What are the responsibilities and job description for the Wax Finisher, 3rd Shift position at Howmet?
- Job Identification 117041
- Job Category Operations
- Posting Date 04/06/2026, 01:55 PM
- Locations 3960 South Marginal Road, Cleveland, OH, 44114-5096, 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
Job Description:
Under the supervision of the Production Area Lead, the Wax Finisher position is accountable for:
- Responsible for the final finishing of wax and wax/plastic patterns. Three main areas of responsibility accomplish this: removing flash; repair defects; and smooth blends
- Repair defects in pattern assemblies without changing either the contour or the shape of the pattern by using wax as the filling material
- Dressing of pour cups
- Attach finished pattern to tree and attach pour cup to pattern gating
- If performing gating work, assembly of plastic or wax cross arms and vent plugs must be completed
- Reporting by data entry of finished piece into computer inventory system
- Preparation of cores (if working on IGT patterns)
- Blue sealing if working on plastic/wax patterns
Organization Location: 3960 S Marginal Rd, Cleveland, OH 44114
Shift Schedule: 9pm - 5:30am, All shifts are Sunday - Thursday
Salary: $20 /hr.
Basic Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.) from an accredited institution (Required)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Ability to lift 40 pounds
- Ability to effectively work AND communicate as part of a cell team
While not exposed to hazardous materials, this position requires wearing PPE (personal protection equipment). Following all basic safety precautions will reduce risk of potential injury. This position requires anywhere from light to moderate physical activity, such as walking, sitting, and standing for extended periods of time, as well as some lifting.
Benefits:
- Competitive wages
- Flexibility with shift starting time
- Clean, air-conditioned work facility (even on factory floor)
- 401k savings plan includes 3% of your eligible compensation, and a match of your deferred pre-tax savings dollar-for-dollar up to 6% of your base pay
- Tobacco-Free Credit
- Medical, Dental, Disability, Vision, and Life Insurance available
- Vacation Eligibility
Howmet Aerospace's Mission and Values:
Everyone, Everyday, Everywhere... We win when our customers win; we innovate, deliver, and operate as world class. We excel as high-performance teams safely, with respect and integrity.
Howmet Aerospace holds a leading, global position in commercial transportation and military defense aircraft markets. Working in close partnership with our customers, we solve complex engineering challenges to transform the way we fly, drive, and power. Through the ingenuity of our people and cutting-edge advanced manufacturing techniques, we deliver these high-quality products at an efficient rate that ensure customer success, shareholder value, and strive to improve the fuel economy. Howmet Aerospace is where your career takes flight!
Howmet Aerospace - Tempcraft is a key internal supplier to Howmet Engine Systems (HES) through two Business Centers:
- Patterns Business Center (Wax Patterns, Molds, and Plastic Airfoils)
- Tooling Business Center (Wax, Plastic and Ceramic Injection Core Tooling, Fixtures, and Gauges)
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