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Wax Finishing Lead, 2nd Shift

Howmet Aerospace
Cleveland, OH Full Time
POSTED ON 8/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/1/2026

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Summary

Howmet Aerospace has an immediate opening for a Wax Finishing Team Lead in our Patterns Business Center at our Engines Products - Cleveland Operations Tempcraft facility located at 3960 S. Marginal Rd. in Cleveland. This position is responsible for the ensuring the flow of work through a production area and making sure that quality parts are being produced in the quantities specified in the schedule. The Wax Finishing Team Lead role is a hand-on out on the manufacturing floor working with the operators to train them on the proper and safe procedures for using equipment, inspection of parts and ensuring adherence to defined processes. The Wax Finishing Team Lead is responsible for identifying and documenting problems and where possible, solves any quick production problems to restore the flow path in the moment.

This is a 2nd Shift position Monday through Friday from 2:00 pm – 10:30 pm.

Howmet Engines is a world-class producer of aero engine and industrial gas turbine components, including airfoils, rings, disks and forgings. We excel in vacuum melted superalloys, machining, performance coatings and hot isostatic pressing for high performance parts that enable the next generation of quieter, more fuel-efficient aero engines and cleaner power generation.

Job Responsibilities

  • Oversee activities on a shift to ensure standard processes are being followed and quality parts are being produced in accordance with the schedule.
  • Managing resources accordingly to achieve the schedule.
  • Shopfloor presence with focus on providing in-the-moment training and feedback related to safety, quality and productivity.
  • Availability for overtime and weekend support.
  • Back-up shift trainer.
  • Ensure efficient shift start-up and shutdown.
  • Ensure safe work practices and that all EHS policies and requirements are being followed.
  • Be thoroughly familiar with department activity instructions.
  • Other duties as assigned by supervisor.


Job Specifications

Basic Qualifications:

  • Proficient in English language
  • High School diploma, GED or equivalent of 5 years of inspection experience
  • Able to pass an annual eye exam per Jaeger.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Wax Finishing experience
  • Bi-lingual language (English and Spanish)
  • Previous experience as a trainer, lead person or supervisor
  • Experience working with Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, etc.)

Hourly Range: $22-28 hourly approximation (actual compensation is subject to variation due to factors such as education, experience, skillset, and/or location).

Company Description

Howmet Aerospace, headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. The Company’s primary businesses focus on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems and titanium structural parts necessary for mission-critical performance and efficiency in aerospace and defense applications, as well as forged wheels for commercial transportation. Howmet Aerospace is transforming the next phase of more fuel-efficient, quieter aerospace engines and sustainable ground transportation. For more information, visit www.howmet.com/joinus

Salary : $22 - $28

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