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Tool Maker

$32 - $42 per hour

Howmet Aerospace

Responsibilities

Salary: $32-42/hour + Shift Differential and eligibility for annual bonuses
2nd Shift

Key Responsibilities:

' Operates all departmental machine tools and provides machine shop service, expertise, and capability to the entire manufacturing operation.'

' Constructs, alters, or repairs a wide variety of standard and non-standard developmental and experimental tools, dies, jigs, fixtures, gauges, etc. to close tolerances and exacting set ups.

' Produces most production dies for cold heading machines.

' Independently performs the job of Tool Maker in its entirety, operating all of the following typical department, machines and any specialty machines as assigned: Lathes, Surface Grinder, Honing Machine, Hydraulic Press

' Obtain instructions, sketches, drawings, etc. from leadperson /foreman.

' Obtains raw material from department stock.

' Sets up any department machine as needed to produce the work as directed, very exactly and must hold very close tolerance.

' Replaces or re-sharpens cutting tools as required.

' Maintains machine and workplace area in a neat and orderly condition on a daily basis, and performs a general machine and work area cleanup once a week.

' Keeps machine free of chips.

Makes out time, production, and quality reports as required.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:
  • High school diploma or GED.
At least 5-10 years of related experience working as a tool maker with Carbide

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 Follow: LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Howmet is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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