WAX OPERATOR B

Howmet Aerospace Inc.; Wichita Falls (TX); On-site; USD 60,919,000 - 73,985,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with up

Employer contribution to Retirement

Medical/Prescription Drug/Dental/Vison

Job summary

Howmet Aerospace Inc. in Wichita Falls, TX is seeking a Wax B Operator for a demanding 12-hour rotating night shift. The role involves pattern inspection, sub-assembly, molding, sealing, and alignment to engineering specs.

Trainees must complete written and practical assessments after skills training. Pay begins at $21.26 per hour and increases to $25.82 per hour at 9 months. Benefits include paid vacation, holidays, 401(k) with company match, health coverage, and life insurance.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Authorized to work in the United States.
• Export-controlled data restrictions apply to employment offers.

Responsibilities

• Inspect patterns and decide to accept, repair or scrap per instructions.
• Set up dimensional gauges and inspect cores and wax patterns to tolerances.
• Operate pinner/robot and assist with mold assembly as required.
• Follow EHS, quality, and site policies; maintain tools and supplies.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Read/interpret PC and AI

Team player

Quality consciousness

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Gauging fixtures

Engraving machine

Job description

Job Info

• Job Identification 118178


• Job Category Operations


• Posting Date 06/23/2026, 09:58 PM


• Locations PO Box 1616, 6200 Central Frwy, Wichita Falls, TX, 76307-1616, 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 Aerospace’s Wichita Falls, TX facility has an opening for Wax B Operator.

Wax Cell Operators B’s are responsible for the following skills: pattern inspection, pattern sub-assembly, mold assembly, including gating into finished molds, pinner/robot, engraving. Trainees must successfully complete written and practical assessment of skills/knowledge at end of skills training.

MUST BE ABLE TO WORK 12 HOUR ROTATING NIGHT SHIFTS, 6:48 P.M TO 6:48 A.M. (2 on 2 off, 3 on 2 off, 2 on 3 off)

Pay rate begins at $21.26 and tops out at $25.82 at 9 months.

All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment background check and drug screen.

Along with your pay, our company provides you with a comprehensive package of benefits that is competitive with other leading companies.

Some of our benefits include:

• Paid vacation each year, based on length of service


• paid holidays


• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match of up to 6% of your pre-tax contributions


• Employer contribution to your Retirement Savings Plan account each pay period


• Medical/Prescription Drug/Dental/Vision benefits offered upon hire


• Employee Life Insurance, and a Employee Assistant Program

Essential Functions

• Basic Computer Skills


• Must be able to read and interpret Product Criteria (PC) and Activity Instructions (AI).


• Must be able to function as a member of a team and be able to work under general supervision.


• Must be able to maintain expected quality levels.


• Comply with all site required policies and procedures including but not limited to: EHS, Quality, Code of Conduct and the Wichita Falls Employee Handbook.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. 1. Performs inspection of all patterns and decides to accept, repair or scrap the part per documented instructions.


2. 2. Follows established protocol for notification of potential deviations or scrap trends.


3. 3. Performs set-up of dimensional gauges.


4. 4. Dimensionally inspects cores and wax patterns using supplied gauging to specified tolerances.


5. 5. Utilizes the necessary fixturing or gauges to assure dimensional conformance of the pattern/mold to specified tolerances.


6. 6. Prepares sprues as required and locates ceramic bracing per engineering specifications.


7. 7. Attaches the pattern to the gating and seals per the specified method.


8. 8. Performs seal operations as specified.


9. 9. Performs dip seal operations as specified ensuring that the gates are sealed on the mold but are not over dipped.


10. 10. Performs sub-assembly of multiple airfoil patterns.


11. 10. Responsible for the quality of the entire mold assembly


12. 11. Torch sprues, seal and pour cup. Add bracing as required per engineering specifications.


13. 12. Sets up equipment as required to perform specific activities


14. Performs all operations associated with pinner/robot.


15. 13. Must pay close attention to detail.


16. 14. Maintains necessary supplies for the area to maximize productivity.


17. 15. Performs other duties as required.


18. 16. Complies with all EHS rules related to the work environment.


19. 17. Works OT as needed.


20. 18. Follows 5S rules and procedures.


21. 19. Utilize help chain when needed. (Human Performance, BOLO)

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND SAFETY RESPONSIBILITES:

• Comply with all department, facility, corporate and regulatory EHS regulations


• Wear all required personal protective equipment (PPE). Requires wearing safety glasses, gloves and Metatarsal shoes.


• Report all job-related illness and injuries (Per Employee Handbook).


• Report all safety, health and environmental concerns to your supervisor in a timely manner.


• Attend all EHS training.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/EQUIPMENT USED

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Employee is required to execute the following:

• Reaching near, far and overhead.


• Pushing pulling, twisting and handling.


• Be able to lift from floor-to-waist, waist-to-chest and chest-to-overhead


• Be able to finger press, use a keyboard, mouse and tolerate hand/arm vibration


• Gripping and Pinching


• Carry items with two hands.


• Carry items with one hand.


• Work requires moderate physical effort including prolonged standing.


• Squatting/crouching/bending when retrieving stored items from lower shelves, moving equipment and product inspections.


• lifting >5 Lbs.


• Must pass Jaeger I eye exam.

Equipment Used:

• Hot Plates


• Hand tools


• Engraving Machine


• X-Ray Unit


• Gauging Fixtures


• Works in air-conditioned area.


• Slight exposure to chemicals, fumes, oil, dust, noise and heat or cold

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Vision

Qualifications

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution.


• 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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

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 .

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