This opening is with Howmet Aerospace – a world leader in investment casting of superalloys, aluminum and titanium primarily for jet aircraft and industrial gas turbine markets. For more information about Howmet Aerospace, visit us online at
Howmet has challenging opportunities for individuals who are excited to engage with us in growing our business. Join us where you will be part of a dedicated team to manufacture high tech products, safely, accurately and efficiently, you will perform a variety of hands-on operations in accordance with standardized processes within customer specifications.
Howmet is currently looking for a Mold Prep Operator to join our Hampton Structural Castings (HSC) group in Hampton, Virginia. The available shift hours are 1st shift, M-F 6am-2pm. Training is 1st shift, M-F 6am-2pm.
New Hire Starting Rate: $ p/hr.; After 6 months: $ p/hr.
This position will receive an hourly “shift premium” of $ p/hr. while assigned to an off shift.
Job Summary: The Mold Prep Operator will inspect, disposition, clean, repair, plug, and wrap molds in preparation for casting.
Essential Functions & Job Responsibilities:
- Remove molds from dewax line and place on skids using straps and hoists.
- Inspect molds and identify defects.
- Disposition molds for continued processing or hold.
- Clean, plug and repair molds.
- Cut wrap and wrap molds.
- Attach pour cups and crucibles.
- Setup molds on casting trays.
- Final inspect and logout molds.
- Determine order of work based on work rules and priority lists.
- Ability to read and follow the information on work instructions.
- Record data either manually or by computer as required.
- Retrieve and put away materials, tools, and supplies and cleanup work area.
- Fill out maintenance work orders.
- Take photographs and develop work instructions.
- Performs other duties as assigned.