsibilities

• Read and follow work instructions precisely.
• Set up and operate machine tools to fabricate parts.
• Machine parts to specifications and verify conformance.
• Measure and document dimensions and tolerances.
• Assemble tools, dies, and fixtures as required.

Skills

CNC programming

Reading specs

Mathematics

Problem solving

CAD modeling

CAM software

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CNC Machines

CAM software

CAD software

Job description

Howmet Aerospace Inc. is seeking a Tool Maker in Hampton, VA to lay out stock, set up machine tools, and fabricate dies, molds, and fixtures for wax injection tooling and precision parts. You will read blueprints, select materials, and ensure tight tolerances on complex components.

Responsibilities include operating lathes, mills, grinders, and performing quality checks. Requires five years of toolmaking and CNC programming experience; must be available for all shifts and overtime as needed.