WAX OPERATOR B

Howmet - Wichita Falls, TX

Full-time

Remote - Wichita Falls, TX

Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Wax Operator B position at Howmet involves working in a manufacturing environment focused on the production of aerospace engine components. The role requires performing various tasks related to pattern inspection, mold assembly, and ensuring quality control under general supervision. Operators must be able to work 12-hour rotating night shifts and comply with safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Performs inspection of all patterns and decides to accept, repair or scrap the part per documented instructions.
• Follows established protocol for notification of potential deviations or scrap trends.
• Performs set-up of dimensional gauges.
• Dimensionally inspects cores and wax patterns using supplied gauging to specified tolerances.
• Utilizes the necessary fixturing or gauges to assure dimensional conformance of the pattern/mold to specified tolerances.
• Prepares sprues as required and locates ceramic bracing per engineering specifications.
• Attaches the pattern to the gating and seals per the specified method.
• Performs seal operations as specified.
• Performs dip seal operations as specified ensuring that the gates are sealed on the mold but are not over dipped.
• Performs sub-assembly of multiple airfoil patterns.
• Responsible for the quality of the entire mold assembly.
• Torch sprues, seal and pour cup. Add bracing as required per engineering specifications.
• Sets up equipment as required to perform specific activities.
• Performs all operations associated with pinner/robot.
• Must pay close attention to detail.
• Maintains necessary supplies for the area to maximize productivity.
• Performs other duties as required.
• Complies with all EHS rules related to the work environment.
• Works OT as needed.
• Follows 5S rules and procedures.
• Utilize help chain when needed.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to read and interpret Product Criteria (PC) and Activity Instructions (AI).
• Ability to function as a member of a team and work under general supervision.
• Ability to maintain expected quality levels.

Nice-to-haves

• Basic computer skills.