Turbine Casting Tech – Precision Furnace Operator

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

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