Wax Die Maintenance Tech — CNC & Mold Specialist

Howmet Aerospace Inc.; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Howmet Aerospace Inc. in Hampton, VA is seeking a wax die maintenance technician to analyze specifications, lay out stock, set up and operate machine tools, and assemble parts for wax dies and molds. Flexibility to work second/third shifts and weekends is required.

Anticipated pay range is $70K–$80K per year, with rates determined by experience and certifications. The role involves reading work instructions, data recording, measuring, and performing precise machining with CNC tools and CAM/CAD

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or GED.
• Minimum 5 years of toolmaker, CNC programming, and injection die/mold maintenance experience.
• US work authorization; no visa sponsorship available.
• Export-controlled data access requirements apply.

Responsibilities

• Read and follow work instructions precisely.
• Record data manually or via computer as required.
• Inspect, troubleshoot, and service injection dies and molds.
• Study blueprints and specs to determine materials and machines.
• Compute dimensions and determine assembly methods.
• Set up and operate CNC machines and verify part conformity.
• Position parts and assemble into final assemblies and mechanisms.
• Heat-treat tools or parts as required.
• Identify design improvements for tooling and fixtures.

Skills

CNC programming

Machine setup

Blueprint reading

Problem solving

Precision measurement

CAM software use

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CNC machines

CAD CAM software

Surface/engine lathe/milling tools

Job description

Howmet Aerospace Inc. in Hampton, VA is seeking a wax die maintenance technician to analyze specifications, lay out stock, set up and operate machine tools, and assemble parts for wax dies and molds. Flexibility to work second/third shifts and weekends is required.

Anticipated pay range is $70K–$80K per year, with rates determined by experience and certifications. The role involves reading work instructions, data recording, measuring, and performing precise machining with CNC tools and CAM/CAD